Sonja N. Ash
**** ******** **. ***. #*** Columbus GA 31904
adhqy5@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Qualifications
Experience in group development and facilitation. Knowledge and understanding of social work theories and techniques. Demonstrate a great awareness of the cultural differences and needs of clientele. Experience in working with individuals with disabilities and veterans. Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office related programs (Explorer, Outlook, MS Work, Excel and PowerPoint). Experienced team leader and supervisor. Ability to work in high pressure environment. Well organized and efficient.
Education & Credentials
Masters of Science in Management Degree with concentration in
Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness Troy University, Albany, GA 2005
Completion of H & R Block tax course, Albany, GA 2005
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology Albany State University, Albany, GA 1999
Seminole County High School-College Preparatory Diploma 1993
Career History & Accomplishments
Specimen Collector
Averhealth Specimen Collector 07/2019-Present
Specimen collector
Paraprofessional
Pathway to Hope Counseling Services, Inc. 08/2017-Present
Monitor clients and complete home visits monthly
Complete weekly home visits
Complete assessments
Provide in home therapy, assessments, case management, parenting classes and in-home community based intervention services throughout community
Case Manager
Albany Advocacy Resource Center 08/2016- 01/2018
Monitor clients and complete home visits monthly
Assists placement providers in meeting needs of clients
Complete time sheets & payroll
Attend ISP meetings, trainings and assessments
Supervise direct care staff; manage schedules and staff placement
Enter therap notes monthly
Complete critical incident reports
Complete monitoring improvement plans
Sr. Mission Services, Coordinator/Advisor
Goodwill Industries 12/2011-08/2015
Assist with training, planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating individuals
Assist with developing Individualized Service Plans for trainees
Assist with front line services to individuals with disabilities and veterans
Conduct initial intake process provide career coaching, work site supervision and direct classroom instruction
Responsible for training, planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating individuals
Assess clients through monthly Progress Reports and complete career placement assessments
Achievements: Promoted from PowerWorks Inc. Case Manager to Sr. Mission Services, Coordinator/Advisor.
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Case Coordinator/Case Manager Dougherty Superior Treatment Court Program 01/2005-12/2011
Monitors Mental Health and Substance Abuse consumers recently released from jail to ensure their transition back into the community is successful.
Serves as coordinator between consumers and local agencies to ensure each consumer has their basic needs met.
Monitors consumers for compliance with program rules and work closely with them to ultimately reduce recidivism rates.
Attends court regularly and reports to the Judge on progress and/or lack of progress of program requirements.
Attends various trainings annually to remain knowledgeable of Substance Abuse issues and Mental Health concerns that affect the consumers served by the agency.
Achievements: Saved the company thousands within first year by tapping into new resources for Mental Health consumers.
Achievements: Originally started this company from my home and managed all affairs/day-to-day operations of the Albany GA SAFE office single-handedly for well over a year. Additionally, as a reward for outstanding service, I was awarded Consultant of the Month.
Activities and Volunteer Work
Activities: FBLA, Show Choir, Chorus, Macedonia Baptist Church Choir, ASU Gospel Choir, Psychology Club, Mercer Grove Baptist Church Choir and Troy University Alumni Association.
Volunteer Work: Martin Luther King Outreach Mission, Pines Personal Care Home, Dougherty County Division of Family & Children’s Services and Sylvester Road Elementary School.