Social Service Professional
Resume:
PHYLLIS THOMAS- LESHOURE
Chicago, Illinois 60619
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CAREER SUMMARY
Accomplishment oriented behavioral health professional with a wealth of experience in counseling and needs assessment and program planning. Has a vast amount of experience in development, training, supervising and implementing programs for children and adults with developmental and behavioral challenges. At least 20 years of program development with a diversified community-based organization. Results oriented with excellent organization, interpersonal, analytical, oral/written communication and team leadership abilities. Has volunteer experience in social, political, and educational arena’s.
EDUCATION
Chicago School of Professional Psychology Master of Arts in Psychology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind or Visually Impaired – Chicago, Illinois
Instructor/Supervisor: July 2005- July 2010
Evaluated and instructed, blind or visually impaired, multi-disabled adults in all program components designed to enhance vocational and personal goals, including job readiness training, vocational skills, arts and recreational activities, independent living skills, and other activities as appropriate. Collaborated with supported employment job coach to meet vocational goals and provided on-site employment counseling as needed. Assisted or referred program participants for instruction in mobility, and socialization as needed. Inspected trainee's work in process and finished products to ensure quality requirements, providing regular feedback of production progress to all trainees. Provided protection and safe conditions for all program participants or others.
New Outlook Family Care Services – Chicago, Illinois
Counselor/Mentor: September 1998 – 2005
Worked with at-risk youth, assisting them to achieve their full potential through dynamic professional long-term counseling and mentoring relationship with carefully screened and caring adults. Developed curriculum goals and programs that were appropriate to the ages and functionality of populations served.
Kismet Family Service –Chicago, Illinois
Consultant: September 1996 – 2005
Mentored youth between the ages of 4 through 20 providing counseling and tutoring services. Responsibilities were to teach students pre-academic and academic skills, functional living, socialization, recreation, leisure, and communication skills.
HRDI- Chicago, Illinois
ACT Case Manager/Counselor: September 1994 – September 1996
Provided intensive case management to clients. Developed and implemented treatment plans. Maintained client case records. Provided counseling services. Facilitated group therapy sessions. Provided behavior analytic treatment services with the supervision and assistance of seasoned therapist and convened with psychiatrist for medication monitoring. Focused on treatment issues and relapse prevention. Served as payee for the clients and provided crisis intervention services to them.
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