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Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Summary

Personable and proactive Mental Health Counselor focused on building positive rapport with a diverse range of clients. Critical thinker who thrives under pressure.

Highlights
  • Group homes
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training
  • Experience working with disabled persons
  • Natural leader
  • Compassionate
  • Skilled mediator
Accomplishments

Created and implemented daily activities and workshops for at risk youth involved in the criminal justice system.

Experience
04/2010 to Current
YOUTH ADVOCATE Community Action Partnership Of San Luis Obispo County Santa Barbara County, CA,

Assessed and wrote treatment plans and weekly progress notes for each client assigned to caseload.


Selected and compiled relevant information and resources for clients to support them in overcoming mental and emotional problems.Referred clients to outside social service providers to address psychiatric and personal issues.


Communicated regularly with family members and significant others during the treatment process.


Acted as a role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.Conferred with parents and guardians, teachers and administrators to resolve clients' behavioral and academic problems.



07/1999 to 06/2009
COUNSELOR/NCCP/CHOIR DIRECTOR/SECURITY Merakey Grand Rapids, MI,

Led group therapy sessions consisting of 10 to 13 young women focusing on therapeutic programs consisted around physical, cognitive, emotional, moral, social and sexual growth.


Conducted 2 crisis counseling sessions each week.


Assessed and wrote treatment plans and weekly progress notes for each client assigned to caseload.


Completed documentation for all clients attending group sessions.


Supported residential clients in completing tasks such as toileting, brushing teeth and general hygiene.


Administered discipline appropriately and set limits for behavior.


Implemented therapeutic plans for each child and recorded child's progress in case file.


Acted as a role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.



05/2004 to 2005
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN Stairways Behavioral Health City, STATE,

Assisted with 12 clients with co-occurring disorders.


Selected and compiled relevant information and resources for clients to support them in overcoming mental and emotional problems.


Facilitated a weekly discussion group about relationship issues for men and women.


Supported residential clients in completing tasks such as toileting, brushing teeth and general hygiene.


Administered discipline appropriately and set limits for behavior.



04/2004 to 2005
PART TIME AID FOR MENTAL AND PHYICAL CHALLENGED ADULTS Gertrude Barber Center City, STATE,

Assessed and wrote treatment plans and weekly progress notes for each client assigned to caseload.


Completed documentation for all clients attending group sessions.


Supported residential clients in completing tasks such as toileting, brushing teeth and general hygiene.


Administered discipline appropriately and set limits for behavior.


Completed documentation for all clients attending group sessions.










Education
Expected in 2007 to to
Associate of Science: Criminal Justice
Mercyhurst College - Erie, PA
GPA:

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Mercyhurst College

Job Titles Held:

  • YOUTH ADVOCATE
  • COUNSELOR/NCCP/CHOIR DIRECTOR/SECURITY
  • MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
  • PART TIME AID FOR MENTAL AND PHYICAL CHALLENGED ADULTS

Degrees

  • Associate of Science

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