Experience

Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists' Residency

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wellness Counselor

  • May 2019 - Present

  Facilitating Mindfulness and Psycho-educational groups. - conflict resolution, communication styles, active listening, stress reduction techniques, etc. Providing individual counseling. Providing crisis advocacy as needed. Facilitating Mindfulness and Psycho-educational groups. - conflict resolution, communication styles, active listening, stress reduction techniques, etc. Providing individual counseling. Providing crisis advocacy as needed.



Western Michigan Comprehensive Treatment Center

• Grandville, MI

• Counselor 3

  • Dec 2019 - Mar 2020

  Provided person centered substance use therapy to individuals receiving Medicated Assisted Treatment. Facilitated the Relapse Prevention and Living in Balance paycho-educational groups each week. Provided person centered substance use therapy to individuals receiving Medicated Assisted Treatment. Facilitated the Relapse Prevention and Living in Balance paycho-educational groups each week.



Fountain Street Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Street Ministry Coordinator

  • Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

  Provided community resources, and assisted with problem solving to address needs. Facilitated conflict resolution among the homeless population and the church patrons. Enforced church rules and regulations, and upheld the safety and security of all patrons of the church. Provided community resources, and assisted with problem solving to address needs. Facilitated conflict resolution among the homeless population and the church patrons. Enforced church rules and regulations, and upheld the safety and security of all patrons of the church.



Family Outreach Center

• Muskegon, Michigan

• Recovery Management Clinician

  • Mar 2017 - Aug 2018

  Providing community based substance use treatment as a part of an interdisciplinary team, which includes the clinician, case manager, and recovery coach. Referrals received from Health West and Muskegon County Jail program. Providing community based substance use treatment as a part of an interdisciplinary team, which includes the clinician, case manager, and recovery coach. Referrals received from Health West and Muskegon County Jail program.



Catholic Charities

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Families Together Building Solutions - Pathways to Potential Worker

  • Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

  Providing opportunities to families and children by facilitating in-home, strength based, solution focused counseling services, and creating successful outcomes for all parties. Referrals come from DHS, CPS, or the child's school. Develop service plans, goals, and safety plans as needed for each family. Providing opportunities to families and children by facilitating in-home, strength based, solution focused counseling services, and creating successful outcomes for all parties. Referrals come from DHS, CPS, or the child's school. Develop service plans, goals, and safety plans as needed for each family.



Forest View Hospital

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Case Manager/Therapist per diem

  • Aug 2016 - Oct 2016

  Facilitate therapy and DBT groups every other weekend. Complete 4 groups each shift: 2 adult therapy groups, 1 adult DBT group, and 1 teen therapy group. Adult groups average 7 people, and teen groups average 12 people. Groups are voluntary for adult patients. Complete new patient workups as needed and as time allows. Facilitate therapy and DBT groups every other weekend. Complete 4 groups each shift: 2 adult therapy groups, 1 adult DBT group, and 1 teen therapy group. Adult groups average 7 people, and teen groups average 12 people. Groups are voluntary for adult patients. Complete new patient workups as needed and as time allows.



Protocall Services, Inc.

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Clinical Speciallist II

  • Oct 2015 - May 2016

  Assist callers in crisis. Brief solution-focused and person centered framework. Intervene and de-escalate. Focus on least restrictive interventions. Coordinate with local organizations. Coordinate intervention services for high risk situations. Complete safety assessments, including: suicidal and homicidal ideation, intentional self-injury, domestic violence, abuse, and psychiatric medications. Assist callers in crisis. Brief solution-focused and person centered framework. Intervene and de-escalate. Focus on least restrictive interventions. Coordinate with local organizations. Coordinate intervention services for high risk situations. Complete safety assessments, including: suicidal and homicidal ideation, intentional self-injury, domestic violence, abuse, and psychiatric medications.



YWCA West Central Michigan

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Casual Shelter Facilitator at Sojourner House

  • Oct 2014 - Oct 2015

  Crisis intervention.Resource referrals.Schedule shelter assessments.Manage the after-hours crisis line.

• Monitor for Safe Connections Program

  • Oct 2014 - Sep 2015

  Enforce program rules/guidelines.Present in room during parenting times.Advocate for physical and emotional safety of children .Refer issues and concerns to CPS as appropriate.Ensure safe exchanges at least 4 times per week.Maintain safe and appropriate environment for children during parenting time for 9-10 visits per week.Advise parents regarding appropriate parenting skills, age appropriate play, redirecting inappropriate conversations, etc.Advise parents about communicating personal challenges to children. Show less

• Counseling Intern

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

  Crisis advocacy and counseling.Complete bio-psycho-social assessments for counseling clients.Member of the CURE (Committee for Understanding Racial Equity) team .Advisee on Staff Training & Education workgroup for WEAVE (Working to End Assault and Violence for Everyone) Initiative .Trained staff on White Privilege in April 2015 at a YWCA all staff meeting: - Approved by The CURE (Committee for Understanding Racial Equity) team - Used the DVD “Tim Wise: on White Privilege” and interactive activities (Race Game, writing activities, and questions to start group dialogue)Completed new provider training which included the following topics: - Stalking - Crisis interventions- Social norms & violence against women - Domestic violence perpetrator dynamics- Empathizing & Empowerment - Developmental disabilities - Assessment & self-harm intervention - Compassion fatigue/vicarious trauma- Effects of domestic violence & sexual assault on children- Survivor psychological response to domestic violence and sexual assault Show less



MOKA

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Mentor

  • Dec 2013 - Oct 2014

  Coached small groups of adults with developmental disabilities: - Volunteering at Kids Food Basket and God’s Kitchen - Social skill development - Exercise - Healthy eating and living practices - Hygiene - Use of technology Coached small groups of adults with developmental disabilities: - Volunteering at Kids Food Basket and God’s Kitchen - Social skill development - Exercise - Healthy eating and living practices - Hygiene - Use of technology



Family Outreach Center

• Community Living Supports Worker

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2014

  Supported youth 4-17 years old with developmental disabilities and behavioral issues, with emphasis on teaching, helping, assisting, and training:- Anger management - Resume writing- Communication skills - Employment- Healthy eating and living practices - Emotional regulation- ADHD behavior managementAssisted with respite services, averaging 4-7 children per event, approximately twice a month.Facilitated respite services for 6 months- Scheduled events, staff coverage, & activities- Reminder calls to parents to verify attendance for appropriate staff coverage- Maintained inventory (snacks, craft supplies) Show less

• Supports Coordinator

  • Dec 2013 - Mar 2014

  Promoted problem solving and resource allocation for individuals in the Native American Community- Housing assistance - Resume writing/updating- Medication stabilization - Researching Native lineage - Tribal application assistance - Employment Filled the position until the agency could hire a Licensed BSW—with emphasis on hiring a Native American candidate.



Sheldon Cleaners

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Counter Clerk

  • Feb 2007 - Aug 2013

  Assisted customers with incoming and outgoing orders, tag and de-tag, general cleaning, and help customers with problems and complaints. Assisted customers with incoming and outgoing orders, tag and de-tag, general cleaning, and help customers with problems and complaints.



Kingsbury Place Apartments

• Intern

  • Sep 2011 - Apr 2012

  Assisted adults and families who have suffered from homelessness, or who suffer from mental illness and/or developmental disabilities: - maintain independent living - resume assistance - crisis intervention - mediate disagreements among residents - budget management Assisted adults and families who have suffered from homelessness, or who suffer from mental illness and/or developmental disabilities: - maintain independent living - resume assistance - crisis intervention - mediate disagreements among residents - budget management



Michigan Technological University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • May 2010 - Jun 2010

  Developed a packet for students, faculty and parents about Transsexuality. Completed a poster presentation on my research at both Michigan Tech and Grand Rapids Community College. Developed a packet for students, faculty and parents about Transsexuality. Completed a poster presentation on my research at both Michigan Tech and Grand Rapids Community College.



Michael's Arts and Crafts

• 28th Street, Grand Rapids, MI

• Floral Lead Sales

  • Jun 1999 - Feb 2007

  Stocked, unloaded product truck, assisted customers, cashier, and framing assistance when needed. Other positions held: cashier, stocker, Front End Supervisor, and Arts and Crafts Lead Sales. Stocked, unloaded product truck, assisted customers, cashier, and framing assistance when needed. Other positions held: cashier, stocker, Front End Supervisor, and Arts and Crafts Lead Sales.