Versatile Social Services Professional and Advocate

EARLINE A. COLLINS

Natchez, MS ***** 601-***-**** **************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Social services professional with 20+ years advocating for underserved populations in mental health, education, and community settings. Expert in case management, clinical supervision, program development, and building community partnerships.

EDUCATION

Master's in Workforce Educational Leadership, Clinical Mental Health Endorsement Alcorn State University 2013

B.S. in Child Development, GPA: 3.5 Alcorn State University 2009

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SNAP-Ed Instructor Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS Oct 2024 – Present

Deliver research-based nutrition education on food safety, budgeting, and physical activity to community groups

Partner with schools, food pantries, and health organizations to expand program reach and improve food access

Social Services Counselor II Louisiana State Penitentiary, St. Francisville, LA Feb 2024 – Oct 2024

Advocated for inmate mental health through individualized counseling and wellness programming

Prepared inmates for successful reentry through transition planning and nutritional education

Case Worker II AIFC-CAA, Natchez, MS Aug 2019 – 2024

Managed comprehensive caseload, developed individualized case plans, and conducted community needs assessments

Coordinated with vendors and partners to deliver wrap-around services and organized community activities

Counselor/Case Manager Bruce Professional Counseling, Harahan, LA Nov 2013 – Jan 2015

Managed caseload of 70+ clients addressing mental health, substance abuse, and family challenges

Conducted assessments and provided individual, group, and family therapy with federal/state compliance

Case Manager Positive Choices, Vidalia, LA Aug 2012 – Nov 2013

Served adults and children through assessment, treatment planning, and multidisciplinary care coordination

Managed crisis interventions, aftercare planning, and conducted home visits for ongoing support

Case Manager Southwest MS Mental Health Complex, Natchez, MS Feb 2011 – Aug 2012

Supported clients with medication management, independent living skills, and community integration

Promoted consumer advocacy and coordinated service planning with families

Co-Teacher ASU Child Development Laboratory, Alcorn, MS Apr 2009 – Feb 2011

Managed classroom operations, created individualized learning strategies, and maintained family partnerships

Achieved above-average assessment results through effective collaboration and home visits

Teacher Assistant Thompson Head Start, Natchez, MS Nov 1997 – Apr 2009

Supported safe learning environment aligned with Head Start's 8 Domains for 12 years

Collaborated with families and case managers to support at-risk children and tracked developmental progress

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Core Skills: Case Management Clinical Supervision Crisis Intervention Program Development Community Partnerships Training & Workshop Facilitation Client Advocacy Leadership & Team Building

Certifications: CCMP/PCCMP Teacher of the Month (2006, 2009) Order of the Eastern Star (2005)

Affiliations: Founder, Mississippi Aggressive Peacemakers (M.A.Ps) Non-Profit NAEYC MS Head Start Association

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