Employment Counselor

Experience: ****-**** Family Focus Inc. Austin, MN

Home Based Family Counseling/Counselor

? Implement & teach Nurtured Heart Approach with families

? Assist intense children and parents develop counseling plan(s)

? Travel all of Southern MN to meet with families

2007- 2007 C T S Austin, MN

Mental Health Practitioner/Employment Counselor

? Mental health intake/assessments.

? Direct delivery of mental health components.

? Provided employment services for Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) and Diversionary Work Program (DWP).

2004-2007 WDI Austin, MN

Employment Services Specialist/Career Counselor

? Client intake, career assessments, employment planning.

? Job placement, job retention, referrals to other agencies.

? Case management and follow up services for MFIP & DWP.

? Developed and implemented job placement program for non-custodial parents in Mower County.

2003-2004 Wilder Foundation St. Paul, MN

Family Development Specialist

? Plan, coordinate and implement specialized case management services for low income families.

? Provide information regarding housing issues to staff and tenants.

? Provide consultation, training and event planning.

2002-2003 Wilder Foundation St. Paul, MN

Intensive Case Manager/Family Advocate

? Provide employment counseling by following federal TANF and state MFIP guidelines.

? Perform intakes and identify barriers to employment.

? Facilitate criminal background training.

? Maintain confidentiality.

2001-2002 Minnesota Monitoring, Inc Minneapolis, MN

Field Agent

? Perform drug testing, breathalyzers and urine tests.

? Monitor clients on electronic home detention programs.

? Testing and calibrating equipment.

? Work directly with clients as well as court personnel.

1998-2001 Many Rivers Regional Treatment Center Rochester, MN

Youth Counselor (Sex Offender Unit)

? Develop care plans with residents and referring agents.

? Supervise residents’ daily living routine.

? Maintain written logs of residents’ behavior, unusual incidents, and interactions with youth and collateral contacts.

1997-1998 Mower County Correctional Services Austin, MN

Enhanced Supervision Specialist (ESS)

? Supervised high-risk adults and juvenile probationers.

? Performed UA’s, PBT’s, bar sweeps, home visits.

? Provided appropriate counseling and referrals.

? Compiled PSI’s, PDI’s, gathered other pertinent information.

? Assist collateral contacts to ensure public safety.

Education 1998-2001 Winona State University Winona, MN

? B.S., Sociology/Criminal Justice

1995-1998 Riverland Community College Austin, MN

? A.S., Corrections.

? Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

? Student Senate.

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