OJECTIVE

To gain additional work experience and expertise, in hopes of becoming a more versatile, well-rounded employee.

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

**/**/****-******* ********** Health Initiatives, crisis specialist

04/25/2022-09/29/2023 Youth Village- Specialized Crisis Services

Provided behavioral intervention/de-escalation techniques to children and adolescents in crisis, to include completing behavioral/mental health assessments and safety planning, to ensure best outcomes.

Engaged with clients with suicidal, homicidal ideations, to include other mental health difficulties, as well as aggression/threats of violence (mass violence).

Assisted in hospitalization process and other duties outlined in program expectations.

TN-Department of Children Services Nov. 20, 2017

Family Service Worker II Jan. 28th, 2022

Provided and monitored evidenced based services to high-risk children and families.

Organized and convened child and family team meetings, internal calls, etc.

Participated in meetings, foster care review board meetings, court proceedings, etc.

To ensure that children and families achieved positive permanency outcomes- via return to return, exit custody with relative (kin), adoption, permanent guardianship.

Hardeman Co. Exchange Club- Carl Perkins Center January 2016-

AmeriCorps Worker Nov. 10th, 2017

■Facilitated Nurturing Parenting classes.

■Coordinated community outreach presentations and local events.

■Organized, implemented, and facilitated support group and enrichment events.

■Provided parent-aid assistance for clients as well as educational and emergency assistance to families in need.

■Assisted in providing advocacy by working with co-workers and other professionals in the social services field.

■Administered professional documentation through monthly reports, summaries, case notes, etc. promptly on time.

■Informed clients of various support services and resources during Forensic Interviews.

■Performed office management duties consisting of answering phone calls, taking messages, making copies, sending faxes, etc.

■Demonstrated trustworthiness to gain rapport from clients to empower, encourage, and motivate them.

Impact Sports Academy Fall 2014-2017 Coach/Instructor

■Researched, prepared, and implemented various drills and techniques pertaining to increasing athletic performance and development for all ages.

■Provided age appropriate methodology and quality instruction based upon cognitive, athletic, and emotional competence.

■Attributed to the growth of relationships between parents and children by emphasizing positive communication skills and relationship building exercises, mediating during conflicts, and demonstrating critical thinking skills.

■Motivated, inspired, and encouraged athletes to achieve excellence in all areas of life (not just athletics).

EDUCATION

Freed-Hardeman University August 2012-May 2016

Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Studies

HONORS

FHU Softball

-2014 AMC Honorable Mention, 2015 AMC First-Team All Conference, 2015 NFCA Second-Team All Regional Conference.

Beyond Sports Tour Organization

-2016 selection to compete in Cape Town, South Africa.

-Participated in service learning activities, sightseeing, and international competitive play.

SKILLS

Flexible and resourceful team player with exceptional listening and communication skills.

Goal-driven with unsurpassed interpersonal skills and innovative problem-solving skills.

Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts optimal tenacity and passion.

Self-motivated with a profound willingness to learn and with eagerness to take on challenges.

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

REFERENCES

Marquitta Lewis,

SSA, Claims Specialist

Jackson, TN 38305

(C) 731-***-****

Elane Walcott, MSW

Team Leader, TN-Department of Children Services

525 N. Church St.

Henderson, TN 38340

(C) 731-***-****

(E) ad4apz@r.postjobfree.com

●Chad Johnson, Team Leader (Maintenance)

Toyota Boshoku America

Jackson, TN 38301

(C) 731- 608-0351

Dr. Paul Helton Ph.D., LPC, MHSP

Assistant Professor of Psychology

158 E. Main Street, Box 47

Henderson, Tn. 38340

(C) 731-***-****

●Nadine McNeal, LMSW

Social Work Program Director

Freed-Hardeman University

158 East Main St.

Henderson, TN 38340

(P) 731-***-****

(F) 731-***-****

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