Martha B. Brewster
Phenix City AL ***** 404-***-****
***************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Top-performing, highly motivated families’ results-oriented professionals with an exceptionally strong background in social work and serving at-risk populations and families, as well as excellent client evaluation skills and the ability to locate and promote appropriate community services for clients, I have the ability to quickly establish excellent working relationships with clients and am recognized by my colleagues for my problem-solving skills and astute contributions to teamwork meetings. Skills:
• Multi-lingual (fluent in Spanish, and Italian
• Psychosocial Analysis
• Individual Assessment
• General Office Management
• Medical Terminology
• Counseling in Proctologist
Education
Troy University Phenix City, AL. Jan, 2012, 2016
Master of Arts-
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Georgia Correctional Academy Forsyth, GA. June, 2006-2008 Diploma Completion Academy
Troy University Phenix City Jan, 2012- 2006
Bachelor of Science -Social Worker
Central Carolina Community
College Sanford, NC Jan, 1991-1992
Certified Nursing Assistant
Staten Island University Staten Island N.Y. Jan,1990,1992 Associate of Nursing Program
Work Experience
Child & Youth Services School, Ft. Moore, ARMY Base March, 2022-2024
• Provided care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD), NAF component, and local installation policies, guidance, and standards.
• Maintained control of and accounts for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
• Supervised children and youth during the daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.
Family Service Worker Feb 2020-2021
Acelero Learning Head Start, Philadelphia, PA
• Recruited and enrolled children and families to receive Head Start services.
• Developed and maintain open channels of communication between Head Start, the family, and the community.
• Informed families of Head Start services and promote parent engagement in all facets of the program.
• Enter family data in the program database accurately and in a timely manner to facilitate program services. Reported the needs of children and parents to appropriate content area specialists. Protect the confidentiality of all information.
• Collaborated with community agencies to ensure that families have access to services that support their well-being.
Family Service Worker July, 2009-2020
Enrichment Services, Columbus, GA
• Provided parents with information on community services, follow-up services, and referrals when needed.
• Collaborated with Head Start parents and provided services to ensure children received the required screenings and follow-up services.
• Maintained the confidentiality of all children and families’ records.
• Performed recruitment for new families and their children. Completing assessment and application data in our system.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor Practicum/Intern August 2015- 2016 The Bradley Center, Columbus, GA
• Evaluated clients’ mental and physical health and readiness for treatment.
• Developed treatment plans and assisted clients and their families with treatment.
• Worked with clients to identify behaviors or situations that impact their recovery.
• Documented and maintained client progress and records. Correctional Officer Dec. 2007-Jan. 2008
Macon State Prison, Oglethorpe, GA
• Monitored (96) inmates to ensure their behavior, was safe and secured to all inmates.
• Assisted other officers to manage conduct to all inmates.
• Updated reports on a daily basis.
Certified Nursing Assistance Sep. 1990-May 2000
Central Carolina Hospital, Sanford, NC
• Conducted pre-admission interviews with patients who are Spanish Speaking.
• Obtained all medical and social histories to verify of insurance.
• Provided nursing care in the emergency department, including checking vitals as an interpreter for Spanish patients at the hospital.
Volunteer
• Ft. Moore Army Post, at the Wounded Warriors Bldg. -Columbus GA -March 2013
• Columbus Ga. Walk /Autism Speaks- Columbus GA - Sept. 2018-2019
• Holy Family Catholic Church - Columbus GA - Nov. 2007-2008 Certificates:
Enrichment Services Program- Certificate from the Temple University of Harrisburg. Clinical Mental Health Counselor- Transcript all Complete credit hours Social Work- Diploma in Social Science
Certified for Nursing Assistant.