Mental Health Human Resources
Resume:
Sep **** Current
Far Rockaway, Queens New York
PAMALA CORLEY
Professional Summary
I have accomplished a solid history of achievement within the communities I am a Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities in areas of expertise include mental health, recruitment and driven with compassionate healthcare professional with years of hands-on experience in fast paced residential and one on one counseling in a hospital environment. Accountable and responsible with a strong focus on patient wellness. Responsible and proficient in wanting to help people in a very Passionate and motivated way, with a drive for excellence. 23 years in this field of mental health and recruitment.
Skills
Technologically savvy; good familiarity
Previous experience with an HRIS
with internet navigation.
system (such as ADP). Effective written, oral,
and interpersonal
communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and Ability
to take initiative to correct problems
shifting priorities under tight deadlines or
make changes for improvement..
Strong Microsoft Office skills. Personnel and
Human Resources
Active Listening Administration and
Management
Coordination Management of Personnel Resources
Complex Problem Solving
Experience in behavioral health,substance
use and/or other social services setting.
Knowledge of computers and office
application for electronic medical records
documentation.
Willingness to work collaboratively with
others.
Flexibility in participating in a newly
developed integrated care setting.
Management Skills.
Experience
Job Developer Specialist
Women In Need - WIN
Implemented adaptations, coaching strategies and assistive devices to aid clients in changing their work or school environments to suit their abilities. Developed individualized plans with each client to achieve appropriate career goals, including college and vocational school assistance and job placement services. Discussed the available service options relevant to each client to help them access the most useful program resources.
Conferred with medical and mental health professionals to understand the complete picture of each client's backgrounds and limitations.
Worked well with different people to address challenges and solve problems collaboratively. Finished tasks and job duties, adhering to deadlines to avoid delays. Identified barriers to employment and recommended strategies to overcome issues such as inflexible schedules and transportation problems.
43 Broadway, Valley Stream, NY 11580
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Sep 2019 Jul 2021
Queens County, NY
Feb 2017 May 2019
Queens Village, NY
Oct 2014 Jun 2015
Manhasset New York
Completed assigned tasks with little or no supervision. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist
New Horizon Counseling Center
Assist individuals to overcome mental health barriers that may have interfered with the ability to function independently and perform norm active roles in the community. The intent of PSR is to assist adults and children to restore their functional level to the fullest possible as an active and productive member of their community and family with minimal ongoing professional interventions.
Assisting individuals improve self-management of and reduce relapse to substance use, the negative effects of psychiatric, or emotional symptoms, that interfere with a person's daily living skills that are critical to remaining in home, school, work, and community. Rehabilitation support necessary for the individual to implement learned skills so the person can remain in a preferred natural community location that may include: Assisting with identifying meaningful life role's goal and objectives; Coping skills training, stress management and anger management; improving personal autonomy. Developing and pursuing leisure and recreational interests; Transportation navigation; Developing interactions with health-care professionals; Managing chronic medical conditions, mental health symptoms and medications; Establishing good health routines and practice Psycho education; Intervention implementation; Social skills development; Dietary and Wellness Education; Daily Living Skills; Benefits and Financial Management Employment- including assistance in pursuing, securing and retaining paid or unpaid employment and support in sustaining employment through ongoing counseling, mentoring and advocacy; support to remain in school and academic achievement. Employment Specialist
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
Provide vocational skill development, support, and job placement assistance to individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
Provides vocational skill development including: Resume writing, completing job applications, developing interview skills and job searching techniques. Provides vocational services to at least 30 individuals within the fiscal year. Assists program participants in goal planning, using a strength based empowerment model. Maintain quarterly treatment team contacts for each client on caseload. Maintains and records caseload statistics, including monthly board notes and outcomes. Schedule or administer skill, intelligence, psychological, or drug tests for current or prospective employees.
Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills. Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork. Supervised 25 employees in hospital cafeteria (Big Nosh) in patience and out patience that where affiliated with Creedmoor Psychiatric center.
Career Guidance Specialist
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC
Provide direct client services in the areas of employment counseling, client needs assessment, vocational evaluation, employment preparation, and training, referral to community resources and support services, program eligibility, and/or job development/placement. Sep 2003 Jan 2010
Queens, New York, New York
Sep 1993 Aug 1999
Queens, New York, New York
Sep 1987 Aug 1993
Queens, New York, New York
Assesse client's education, work experience, skills, abilities, qualifications, and job interest; assesses client readiness for job referral, classroom training, on-the-job training, and/or support services; attempts to match clients with available employment, training, or other opportunities/services. Identifies problems/barriers that hinder employability; assists clients in resolving and mitigating barriers to employment by identifying the need for other services and benefits; counsels clients regarding recommended solutions and suggested supportive services; makes appropriate referrals to department, County, and other community resources; makes arrangements/referrals for a wide range of specialized and/or support services, which may include ESL courses, high school diploma or equivalency education, homeless mitigation, child care, substance abuse treatment/counseling, family crisis/domestic violence intervention, health care or mental health services, etc. Contacts public and private employers in order to develop on-the-job training and/or direct job placement sites for clients; maintains cooperative relationships with employers, academic and vocational training institutions, and support service and community resource agencies; identifies appropriate job placement/training.
Parent Coordinator
RUBY S. COUCHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Serves as an ombudsman and facilitator for parent and school community concerns and issues including, for example, school policies or facilities issues conduct outreach to engage parents in their children's education.
Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing. Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material. Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
Coordinate conferences, meetings, or special events, such as luncheons or graduation ceremonies. Compose, type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, or reports, such as presentations or expense, statistical, or monthly reports. Prepare conference or event materials, such as flyers or invitations. Supervise other clerical staff and provide training and orientation to new staff. Board of Education Certified Substance Abuse Counselor RUBY S. COUCHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Provide drug and alcohol counseling and support to individuals, families and groups in the community.
Provide counseling to individuals regarding the use and effects of alcohol and drugs, provide counseling to pregnant women about the effects of drugs and alcohol on the fetus, as requested, accept referrals from individuals, families and agencies in the community. Provide group counseling as requested, ensure legislation, standard and guidelines are being followed, maintain strict confidential guidelines regarding clients, conversations and referrals. Provides counseling and support to individuals and families experiencing addictions, may include confidential individual, family or group counseling about the causes and effects of addiction support for families dealing with addictions and/or referrals to treatment for individuals requesting this opportunity.
Provide community education and support, distribute relevant information, access funding for alcohol and drug programs, make visits and presentations to various groups and organizations including school aged children, access or development promotional materials and information. Familiar with other services and resources in the community and work to provide information and support when required.
Board of Education Truant Officer
COUNT BASIE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Jan 1984
Long Island City, New York
Jan 1983
Queens, New York
Works closely with staff, counselors and principals. Checks with all the school sites to identify truant referrals; may discuss situation with teachers. Check referrals with school administrators to determine that it is still valid. Make home visits attempting to contact the student or parents. Follow up to locate truant students and attempt to get them back in school. Types referral and submits to JPO.
Sets up conferences with parents.
Knowledge of truancy codes, rules and regulation.
Education
LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma: Human Services
MARTIN VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL
Certification
Certified AMAP - Approved Medication Administration Personnel Certified- C.P.R-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Adults & Children) Certified - COVID-19 Contact Tracing (John Hopkins University) Professional Recruiter Certification (PRC) (Metropolitan Learning Institute) Accomplishments
Honorary Doctorate in Humanities from Anointed by God Ministries Alliance & Seminary School. Parent Involvement Proclamation Award from Assemblywomen Cynthia Jenkins Community Involvement Proclamation from Assemblywomen Vivian E. Cook Giving Back to the Community Proclamation Senator Andrew Jenkins.
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