ANDREA DOTSON

Austin, TX

Phone: 512-***-****

Alt Phone: 682-***-****

Email: adx6o6@r.postjobfree.com

Employment History

**/**** - *******

Owner/Operator, Counselors, All Other

Divine Grinde, Round Rock, TX

In this business, I provide several services: Consulting, Life Coaching, and Mentorship; I am National Board-Certified Christian Counselor, as well I am a Certified Family Partner/Parent Coach.

Meetings are conducted via Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, GO webinar, or any virtual media necessary.

I am willing to partner with and write Programs specially designed for companies, ministries, groups, and individuals to bring success and obtain lifelong skills and tools.

07/2020 - 10/2020

Enumerator, Interviewers, Except Eligibility, and Loan

U.S. Census Bureau, Irving, TX

With a team, I worked to process the count of the census that came in from the field to check for accuracy and to group and bundle and check for accuracy, occasionally phoning the management of properties to confirm counts and addresses.

03/2019 - 02/2020

Certified Family Partner, Social, and Human Service Assistants

Bluebonnet Trails Community, Round Rock, TX

The Family Partner works within the vision, mission, and philosophy of the agency to provide support and coaching on specific skill sets for caregivers and to provide a parent perspective in various settings. Supports the development of a shared understanding between individuals and groups based on the twelve principles of the agency service philosophy. Uses personal and professional life experiences to establish credibility, infuse hope for a better future, demonstrate unconditional acceptance, and assist with problem-solving. Supports the implementation of family-friendly practices by providing a parent's perspective to the routine operations and development of programs. Provides consultation and training for staff and others to increase awareness and improve the effectiveness of parent-professional partnerships to meet the needs of families. Participates in program and community meetings to maximize parent voice, choice, access, and involvement throughout the service delivery process. Works directly with Parents of children in services.

03/2015 - 09/2016

Certified Family Partner

Bluebonnet Trails, ROUND ROCK, TX

Engage the parent/caregiver in home and community resources designed to address one or more goals on the member's treatment plan. Assist the family in understanding the Family Partners' scope and services and the program's family responsibilities. Teach Parents/Caregivers how to navigate/link and secure necessary community resources and treatment providers. Model, assist, and educate family members on how to access community resources. Deliver strength-based, culturally and linguistically appropriate services to the members and their families based on their requests. Provide home and community mentoring and education to the parents/caregivers in order to enhance problem-solving, parenting effectiveness, and communication. Advocate for the parent/caregiver by attending school meetings and participating in the development of any school plans, 504s, and within any other system such as the courts, state agencies and community organizations. Perform other duties as required.

Education History

03/2015

Special Education Endorsement

Certificate of Attendance/Completion (Disabled Individuals)

Via Hope, Austin, TX

Teaching the rules and guidelines for Special Education and how to best utilize that information to assist parents with learning and implementing advocacy in the School system for their children

05/2000

Advanced Certificate

Harold Washington Jr. College., Chicago, IL

Occupational Licenses, Certificates, and Training

08/2021

Christian Counselor

Emerging Center

06/2020

Life Coach and Mentor Certificate

Destiny Center

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