Janice D. Conner
******.******@********.***, Plano, TX, 901-***-****
Objective: To obtain a position that would utilize my accomplishments in education and experience. Skills
Accomplished Career Counselor, skilled in Career Transition Readiness, Outreach and Admissions, Office Management and Behavior Youth Counseling. Experienced in college applicant assistant, strategic decision making, administrative abilities, staff management, career planning, individual and family support, student records management, Addiction Counseling, Special Education, MS Office, and Recruitment.
Work History
Career Counselor, Life Skills Connection, Manning IA Feb 2022-Present
• Identifies and meets both the personal and career counseling needs of all students on assigned caseload through individual counseling and group counseling sessions in accordance with PRH Chapter 3; 3.3 Personal and Career Counseling.
• Assist students in obtaining the appropriate support and resources needed to successfully complete the program.
• Counsels and assists students in obtaining quality career development services and ensures students follow a career path of growth and development resulting in long term careers and employment. Career Transition Readiness Specialist, Life Skills Connection. Manning IA August 2021-Feb 2022
• Equips students with job search skills to increase success chances in gaining employment.
• Maintains knowledge of market and diverse career opportunities.
• Works with staff members to continuously improve career and placement opportunities for students.
• Provide information on job searching, application completion and resume building. Outreach and Admissions Counselor, Minact Inc. Jackson, Ms November 2020-July 2021
• Recruits' students for the Program by making and maintaining a network of referral sources such as students already in the Job Corps Program, the Community Advisory Board, churches, welfare agencies (WIN, TANF, Food Stamps, Income Maintenance, etc.); the Employment Service, courts, schools, and political leaders or organizations; ads, radio, public interest programs on local T.V.; giving speeches at neighborhood organizations, churches, unions, etc.
Manager of Counseling, Minact Inc, Jackson MS
January 2020-November 2020
• Oversee, develop, and implement policies and procedures relating to the Counseling Programs.
• Supervises the work and coordinates the activities of assigned staff and provides support for the total Center staff to enhance student social, educational, and emotional development and in obtaining the appropriate support and resources needed to successfully complete the program. Career Counselor, Minact Inc, Jackson MS
July 2016-November 2020
• Identifies and meets both the personal and career counseling needs of all students on assigned caseload through individual counseling and group counseling sessions in accordance with PRH Chapter 3; 3.3 Personal and Career Counseling.
• Assist students in obtaining the appropriate support and resources needed to successfully complete the program.
• Counsels and assists students in obtaining quality career development services and ensures students follow a career path of growth and development resulting in long term careers and employment. Office Manager, Youth Villages, -Memphis, TN
August 2011-July 2016
• Maintained school records, which included admissions and discharge data in the Education Department.
• Made request for school transcripts, special education records, eligibility, and psychological evaluations.
• Processed certified mail, answered multi- phone line, directed, and received visitors, filed correspondence.
• Verified new employee reference and employment history.
• Responsible for Student Data Population Report, Compliance Report Non- public school, Non-Public-School Report Form, Non-Public-School Data, Day Accountability, and other school reporting forms as requested.
• Duties were supervised by the principal of the campus.
• Assisted teachers, counselors, supervisors, and other staff as needed with school records.
• Attended monthly special education grid meeting, ordered school supplies, and kept inventory.
• Adhered to at risk youth treatment plans in the education therapeutic setting. Behavior Youth Counselor, Youth Villages, Memphis TN April 2010-August 2011
• Taught life skills to at risk youth, provided physical daily care, assisted in treatment planning for each child, conducted daily documentation such as notes, milieu notes and precautionary notes.
• Participated in client’s transportation to various locations.
• Participated in recreation therapy with children.
• Improved children’s behavior through coping skills and other therapeutic interventions.
• Conducted group and 1 on 1 counseling sessions.
Education
Memphis Theological Seminary, Memphis TN, July 2015, Masters in Addiction Counseling & Certification Memphis Theological Seminary, Memphis TN, May 2014, Master's in Art & Religion Crichton College, Memphis TN, May 2010, Bachelor of Science Degree in Biblical Studies, Minor in Individual Psychology, Tennessee Technology Center, Memphis TN, Bookkeeper Diploma and Data Entry Certificate MS Office