Experience

Columbia College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Oct 2010 - Present

  · Teach undergraduate Human Services courses as scheduled each semester. · Prepare lectures and exercises. · Grade exams, presentations, and papers. · Advise students individually when required. · With the assistance of the department director, selecte, prepare and maintain current curriculum, course outlines and printed and non-printed instructional materials. · Conduct all classes in accordance with an established and current course syllabus and approved textbook. Show less



Roscrance Health Network

• Addictions Counselor

  • Mar 2010 - Sep 2011

  Conduct individual, group, and family counseling and educational sessions for patients and/or family members. • Undertake primary case management responsibilities for designated patients. • Ensure that patient service records are maintained consistent with OASA, JCAHO and Medicaid regulations. • Maintain communications with all staff (e.g. admissions, therapeutic passes, and discharge plans). • Assume on-call responsibilities per schedule or when designated. • Present workshops, lectures and training to patients, families, staff and community groups. • Serve as a member of the DOC Clinical Team and participate in all team meetings and activities. • Exercise confidentiality in keeping with the professional Code of Ethics and within the framework of the law. Show less



Youth Services Network

• Counselor

  • May 2010 - Feb 2011

  · Provided assessment and therapeutic treatment to children and families. · Co-facilitated Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to chronic Stress (SPARCS) group counseling for adolescents. · Provided counseling for foster care families. · Provided case management services as required. · Counseled truant high school students and advocated for clients in truancy court. · Worked in coordination with private and state-operated social service agencies to provide comprehensive services. Show less



Imagine College Prep High School

• Special Education Assistant

  • Oct 2004 - Jan 2007

  • Provided direct instructional support to students, as outlined in the Individualized Educational Plan. • .Implemented modifications and adaptations to the environment or materials as directed by the certified teaching staff, and assisted staff in maintaining charts and other records related to students progress. • Assisted in the development of Individualized Educational Plans. • Modeled appropriate pro-social skills, participation, and problem-solving skills. • Collected data regarding students reaching goals/objectives as directed by certified staff. Show less