Counselor/Behavior Modification Specialist

CHEA D. HUDGINS-WHITE

**** ******** ***** ******, ********* 70058

504-***-**** ***********.*****@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position that exhibits a strong dedication to excellence and a total commitment to the empowerment and advancement of students in life and their careers

EDUCATION

Masters of Education in Counseling December 2012

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, Arkansas

Bachelors of Arts in Psychology May 2009

Grambling State University Grambling, Louisiana

Associates of Arts in English May 2009 Grambling State University Grambling, Louisiana

CAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCE

March 2014-Present

Department of Children and Family Services

Child Welfare Specialist II New Orleans, Louisiana

Makes contacts with families with allegations of abuse, neglect and/or maltreatment

Responds to allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions; determine findings; and enters information into ACESS and other systems

Responds to Hotline reports and determines immediate risk to child

Conducts child safety assessments

Opens, maintains and closes files related to families being served

Arranges for or provides transportation for client(s)

Schedules and gathers information for and participates in case staffing

Explains child protection to children and families

Explains rights and responsibilities to children and family members

Performs on-call duties

Reports indication of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment to Louisiana Abuse Hotline

Arranges for emergency placement for children at risk

Performs related work as required

August 2013-April 2014

Louisiana Support Services

Mental Health Professional New Orleans, Louisiana

Conduct individual and/or group counseling

Group Psychosocial Skills Training

Participate in quality improvement and staff training activities

Implementation of behavior management plan in the home, school, office, and/or other environment.

Provision of parent education training both, individually and in groups.

Ongoing assessment of clients’ needs.

Provision of Crisis Intervention Services to the client and/or family.

Provision of consultation and direction to school personnel and other support to the client (i.e. after school personnel, sport coaches, etc.)

Linking clients to needed services and advocating for clients as needed

Participation in clinical meetings, staff meetings, and staff trainings.

Responsible for development of ISRPs, implementing the treatment plan and monitoring the progress of each assigned client.

Conduct or participate in case reviews and/or case staffings as required.

Maintain up to date client records and complete all service logs in a legible, timely and accurate manner.

Responsible for reviewing all client records on caseload to include reading the assessment, ISRP, psychiatrist notes/evaluation and all other pertinent clinical information.

Responsible for ensuring the timely completion of all mental health rehabilitation forms and necessary documentation to include the assessment, ISRPs, reassessments, service logs and discharge notes

November 2012-April 2014

Family Services Unlimited, Inc.

MST Therapist New Orleans, Louisiana

Conduct MST assessments including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses

Develop an analysis of the fit of problem behaviors within the ecological context

Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement

Implement problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation and outcome review and strategy revision procedure using the MST analytical process

Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback

Demonstrate compliance with the 9 MST principals and the MST analytical process

Collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure their buy-in and cooperation throughout MST treatment

Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with MST principles and practices

Participate in all MST training, supervision and consultation activities

August 2012-January 2014

Renfro & Associates, LLC

Internship Student/Counseling Intern Kenner, Louisiana

Provide individual and group counseling relative to personal and social problems

Aid in the development and cultivation of social skills

Guide clients in implementing strategies for dealing with their problems

Consult with faculty and staff concerning student needs

Act as a liaison between client and community resources as needed

Plan, organize and lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation and social activities for clients

Meet with on-site supervisor and Title 1 resource teachers to exchange necessary information during the counseling process

Provide personal assistance, emotional support, or other personal care to clients

Handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts amongst students

Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources in relation to clients and behavior

Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintain them over time

Establish long-range objectives and specify the strategies and actions necessary to achieve them

March 2010-July 2012

Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility

Deputy Sheriff Little Rock, Arkansas

Conducted daily inspection and maintenance of housing units and facility to ensure proper security

Performed security and direct supervision duties within inmate housing units to maintain custody and control the activities of inmates; remains constantly alert for prisoner disruptions such as escape planning, fighting, thefts, suicide attempts, and other prohibited activity

Maintained logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records while maintaining a complete and accurate count of all inmates and their locations within the facility; conducts updated count of inmates and unit checks periodically throughout shift

Orientated inmates to housing units ensuring all inmates understand facility rules

Maintained schedules for inmates allowing exercise times, meals, showering, class attendance, medical visits, unit cleaning, laundry exchange, mail delivery, and visitation at appropriate times; documents inmates’ activities and movements within the facility

Inspected facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards; conducted surveillance, unit searches and shakedowns to locate and confiscate any fabricated weapons and contraband

Prepared written incident reports documenting rule violations, offenses, or unusual events; testifies at disciplinary hearings and in court as needed

Completed daily and weekly jail reports, inmate activity reports, incident reports, court lists, and correspondence with the courts; input information into computer system and testified if necessary

Responded to emergencies such as fights, hostage incidents, riots, and incidents involving aggressive and combative inmates; uses force in restraining inmates as needed

Provided security for medical staff during distribution of medicine and physical examinations

Received and searched incoming inmates; reviews admission forms for completeness and accuracy before booking inmates; completes paperwork for admittance and enters inmate information into computer; fingerprints and photographs inmates; transmits fingerprints to other law enforcement agencies

Performed required screenings, collection and inventory of property; ensures inmates are showered, dressed in issued clothing, and given unit supplies and identification badges

Offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations

Requisitioned and issued facility equipment and supplies

Monitored and evaluated the job performance of new deputies, and authorized advancement through the field training process

Transported inmates to appropriate areas in facility such as medical clinic, classes, library, and barbershop; maintains security at all times and ensured that departmental rules and regulations were enforced

Directed collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners

Monitored facility operation within the central control room by the operation of technical equipment such as cameras, door lock controls, etc.

Directed the release or transfer of prisoners

January 2012-April 2012

Quality Living Center

Practicum Student-Alcohol and Drug Counselor Little Rock, Arkansas

Counseled individuals regarding the use and effects of alcohol and drugs

Maintained confidential written records of client interactions

Created and maintained complete and accurate records of the numbers of clients served along with their issues

Conducted group counseling sessions geared toward female clients

Accepted referrals from individuals, families and agencies in the community

Ensured legislation, standards and guidelines are being followed

Maintained strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations and referrals

Aided clients in job searches and resume' building

Prepared clients to reintegrate themselves into their lives without the use of any substance

July 2006 – August 2009

Barnes & Noble College Booksellers at Grambling State University

Interim Cash Office Manager Grambling, Louisiana

Assisted customers in purchasing decisions

Handled customer complaints as well as customer returns

Conducted first round interviews for potential employees

Regulated student spending through the PeopleSoft system

Invoiced departmental purchases along with receiving, ordering, processing and charging departmental purchase orders

Handled all accounts payable for the bookstore

Trained new cashiers on the registers, store procedure and store policy

Disseminated daily tasks for six (6) other employees

Developed new marketing scheme for selling merchandise in store and online

Proficient in ACESS, PeopleSoft, Citrix and all Microsoft Office Applications

References Available Upon Request

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