Deborah Blythe
Richmond Hill NY **419
E-mail ********@***.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in the field of counseling that will allow me to service people with disabilities.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
AMAP Training Chemical Dependency Rehabilitation Training
Mandated Reporting, Child Welfare Law HIV/AIDS & CPR
Cultural Diversity Therapeutic Training Individualized care plans
Family Networking model Behavior Modification Techniques.
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Motivational Speaker, Caseload Manager Substance Abuse and Mental
Behavioral Management Advisor Family and Emotional Development Evaluating Residents with special needs Computer Literate
Outstanding Achievement in Guidance and Counseling Keyboard Specialist wpm40wpm
EDUCATION
Metropolitan College Master Degree-expert-8-2012
of New York Major: Public Administration
College of New Rochelle Bachelors Degree May –2008
School of New Resources Major: Social Science
Cornell University Family Development Credential (FDC), 1999
EMPLOYMENT
CASE WORKER MAY 2010-DEC 2010
HOME OF SECOND CHANCE GREENSBORO NC 27405
Worked as a member of a community base support team servicing adults with mental illness and substance abuse problems. Making sure they received services, assistants, food stamps, and medical assistants. day care, job search, furniture assistant, as making
COOK/COUNSELOR/CASE MANAGER Dec 2007-Feb2010 TRANSITIONAL SERVICES WHITESTONE, NY
Worked with adults with mental health illness and substance abuse problems (MICA) in a home setting. Providing and prepared hot meals daily making sure all areas are safe and clean. Providing counseling crisis intervention administrating medication worker with other service providers. Doing case note daily and services plan monthly
CASE MANAGER May 2008-Jun, 2009
PSCH, INC College Point NY
Worked with adults with mental health illness, substance abuse /MICA in Apartment Program Providing counseling and medication assistant management, money management and taking urinalyses daily. Making home visits, and providing crisis intervention making sure apartment is clean and safe. Complete case notes daily and monthly services plans
PARENT ADVOCATE Sept 2003- May 2006
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION New York, NY 10007
Counseled adults with mental illness while working with their children ages 12-21 some with emotional disturbances. Assisted parents in receiving the proper services as school, medical benefits, public assistance and food stamps in order to stabilize the family. Assisted the family while in crisis making sure the proper support was in place. Completed progress note and monthly log.
DAY HABITATION AID Feb 2002-April 2003
QSAC AUTISM SERVICES Astoria Queens, NY
Worked with developmentally delayed adults providing educational and recreational activities in a school setting taking field trips, assisting client on job sites .In Suring the safety of all clients doing case notes daily and travel log monthly
PARENT ADVOCATE/PEER ADVOCATE April 2000 -May 2001
QUEENS CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER Long Island City, NY
Worked with parents diagnosed with a mental illness and substance abuse problems while provided case management to their children ages 11-21 with some emotional disturbances. Made school visits, home visits assisted the family while in crisis making sure all supports were in place following up with services providers and doing case notes daily and monthly log.
PARENT /PEER ADVOCATE Oct 1997- March 2000
STEINWAY CHILD&FAMILY SERVICES Long Island ` City, NY
Worked with children ages 5-21 some diagnosed emotional disturbance and provided support to the family. Assisted with help for proper services, mental health, food public assistances, making school and home visits assisting families in crisis making sure all supports are in place. Maintained case notes daily
Deborah Blythe
107-20 120 ST
Richmond Hill NY 11419
E-Mail ********@***.***
To whom it may concern
It is with great pleasure that I submit my resume with hopes of obtaining a position with your company. I am very confident that I will be an asset to your organization due to my employment experience, education and willingness to accept new challenges.
My objective is to contribute the knowledge and skill gained through both experience and education. I have capitalized on my ability to undertake various assignments, learn quickly and find effective solutions to problems and maintain a high range of productivity. My exposures are unique and have sharpened my appreciation of what it takes to contribute. My proven record of accomplishments makes me confident that I will be a big asset to your company.
I hope my resume will provide you with an idea as to the kind of experience that I can offer. I look forward to hearing from you
Sincerely,
Deborah Blythe
Deborah Blythe