Experience

J F Drake State Technical College

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Serves as part-time Adjunct Instructor in General Studies Department. Provides course instruction for General Psychology and Human Growth & Development online at the community college level. Serves as part-time Adjunct Instructor in General Studies Department. Provides course instruction for General Psychology and Human Growth & Development online at the community college level.



Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I interview and assess patients with disabilities and other vocational difficulties to determine when they are ready for employment and what type of work best suits their skills and qualifications. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I interview and assess patients with disabilities and other vocational difficulties to determine when they are ready for employment and what type of work best suits their skills and qualifications.



Rashanda N Foster

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Published Author and Speaker

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  Pearls of Grace www.rashandafoster.com Pearls of Grace www.rashandafoster.com



Armed Forces Services Corporation

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Army Wounded Warrior Advocate

  • Mar 2015 - Jun 2018

  • Provided non-clinical case management to over 300 wounded Soldiers, Veterans, and their families throughout their career lifecycle to ensure successful transitions from injury to duty return to transitions into the civilian community. • Assisted soldiers based on their individual needs by directing them to proper resources to obtain their entitlements such as VA compensation, Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC), Vocation Rehabilitation Education benefits, housing allowances, and other programs they are eligible. • Prepared documents to assist Veterans with applying for CRSC, disability claims, and appeals to the Veterans Administration (VA). • Kept up to date on available resources and programs and identify which program best suited their needs • Reviewed all soldiers and veterans individual case files to ensure accuracy and validity. • Delivered compassionate, tailored personal support, and guidance. • Served as a mediator addressing complaints to the VA, disputing disability findings in medical records, and developing alternative solutions for resolving disputes. • Completed intake interviews to gather information for submittal into the Army Wounded Care and Transition System (AWCTS) data management system. • Educated and counseled AW2 Soldiers, Veterans, and their families on the policies, procedures, and programs offered through the program in order to ensure maximum assistance is received. • Facilitated outreach efforts and briefings to internal and external organizations as well as soldiers and veterans to educate the community on program benefits, for recruitment, employment opportunities for veterans, and to increase the company’s involvement in the area. • Managed Deltek Costpoint daily to document direct and indirect time. • Advocated on behalf of soldiers to community, educational, and civic organizations. • Provided excellent customer service and marketing.



New Horizons Behavioral Health

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

• Contract Intake Counselor

  • Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  • Conducted interviews, patient evaluations, and mental/behavioral health assessments to gather data to create successful individual treatment plans that encouraged the achievement of various milestones, goals, and objectives. • Completed HIPAA Training and educated patients on HIPAA and patient privacy standards. • Provided, mentoring, guidance, and coaching through group counseling sessions to substance abuse persons on relapse prevention, healthy recovery, and life skills to increase substance abuse awareness and prevention. • Maintained regular communication with external agencies or internal departments pertaining to advocacy, crisis intervention, and educational or health promotion, to meet the specific needs of each client. • Coordinated and facilitated outreach and prevention services with third party vendors for patient referrals.



Stewart County Schools

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Counselor

  • Jul 2007 - Jul 2014

  • Conducted interviews, patient evaluations, and mental/behavioral health assessments to gather data to create successful individual treatment plans that encouraged the achievement of various milestones, goals, and objectives. • Completed HIPAA Training and educated patients on HIPAA and patient privacy standards. • Provided, mentoring, guidance, and coaching through group counseling sessions to substance abuse persons on relapse prevention, healthy recovery, and life skills to increase substance abuse awareness and prevention. • Maintained regular communication with external agencies or internal departments pertaining to advocacy, crisis intervention, and educational or health promotion, to meet the specific needs of each client. • Coordinated and facilitated outreach and prevention services with third party vendors for patient referrals.



Alabama Unified Prevention Systems

• County Coalition Coordinator

  • Aug 2005 - Jul 2007

  • Performed program needs assessment, identified program requirements, how to evangelize community members, and developed processes that sustained prevention programs in the county. • Facilitated community forums and meetings to discuss the implementation of program initiatives which resulted in an increase of the Coalition’s involvement and participation within the community. • Developed and completed a community needs assessment in order to orchestrate functional programs that would assist in the growth and development of the area. • Worked collaboratively with community stakeholders to formulate a strategic plan that provided step by step guidance on how to grow the company’s presence and receive program involvement within the local community. • Collaborated with the Coalition Chair to coordinate and budget all aspects of scheduled Coalition activities. Developed, monitored, and administered all program budgets to ensure compliance. • Recruited over 30 volunteers in the community to become members of the County Coalition.

• Women's Program Director

  • May 2003 - Aug 2005

  • Directed entire Women’s Program that included EEO leadership, program development, sustainability, budget oversight and ensured budget constraints were in line with program requirements. • Met monthly with program management to discus program effectiveness and budget. • Responsible for the oversight of all program staff, clients, and activities of the Women’s Program. • Increased the number of program participants through community outreach and expanded marketing initiatives. • Conducted outreaches on agency services at Community Health Fairs on behalf of the agency. • Completed HIPAA Training and educated patients on HIPAA and patient privacy standards. • Facilitated office and program management by reviewing company policies, procedures, and services to aid in the development and implementation of program requirements and administration processes for program effectiveness. • Supervised and managed a staff of 11 while conducting professional development activities for to ensure quarterly and annual program goals and objectives were met. • Monitored and evaluated programs to provide effective assessments of the experience of each participant and ensure delivery of quality services. • Provided clients with information regarding their rights and responsibilities as it relates to reasonable accommodations. • Conducted screenings and assessments to create successful individual treatment plans that encourage the achievement of milestones, goals, and objectives. • Reviewed client complaints and investigated before addressing them with staff. • Managed conflict issues, employees, patient care, family complaints and change management initiatives. • Worked with clients and staff to resolve disputes through conflict resolution. • Maintained accurate/complete client files, following policy and procedures while preserving strict confidentiality. • Provided coaching, counsel, guidance, and mentoring to clients and staff. Screened and interviewed candidates.