Executive Director of Social Services & Counseling

AREMELDER L. JOHNSON

217-***-**** • *********@***.***

Profile

A seasoned Executive Director of supportive services well versed in facets of Case Management, Human Services, Strong Counseling Skills, and has experience in social work. Has a fervent desire to assist society through crisis management, mental health, and addiction counseling.

Counseling / Mentoring

Lesson Planning/ Case Manager

Grant Writing /Family reunification

Advocacy/Addiction Counseling

Intake Assessments

Staff Supervision/Public Speaking

Organizational Leadership

Life Coach/Conflict Resolution

Policy Review

Education

Master’s in human development counseling, University of Illinois, Springfield, IL, expert is in human services, University of Illinois, Springfield, IL, and bachelor’s in social work, University of Illinois, and Springfield, IL,

Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor 12/16/22

Experience

Heritage Behavior Center/Substance Use Counselor in Decatur, IL 2024- Present

Perform initial evaluations of client needs and develop customized treatment plans.

Educate staff and clients on stress and trauma coping mechanisms.

Provide individuals with the resources they need to reach personal goals.

Monitor client progress and modify their treatment plans as needed.

Coordinate with social and medical agencies, healthcare providers and community outreach programs to provide clients with needed services.

Accurately assess client needs

Create treatment plans for their clients or work with other care providers within a facility to develop individual treatment plans to support positive outcomes for each patient.

Educate clients in coping skills and provide education about diagnoses.

Refer clients for other services available in the community and communicate with other providers so they can refer clients for other services as needed.

Strong knowledge of mental health disorders, as well as psychology, therapy and counseling approaches

Strong analytical skills to assess a patient’s situation and build treatment plans

Excellent listening skills to best understand a patient’s issues and concerns

Excellent communication skills to effectively guide patients and establish trust

Crisis intervention skills to respond to patients in acute distress

McFarland Mental Health Center / Traveling Social Worker 2023-2024

Knowledge and ability to learn and apply complex laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to clients.

Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills

Excellent people skills when collaborating with diverse clients of various ages, socio-economic backgrounds, cultures, and mental and/or physical capabilities.

Strong ability to collaborate with other professionals to meet the needs of a shared client.

Excellent communication skills

Tech-savvy skills and ability to learn and use specialized software programs.

Illinois Network for Centers of Independent Living/Program Manager 2018-2023

Organizing programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.

Developing innovative programs to support the strategic direction of the organization.

Creating and managing long-term goals.

Developing a budget and operating plan for the program.

Developing an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.

Writing program funding proposals to guarantee uninterrupted delivery of services.

Managing a team with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities.

Implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved.

Producing accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle.

Analyzing program risks

Abundant Faith Supportive Services/Executive Director 2004 – 2018

•Provided a nonjudgmental and empathetic therapeutic approach in supporting clients and their families dealing with social, emotional, and environmental challenges.

•Establish rapport, applied behavior modification techniques, conducted psychosocial assessments, and provided clinical assessments, diagnostics, and treatment services to clients and families.

•Collaborated with mental healthcare professionals and outside agencies in the development, implementation, and evaluation of client treatment plans.

•Prepares, manages, and monitors grant funding for state and federal grants including.

•Grant renewals, quarterly reporting, annual close-out reporting and client service reports.

•Supervise all employees and conduct all human resource functions for the agency from interviews and hiring to evaluations and discipline; also monitor timesheets, employees, and volunteers; process payroll and record keeping.

•Supervise Program Manager, Case Manager, interns, and volunteers.

•Provide intervention with clients and staff as needed.

•Research and apply for new funding sources for grant proposals to government funding sources.

•Provide clients with referrals, advocacy, and follow-up services needed to achieve client goals.

•Maintain and manage the integrity of the transitional facility. Performed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process.

•Researched and updated all required materials needed for firm and partners. Verified data integrity and accuracy.

•Developed a new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.

Additional Relevant Experience

A+DUI Springfield, IL

Group Counselor –Internship 2015-2016

•Worked 10-15 hrs. /wk. while in college, and maintained a 3.7 G.P.A.

• Provided a nonjudgmental and empathetic therapeutic approach in supporting clients and their families dealing with social, emotional, and environmental challenges.

•Establish rapport, applied behavior modification techniques, conducted psychosocial assessments, and provided clinical assessments, diagnostics, and treatment services to clients and families.

•Collaborated with mental healthcare professionals and outside agencies in the development, implementation, and evaluation of client treatment plans.

Jabez Outreach Co. Springfield, IL

Case Manager – Volunteer 2005 – 2008

•Provided a nonjudgmental and empathetic therapeutic approach in supporting clients and their families dealing with social, emotional, and environmental challenges.

•Establish rapport, applied behavior modification techniques, conducted psychosocial assessments, and provided clinical assessments, diagnostics, and treatment services to clients and families.

•Collaborated with mental healthcare professionals and outside agencies in the development, implementation, and evaluation of client treatment plans.

Abundant Faith Christian Center Springfield, IL

Food Pantry -Volunteer 2013-2018

•Responsible for all aspects of meal preparation, clean-up, and general upkeep of the kitchen.

•Directly supervised the Cooks, and the Assistant Cooks/Dishwashers.

•Reported directly to the Director of Operations during a weekly meeting.

Personal

Hobbies include camping, volunteering, traveling, and walking. She is an avid sports fan, who was heavily involved with basketball throughout childhood. I have four adult children and eleven grandchildren, and a lovely dog named Anna.

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