Monisha Polk Caldwell
***** ****** **** ** *****, TX 75704
adgxi4@r.postjobfree.com
linkedin.com/in/monisha-caldwell-0a3626199
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Passionate about human services and committed to providing the highest level of care to clients. Successful experience addressing the complexities of developing and administering services for children and families. Focus on human development, resiliency, family theories, and advocacy. Proficient leader with knowledge, skills and the ability to work with diverse funding sources, influence policy, supervise staff, and develop and administer programs that address community needs.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Human Services, December 2019
Organizational and Social Services
G.P.A. 3.5, Dean’s List
Purdue University Global, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Sociology, May 2014
Associate of Arts in Sociology
G.P.A. 3.4, Dean’s List
Texas College, Tyler, TX
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Internship - Social Work Department 12/2018 - 12/2019
Texas College, Tyler, TX
●Work closely with Associate Professor to provide Prevention Education Program
●Create student background profiles to assess student’s needs
●Provide professional development workshops with PowerPoint presentations regarding domestic/dating violence and prevention
●Spearhead funding programs by grant writing and title funds
●Lead a team to promote awareness on campus
●Provide office support i.e. filing sensitive information, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets
Outpatient Competency Restoration Case Manager 11/2016 – 12/2018
Andrews Center, Tyler, TX
●Assisted Substance Abuse Counselor to provide outpatient restoration services to individuals with misdemeanor and felony cases for up to 120 days
●Work closely with courts in Smith, Henderson, Van Zandt, Wood, and Rains Counties to order treatment under the Texas Criminal Code of Procedure Chapter 46
Intensive Case Manager 03/2016 - 11/2016
Andrews Center, Tyler, TX
●Implement intensive rehab services to consumers who have recurring Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Disorders
●Provide assessments, service plan development, coordinate services, monitor, crisis intervention & advocacy skills/ training to clients
● Monitor consumers with moderate to high intensity needs in the consumer's natural community and in office-based programs visible
Substance Abuse Counselor 08/2015 – 02/2016
East Texas Treatment Facility, Henderson, TX
●Perform moderately complex substance abuse counseling work within the Correctional DWI Recovery Program to ensure the maximum utilization of resources available for chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation
●Work in compliance with Management & Training Corporation and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice directives
Substitute Teacher 08/2010---02/2014
Tyler Independent School District
Provide backup teaching services when full-time teachers are unable to work execute lesson plans left by the absent teacher or are required to create classroom lessons on their own
Create and maintain a respectful and fair classroom culture that fosters safe and productive learning and monitor, observe, and report student behavior according to school policies and procedures.
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel
Outlook, Smart Boards, 10-Key Data Entry, Heavy Lifting
ORGANIZATIONS
Human Services Club, Purdue University
Human Services Honor Society, Purdue University
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST