Counselor / Case worker

Results driven oriented professional offering over 15 years of cumulative proven experience in formulating treatment plans, conducting ongoing casework initiatives and providing advocacy services in both individual and group settings. Experience in crisis communication, individual and group therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques modification programs, empowerment and strengths perspective, community outreach and progress notes documentation. I also have the ability to maintain records in accordance with the policies and regulations of the governing agencies.

Areas of Expertise

Conflict Resolution

Recruiting

Exceptional Time Management Skills

Career Counseling

Microsoft Office Suite

Administration

Management

Training

Superior Written and Oral Skills

Professional experience:

SPOA, Eckerd Youth Alternatives Tampa, FL

March 2014 – Present

Staff children who may meet criteria for therapeutic foster care and continue to staff and monitor need for continued STFC and Transitions levels.

Complete and track authorizations for children in STFC homes.

Track Suitability Assessments. Identify STGH or SIPP placements for children that qualify based off recommendations from Suitability Assessments.

Staff and track progress of children in STGH and SIPP placement.

Refer CBHAs.

Case manager, Cobb County Department of Family and Children Services, Marietta, GA

August 2012 – February 2014

• Conducted investigation of alleged physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect

• Completed safety assessments of children and their families

• Determined if situation warrants immediate plan to assure safety, such as out of home placement, hospitalization, or other options

• Collaborated with other departments and community agencies to effectively serve the client’s needs May provide on-going treatment services through individual, family and/or group sessions to children, youth and families

Case Manager, Alliance for Change through Treatment, LLC, Tucker, GA

November 2010 – August 2012

• Provides assistance to clients in the development and coordination of their mental health treatment plan

• Assist with the development of interpersonal, community coping and functional skills

• Maintains client files in ordinance with company, state and federal regulations

Treatment Coordinator, Pressley Ridge Treatment Foster Care, Arlington TX

December 2008 – January 2010

Served as an administrative and clinical supervisor to foster parents and the youth in their care

Responsible for administering weekly home visits, consultations, and training sessions

Interacted with biological parents as per treatment plan and acted as a liaison and advocate with the child’s school

Insured that foster parents complied with program, agency, and state licensing policies and regulations

Afterschool Site Director, YMCA, Coppell, TX

August 2008 - December 2008

Supervision of after school services for middle school aged children

Directed planning and implementation of curriculum and enrichment activities

Facilitated relationship building with youth and families

Caseworker III, Venango County Children and Youth Services, Franklin, PA

January 2005 – January 2008

Conducted investigation of alleged physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect

Completed safety assessments of children and their families

Determined if situation warrants immediate plan to assure safety, such as out of home placement, hospitalization, or other options

Collaborated with other departments and community agencies to effectively serve the client’s needs May provide on-going treatment services through individual, family and/or group sessions to children, youth and families

Program Director, Vision Quest, Franklin, PA

January 1994 – January 2004

Responsible for the administration, staffing, and management of all components essential to the delivery of innovative intervention services to at-risk youths and families at the program level in a community based treatment facility.

Created and maintained day-to-day operation of a non-lock down facility for adolescent offenders with behavioral health issues.

Hired, evaluated, and conducted performance reviews for 75 employees.

Participated in the review and treatment plans for at-risk youths with behavioral health problems.

Compiled and evaluated data to adhere to company guidelines, budget and resource allocations to ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual goals were met.

Trained staff to comply with Department of Public Welfare rules and regulations in the residential treatment of youths.

Education Bachelor of Arts, Sociology: Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

Certification

CPR/ First Aide

Life Space Crisis Intervention

Reclaiming Youth International: Response Ability Pathways

References Available upon request

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