Mental Health Support Worker

Dana L. Smith

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Objective: To work in an environment that allows my education, work history, and creativity to be utilized while providing services to individuals and families.

Education

5/2010-present Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia

• Pursuing a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (Licensure)

• Anticipated graduation May 2016

8/2008 – 5/2010 Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia

• Master of Arts in Human Services specializing in Executive Leadership

• 3.18 GPA

8/2003-5/2007 Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk, Virginia

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice

• Black Student Union, President

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Treasurer and Standards Chair

• Drivers, Vice-President

• Pan-Hellenic Council, Director of Greek Relations

• Honors Counsel Student Representative

• Recognized in 2007 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and

Colleges

Work Experience

Mental Health Skills Support Worker/Intensive In-Home Counselor/QMHP

12/2012-current Family and Youth Foundation

• Assist individuals with a mental health diagnosis develop independent living skills

• Provide interventions and coping strategies for adults with mental health disorders, social issues, and behavioral issues

• Provide interventions and coping strategies for youth with mental health diagnosis and

behavioral issues

• Create Individual Service Plans for individuals receiving services

• Work in the home of individuals receiving services

• Provide opportunities for individuals to be involved in the community

• Collaborate with family and community partners to provide effective services for

individuals receiving services

• Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and bi-annual reports of individuals progression

towards goals to invested parties

Visitation Worker

9/4/2012-3/26/2013 Community Solutions

• Oversaw visitation between foster children and their biological parents

• Developed treatment plans to help parents develop proper parenting skills

• Assisted parents with facilitating age-appropriate activities with children

• Presented visitation observations to attorneys, social workers, and judges

• Created monthly reports to be presented during meetings with Social Services

Regional Team Leader/ACCESS Advisor

8/1/2011-8/31/2012 ACCESS College Foundation

• Managed 4 staff members working in the Central Region school zone

• Provided insight and guidance to team members on ways to effectively meet goals

• Assisted the ACCESS Management Team with strategic planning and training for the

staff and organization

. Independently implemented a 9th and 10th grade Early Awareness Program in 5 Norfolk

High Schools

. Developed and coordinated events with local school staff

. Created partnerships with School Administration and School Counselors

•Provided services as an ACCESS Advisor at Granby High School for a Junior and Senior

class of over 1,000 students

ACCESS Advisor

8/2007-8/2011 ACCESS College Foundation

• Assisted high school students with college preparation

• Counseled students with goal-setting and areas concerning major decisions about their

future plans

• Worked closely with high school guidance counselors to ensure the needs of students

were met

• Provided college tour opportunities

• Assisted students with filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Provided financial aid counseling to families

• Conducted workshops in multiple settings and class presentations on Financial Aid and

College Preparation

• Worked closely with Admissions Counselors from colleges around the nation

• Assisted students with choosing the college that best meets their needs socially,

academically, and financially

Mental Health Support Counselor

6/2009-7/2011 Family Preservation Services

• Assisted clients with a mental health diagnosis develop independent living skills

• Created Individual Service Treatment Plans for clients receiving services

• Developed 60-day and 90-day Case Reviews

• Worked in the home of clients in jeopardy of being homeless

• Provided opportunities for clients to be involved in the community

Support Staff

4/2007-5/2009 Hope House Foundation

• Assisted individuals with intellectual-delays live an independent life

• Provided services such as assistance with cooking, cleaning, and grocery shopping

• Assisted individuals with socialization skills

• Provided support and encouragement when assisting residents in making healthy life

choices.

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