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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a residential

counselor position with a

growing organization, where

my compassion and counseling

skills can help solve social,

interpersonal and other

problems faced by residents.

SKILLS

● Excellent

organizational and

interpersonal skills

● Flexible, upbeat

attitude and immense

leadership qualities

● Outstanding

communication and

computer skills

● Caring natured and

good organizer

● Skilled in developing

recreational programs,

group activities, and

therapy for residents

● Expert in addressing

and solving negative

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behaviors among

residents

DEASHANE BARBIE-HUGGINS

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EXPERIENCE

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR • YOUR HOUSE SOUTH • JULY 2017 – PRESENT Redwood City, CA

Supervised all residents.

Enforced rules and regulations dictated by group home. Ensured all residents are in bed by lights out.

Assisted in preparing scheduled and planned meals and snacks for residents.

Observed dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific residents. Wrote up reports of resident behavior and activity. Submitted reports to residential director.

Assisted in resolving disputes amongst residents.

Distributed proper medications and supplements to residents. Ensured that all residents attend group and individual therapy appointments.

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Drove residents to school or extracurricular activities as necessary.

Observed any alterations or idiosyncrasies in resident behavior and reports them to director accordingly.

Identified signs of a resident’s potential harm to self or others, and addresses these accordingly.

Enforced disciplinary action as necessary.

Engaged residents in conversation and encourages socializing. Provided emotional support for residents.

Consulted with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and therapists to ensure streamlined and top quality care for residents. OVERNIGHT RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR • DAYBREAK YOUTH

EMPOWERMENT SERVICES • DEC 2015 – JUNE 2017

San Mateo, CA

Worked with homeless youth, aged 16-21

Provided milieu therapy for clients

Conducted intakes with new residents

Facilitating educational activity groups

Maintained the residential facility

De-escalated crisis situations

Maintained safety of the residents

Completed all necessary shift paperwork.

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EDUCATION

AA SOCIOLOGY• DELTA COLLEGE

HS DIPLOMA • WOODSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE OR LEADERSHIP

Salvation Army San Francisco

Youth Counselor

2017-Present

2/15/2022

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