Ta’quana Spearman ** Wessels Avenue #*
Bridgeport, CT 06610
***********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
Recovery Network of Programs, Bridgeport— Counselor September 2020-Present
Conducts observed self administration of medications as per medication orders and self medication. Facilitate groups with a focus on integrated care, and documents. Observes and monitors meals, smoke breaks, and laundry with the clients. Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor. Department of Children and Families, Norwalk-Social Worker January 2019-January 2022
Performed a variety of highly skilled case work services for children and youth. Maintained medical, physical, social, and psychological histories. Counseled families, children, and youth both individually and in groups. Investigated, evaluated, and made recommendations for Juvenile Court on all petitions alleging neglect or abuse of children. Recruited and selected foster and adoptive homes for placement of children, consulted with psychologists, psychiatrists, and other sta to develop and administer treatment plans, consulted with community groups to determine appropriate referrals, and developed community resources. Youth Continuum, New Haven-Youth Advisor November
2013-November 2019
Conducted daily safety checks resulting in 100% e ciency. Monitored client behaviors and implemented disciplinary procedures as needed. Implemented program goals and behavioral interventions as set by the program guidelines. Transported youth in/o grounds activities including recreational, educational, vocational activities, medical appointments, and court appearances. The Child and Family Guidance Center, Bridgeport-Case Manager November 2017-January 2019
Provided crisis intervention and case management services to families with a wraparound base philosophy. Provided an intense emergency based family safety service in a home based setting. Ensured families obtain what is needed with resources in the community in order to continue to keep their families safe and together. Developed and provided assessments to DCF. Also provided parenting skills including education and training regarding new approaches to and alternative behaviors for family members.
SKILLS
Accomplished case
management professional
with over 15 years experience
o ering extensive experience
working with children,
adolescents, and adults with
severe behavioral and
psychological disorders.
Marrakech Inc., Woodbridge-Residential Program Manager June 2016-November 2017
On-call duties for Marrakech residences as per schedule. Ensured that the home is in compliance with all applicable licensing regulations (DDS, Health Inspection, Fire Marshall, etc.) Provided supervision to the Assistant Manager/Supervisor and all direct care sta . Developed, implemented, and ensured sta implementation of consumer teaching strategies and programs utilizing the PST process. EDUCATION
Albertus Magnus College-Master of Science
August 2017-December 2018
Albertus Magnus College-Bachelor Degree in Sociology August 2013-May 2015