Counselor
Resume:
JAMES M. RAGLAND
* **** Fairfield Estates Drive * Lithonia, Georgia
**************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE Seeking employment within an organization which will allow
me the
opportunity to utilize my skills and training.
EDUCATION Correctional Counseling Inc., Conyers, Georgia
1998
Certificate of Completion (32 hours) Moral Reconation
Therapy
Certificate of Completion (32 hours) Domestic Violence
Treatment
Certified Family Violence
Intervention Prevention Facilitator (FVIP)
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
1989
Graduate Courses
South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South
Carolina 1980
Master of Education Degree in Guidance and Counselor
Education
South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South
Carolina 1974
Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education
EXPERIENCE Alliance Correctional Services, Conyers, GA
Feb. 2007 - Present
Tangu Counseling and Treatment
Services, Atlanta, GA July 2008 - Present
Georgia Intervention Network,
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Intervention Network,
Atlanta, GA Sep. 2006 - Present
Neighbor To Family, Atlanta, GA
Sep. 2006 - June 2011
Judicial Correction Services,
Inc, Atlanta, GA Feb. 2005 - Present
Believers of Change, Inc.,
Lithonia, GA Aug. 1999 - Present
Fulton County Human Services,
Office of Workforce Development, Atlanta, GA Sep.
2000 - Sep. 2006
Dekalb Technical Institute, Clarkston, GA
Oct. 1998 - June 2003
BI/CCS, Maximus, Conyers, GA
Aug. 1995 - June 2003
Center of Industry & Tech., Inc., Atlanta, GA
Sep. 1993 - Aug. 2000
Jefferson Place Transitional House, Atlanta, GA
Sep. 1993 - Sep. 1998
Case Management
Follow all confidentiality laws related to client
information; maintain client charts systematically and
maintain after-care files; assist intervention/ drug screen
clients on as needed basis; conduct client intakes on as
needed basis; interview individuals to assess social,
educational, and emotional capabilities and assist clients
with work plans in relations to compatibility; assist
clients with career development through job search
strategies and select training program resources
appropriate to client goals, levels of development, needs,
capacities, and interests; assist individuals through group
and individual experiences to develop attitudes and social
skills for improved career responsibilities; review service
plan and perform follow-up to determine quantity and
quality of service provided to clients and status of cases;
compile records and prepare weekly case reviews; discharge
/terminate clients and place progress notes in charts on
weekly basis; demonstrate high level of commitment, loyalty
and dedication to perform job responsibilities.
Counseling/Facilitation
Evaluate needs of clients in educational and treatment
setting; facilitate educational sessions on as need
basis and chart progress notes; select methods and
curriculum best suited to implement educational programs
for specific audiences; incorporate recovery dynamics and
relapse prevention in curriculum;
create environment conducive to clients attaining maximum
achievements;
provide individual and group guidance services relative to
clients' education and needs; suggest and present ideals or
corrective actions to assist clients in making better
adjustments and planning intelligent life goals; counsel
individuals or groups regarding psychological or emotional
problems, such as stress, anger management, domestic
violence, conflict resolution, self-esteem, substance
abuse, character development, family situation, using
evaluative techniques and implement therapeutic treatment
plans in educational and therapeutic setting; interview
clients to obtain relative information; select and
administer various assessments, personality inventories,
and educational tests; conduct relaxation exercises and
peer counseling groups; refer clients to supportive
services to supplement treatment and counseling.
J. Ragland
Resume p2
HONORS &
ACHIEVEMENTS Dekalb County and GWOA Wrestling Official of the Year
1990 - 1991
Wrestling Coach of the Year 1976,
1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
MEAC Conference Champions 1980, 1981,
1982, 1983
ORGANIZATIONS &
AFFILIATIONS Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Georgia Wrestling Officials Association
National Wrestling Officials Association
Wrestling Officials 23 years
REFERENCES Furnished upon request.
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