Briyonnie Houston
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Credentials
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National Coalition Building Institute, "Training the Trainer"
National Coalition Building IntituteJun, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion - Ethics Training for University Employees
University of Illinois SpringfieldJan, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Safe Zone certificate
UIS Gender & Sexuality Student Services
Experience
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Therapeutic Life Coach
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Feb 2022 - Present
A wellness community in Chicago committed to supporting college students striving for academic and social success. A wellness community in Chicago committed to supporting college students striving for academic and social success.
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Primed For Life INC
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Transition Manager
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Jan 2019 - Nov 2019
Primed for Life, Inc. (PFL) is a collaboration of programs used to address the growing need in the communities to educate and empower individuals who are overcoming challenging, life changing, and at-risk lifestyles and behaviors. Primed for Life, Inc. (PFL) is a collaboration of programs used to address the growing need in the communities to educate and empower individuals who are overcoming challenging, life changing, and at-risk lifestyles and behaviors.
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University of Illinois Springfield
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant
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Feb 2015 - May 2019
The Diversity Center is a cultural, educational, and social entity on campus to represent and advocate for the concerns and challenges of all students.Developed and coordinated programs and activities that promote awareness of diversity and LGBTQ/allied issues on campus.Conducted and managed meetings to introduce, plan, and coordinate new programming and events.Spearheaded Diversity Center's Xpressions and DiversiTea programming events for the campus.Spearheaded and collaborated with UIS Women's Center and Counseling Center to help spread awareness about sexual assault and promote bystander interventions by pledging for the IT'S ON US Campaign.Facilitated workshops for students to better understand the impact of stereotypes and biased statements.Facilitated campus orientation tables and recruitment activities for over 200 new students. Show less
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Americorps Vista
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Feb 2014 - Jul 2015
Recruited, orientated, and managed student volunteers including handling background checks and tracking hours using Connect Software.Coordinated volunteer projects such as Leadership for Life and a partnership with the Head-start program.Conducted partnership presentations, set up tours to UIS, and process paperwork.Spearheaded Green Zone, a program that assists transitioning veterans.Served as a mentor to first generation college students.
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Gateway Foundation
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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500 - 600 Employee
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Intern
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2018
Gateway Foundation, a trusted non-profit leader providing drug treatment and alcohol treatment in correctional treatment settings since 1968, currently operates treatment programs for men, women, adolescents, special needs, and dual diagnosis clients involved in the criminal justice system. Completed over 700 hours of professional experience through practicum and internship credit hours. Established rapport by expressing genuine empathy and developing trust to facilitate the therapeutic relationship. Developed treatment plans tailored to the individual needs based on the assessment findings, personal interview, and applied selective counseling theories and strategies to enhance treatment effectiveness. Provided individual and group counseling by developing a therapeutic relationship to help clients identify and use their strengths to mobilize resources and resolve their problems. Documented all relevant client information including service plans, treatment reports, progress notes, to evaluate the effectiveness of counseling strategies on client's progress toward completion of treatment goals. Effectively communicated resources to ensure the provisions of effective treatment toward established goals and documented. Confidentiality and ethical requirements were adhered to at all times. Consulted with lead supervisor, counselors, and physicians on a regular basis to assure client's quality care. Presented relevant alcohol and drug abuse education and educational information to the client through formal and informal processes. Show less
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Springfield Housing Authority
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Section 3 Coordinator
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Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
The Springfield Housing Authority is the primary leader in providing quality affordable housing to individuals and families, while encouraging partnerships necessary for residents to develop self-sufficiency and to be productive members of the community. Developed a daily working system to allow for maximum attention to detail and contractor interaction as necessary to receive, input and manage all compliance data. Ensured compliance with Section 3 policies through presentations and trainings with contractors and resident-owned businesses. Assisted qualified residents actively seeking employment, and maintain a current database. Show less
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AmeriCorps VISTA
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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VISTA
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Feb 2014 - Jul 2015
AmeriCorps VISTA is a national service program designed to alleviate poverty. I served as a Vista at the University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center. Recruited, orientated, and managed student volunteers including handling background checks and tracking hours using Connect Software. Coordinated volunteer projects such as Leadership for Life and a partnership with the Head-start program. Conducted partnership presentations, set up tours to UIS, and process paperwork. Spearheaded Green Zone, a program that assists transitioning veterans. Served as a mentor to first generation college students. Show less
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Education
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2015 - 2018
University of Illinois Springfield
Counseling Masters Candidate, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor -
2008 - 2012
Illinois College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sociology
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