Latisha Williams
Powder Springs, GA 30127
770-***-****(h) 770-***-****(c)
*********@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications:
• More than 12 years experience in working with adolescents with effective results
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Great supervisory, organizational, decision making, and time management skills
• A strong desire to help others and a keen interest in the care and well-being of others
• Goal-oriented, self-motivated and the ability to work independently
• Ability to perform and work collaboratively in a strong team concept environment
• Clear understanding in keeping sensitive information confidential
Professional Background
(11/2010 – Present) Ryla Teleservices, Inc.
Certified Verizon Wireless Customer Care Representative
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints, billing questions and payment requests
• Calm angry callers by listening and assisting to their needs
• Assess customer issues and use resources to reach problem resolution and design best option solutions
• Interact daily with internal departments in finance, technical service, and new business to support customers
• Consistently meeting performance benchmarks in all areas (call volume, rep resolve, adherence)
• Complete monthly training on new/changing services and newly released equipment
(2007 – 2010) The Center for Children & Young Adults – Marietta, GA
Overnight Campus Coach/QA Supervisor
• Supervised and managed clients and staff for three buildings
• Completed after hour intakes and assessments/create and maintain client charts
• Triage and managed overnight emergencies for all buildings
• Completed all documentation/reports related to overnight crisis (ORS reportable issues)
• Audited and facilitated staff’s ability to audit client’s charts monthly
• Reviewed medication logs daily for correct dispensing/notified managers of needed refills
• Prepared written monthly reports for any inaccuracies and submitted to Compliance Officer
• Assisted Compliance Officer in adjusting agency policies concerning medication and charts
• Final accountability for ORS, DHS, COA, and agency documentation requirements
• Developed and implemented performance quality improvement at program and organizational levels
Program Manager/Coach
• Supervise and train staff of eight Client Care Professionals
• Complete intake process on new admissions/client orientation and room assignments
• Arrange medical appointments and apply for community services as needed for clients
• Participate with Social Services Team in planning care and assessing the needs of each client
• Ensure individualized Service Plans for each client is implemented and monitored by assigned CCP
• Document and facilitate staff’s ability to document client’s daily activities, Service Plan progress and daily behavior
• Ensure compliance with agency and licensing requirements with ORS and DHR/maintain COA standards
Client Care Professional
• Provide direct care and watchful oversight and positively interact with clients
• Complete daily reports of interaction with clients/document progress made on Service Plan
• Implement behavior modification techniques as instructed/ document behavior and actions taken
• Act as advocate for clients who have grievance with agency, program functioning or peers
• Followed agency policies and training protocol when completing medication distribution
(2006 – 2007) Live Oaks Shelter/Twin Cedars - Carrollton, GA
Resident Advocate II
• Supervised clients to ensure rules and program regulations are followed
• Prepared meals for clients according to USDA regulations
• Managed client’s behavior with behavior modification point system
• Complete daily progress notes, shift summary, and behavior reports/record and dispense medication
• Conduct and submit monthly reports for fire drills
(1997 – 2006) St. Agatha Home - Nanuet, NY
Detention Supervisor
• Supervise, hire and train staff of 12 Direct Care Workers
• Prepare weekly staff schedule, conduct meetings, and complete monthly/ annual staff reviews
• Develop and monitor daily program schedule, behavior modification system, and recreation schedule
• Comply with regulations of county, state and child caring agencies/document and report client non-compliance
• Maintain and submit documents for yearly program operating licensing
• Correspond with parents, county probation, school officials, and county social service dept concerning clients
• Appear with clients in family court and provide written/verbal report
• Maintain monthly budget for program within guidelines of agency policies and regulations
Assistant Supervisor
• Supervise staff and clients to ensure proper flow of program activities/train new staff on program procedures
• Provide proper overview of daily logs, progress notes, intake forms, and incident reports for proper completion
• Provide weekly reports to county case workers and probation officers on progress of clients
• Create and maintain client’s charts to ensure mandatory documents are received
• Schedule all necessary medical and therapy appointments
• Acting supervisor and assume responsibilities in the absence of Detention Supervisor
May – August 2010 YWCA of Northwest Georgia Marietta, GA Internship
• Interact with clients to help motivate to complete case plan
• Answered and recorded crisis hotline calls for assessment
• Aided clients in resume building and applying for documents needed for employment
• Met with clients to discuss and document progress on case plan
Education and Training
• Bachelor of Science in Social Science, Mercer University, GA (2010)
• Certificate in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• Certificate in Victim Assistance (2010)
• Certified First Aid/CPR