Independent Living Counselor

• Aug 2019 - Present

Transitioning and preparing high risk adolescents for out of the home placement. Collaborating with team and clients to create Individualized Service Plans reach desired goals in education, employment, housing, life skills and methods to successfullyCoordinating with county services to mobilize resources to support resiliency, self-efficacy, and independence among youth in program. Building positive rapport with clients and utilizing trauma-informed care methods to effectively counsel clients. Documenting client progress towards goals, providing behavioral interventions, and offering psycho education to clients. Coordinating with service providers, Child & Youth Services, Juvenile Probation, foster parents, and county resources to ensure continuity of care and safety of clients after discharge from the program.

Lead Mental Health Technician

• Jun 2016 - Jun 2019