Demeatris Clark
**** ********* **. *******, ***** Carolina 28027
Phone: 704-***-**** Email: **************@*****.***
Summary
To obtain a role that within the Mental Health environment as a
Habilitation Counselor, that will afford opportunities for growth and
development in the field of implementing treatment plans, counseling,
rehabilitation and skilled crisis management techniques.
Education
Shaw University
Raleigh, NC
Bachelor of Science: Sociology
Commencement Date: May 2010
Professional Experience
May 2009- March 2012 New Alternative Home
Healthcare Services Harrisburg, NC
Case Manager
Perform general case management duties to include, but not limited to,
visiting client every day. Make all doctor appointments, social worker
appointments, and make sure all needs are being met. Ensuring the client
has an advocate for needed services and any needed education. Keep up with
Plan of Care (POC) and make sure it is being followed correctly.
February 2011- August 2011 Statesville Housing
Authority Statesville, NC
Lead Group Mentor
Provided hands-on learning activities, tutoring, homework assistance and
educational field trips for youth. Documented each child's progress daily
and offered experiential enrichment opportunities for the students, aligned
with Standard Course of Study Objectives. Advocated for each child and
provided liaison services with those involved in the child's life.
Interacted in a positive, supportive and nurturing way with child's family.
Supported program goals on increasing youth participant resilience through
improved academic skills and behavior.
April 2010 - Present
Guardian Ad Litem Salisbury, NC
Guardian Ad Litem Volunteer
Investigates child abuse and neglect cases and makes appropriate emergency
removals from authority. Analyze cases, home-visits and court reports.
Facilitate meetings and document progress and or regression regarding
therapeutic treatment goals. Receive numerous referrals of cases of
suspected child abuse and neglect. Prepare written reports based on
investigation of abuse and what would be in the best interest of the child.
Consult with the treatment team regarding the issues relating to the
resources necessary for plan implementation. Participate in settlement
negotiations in court atmosphere and request documentary evidence such as
release records of the child and family.
Childcare Network
March 2012-Present
Lead Teacher
Developing and implementing age appropriate activities. I received a
CPR/AED Certified and First Aid. Supervise students during arrival and
dismissal. Work with small groups of children during center time. Work one
on one with intensive students as needed. Supervise students during lunch
time*Assist teachers in gathering information for project work. I assist at
Family Fun nights every month.
Skills & Abilities
Microsoft Office . Strong Verbal/Written Communication Case Management
Program Development Skills Relationship-Team Building Facilitation .
Goal Implementation Hospitality . Blackboard 6.0 . QuickBooks Database
Management System First Aid & CPR
Activities & Honors
Athletic Scholarship (Shaw University) - Captain/Player, Women's Basketball
Player/Member Recipient of Guardian Ad Litem -Court appointed advocate
for abused & neglected children National Association of Blacks in Criminal
Justice-Member Gang Prevention & Intervention Summit -Member/Volunteer
References
Available upon request