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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Attendant Counselor 1 at Fircrest Rehabilitation Center, Shoreline, WA (12/15 to 2/16)

Implement individualized behavioral support plans with clients who exhibit challenging behaviors including those individuals with a dual diagnosis of inlectual disability and mental illness.

 
Residential Counselor at Compass Housing Alliance; Seattle, WA (09/2015 to 09/16)

Provide supportive, safe and comfortable living environment to homeless women in residential program.
Engage residents in supportive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
Explain and enforce program policies and agency rules.

 
Intake/Placement Specialist at Recovery Centers of King County; Seattle, WA
(04/2013 to 04/2014)

Provides overview of agency programs, services and entry procedures to potential patients, family members and referral sources.
Conducts initial screening interviews with individuals to obtain required information and/or documentation in advance of scheduling intake.
Schedule intake appointments
Assist counselors in placing patients in the correct level of care.
Collaborate with outside facilities to ensure proper placement of patient.

 
Relief Counselor at Compass Housing Alliance; Seattle, WA (03/2013 to 12/2013)

Provide supportive, safe and comfortable environment to clients.
Engage clients in supportive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
Link residents to relevant resources and programs, etc.
Articulate and enforce program rules and applicable regulations.
Intervene in any and all medical, mental health or facility crises.
Model appropriate problem-solving and interpersonal community living skills.
Communicate and work effectively with staff and clients from a various economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, physical and mental ability and sexual orientations.

 
Associated Counselor at Lakeside-Milam; Burien, WA (02/2013 to 04/2013)

Provides a continuity of care for patients through the provision of regular, individual, and group orientation. Intervenes with patients exhibiting agitation.
Provides continuing patient education and guidance through films, Alcoholics Anonymous, and routine program activities as directed.
Documents and logs accurate and information for Case Managers regarding clients.
Crisis Intervention

Youth Residential Counselor at AACRES, LLC; Seattle, WA; (03/2012 to 08/2012)

Facilitate client instruction for achieving goals
Develop individualized support and counseling plan.
Provide least intrusive method of support/instruction to client.
Facilitate client independence, power, choice, and growth.
Provide informal support to clients in completing tasks.
Initiate and support variety of client interests in community environments.
Facilitate client involvement in vocational programs.
Respect client rights/individuality.
Maintain/promote positive relationships and respectful interactions with clients.

Various Social Work Positions at Adulescens, Inc.; Brampton, ONT (1993-2008)
Child Protection Outreach Specialist (01/2002 – 07/2008)
Child Protection Supervisor (07/1998 – 01/2002)
Child Protection Specialist (01/1996 – 07/1998)
Residential Youth Care Manager (07/1994 – 01/1996)
Residential Youth Care Specialist (01/1993 – 07/1994)

Provide support and supervision to residents as directed through Individual Support Agreements and management plans.
Assist residents to strive for optimal independence in their activities of daily living through skill development opportunities and training.
Work with a team of health professionals, family, friends and carers to implement a program of support.

EDUCATION
in Social and Human Services; Seattle Central College; Seattle, WA
in Family Support Studies; Edmonds Community College; Lynnwood, WA
Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health; University of Washington; Seattle, WA
Certificate in Child Advocacy Studies; Shoreline Community College; Shoreline, WA

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Chemical Dependency Professional Trainee
Nursing Assistant-Registered
First Aid & CPR Certification