~ Eager to contribute exceptional Case Management, Client Relations, and Vocational Training talents toward supporting a dynamic organization in achieving goals and objectives. ~

 

 

         Strong background in working with and advocating for youth in state custody and in Juvenile Court.

         Able to leverage solid knowledge of community resources and relationship-building expertise to assist clients with barriers to well-being in accessing available programs, services, and sources of assistance.

         Outstanding management, organizational, planning and multi-tasking capabilities.

         Considerable skills as coach and physical therapist for a wide range of athletics and sports.

         Superior communication, problem solving and negotiating skills.

         Adept at working with mentally challenged and delinquent youths, facilitating group and individual vocational therapy, and promoting physical fitness and health.

         Excel in conducting assessments and assisting clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds including those suffering from substance abuse and mental health problems.

         Equally effective working autonomously as well as within a collaborative environment using a multidisciplinary approach. 

         Incisive, methodical, and proficient at one-on-one counseling, group facilitation, and associated administrative tasks such as record-keeping and report preparation. 

 

 

Cumberland Hall-Chattanooga Therapeutic Foster Care Psychiatric Services, Nashville, TN, 2007 to 2010

Case Manager / Counselor       

         Participate in initial interviewing, screening and matching of clients to therapeutic foster families.

         Conduct pre-placement interviews between referrals and treatment foster parents.

         Regularly meet with foster parent and client and maintain meticulous documentation.

         Complete initial 30-day assessment to accurately determine client s need for behavior/emotional, independent living, biological family, medical, educational, and nutritional services.

         Reliably provide crisis on-call intervention, evaluation, and assessment for clients and therapeutic foster care parents as well as guidance on issues such as discipline, limit-setting, substance abuse, nutrition, independent living skills, communication skills, etc.

         Maximize positive outcomes for clients and foster/biological families by establishing linkages with community agencies and resources, serving as an advocate, and cultivating cohesive and cooperative relationships.

         Apply excellent analytical abilities to create and implement individualized client treatment plans.

         Coordinate respite and internal placement for assigned clients and closely monitor ongoing progress to ensure attainment of goals.

          

Continued

 

 

 

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

RCI Therapeutic Foster Care Services, Nashville, TN, 2005 to 2007             

Case Manager / Tutor C Mentor Supervisor  

• Played an integral role in treatment plan development and implementation for children and families.
• Demonstrated exemplary organizational skills in maintaining casework documentation and progress notes, providing crisis intervention, and assisting with transportation of children.
• Provided therapeutic support to children regarding educational goals, anger control, and issues such as grief, separation, and personal or family troubles.
• Scheduled and facilitated group process and structured treatment activities.
• Strategically coordinated efforts with various social service agencies to arrange pre-placement and long-term placement of children with foster or biological families.  

 

Youth Villages, Nashville, TN, 1994 to 2005

Teacher / Counselor

• Exhibited polished leadership talents as Shift Leader and Counselor to youths aged 14 to 19 in residential group home for unruly and delinquent children, recovering sex offenders, and teenagers convicted of substance abuse. 
• Flexibly performed broad-scope functions such as crisis intervention, counseling, administering medication to clients, progress monitoring, and assisting clients in managing finances. 
• Coached, motivated and empowered individuals to improve coping and personal living skills, and to achieve self-reliance.
• Drove unified efforts among caseworkers, intercept workers, psychiatrists, and medical care personnel to optimize client progress and outcomes.
• Administered vocational training and job search efforts, assisting clients in writing r sum s, completing job applications, and preparing for interviews.   
• Solicited community business owners to identify and secure job opportunities for youth.

 

Prior Background:

 

Counselor, Serendipity House, Nashville, TN, 1991 to 1994

Community Living Specialist, Open ArmsCare Corporation, Nashville, TN, 1991 to 1994

 

 

Bachelor of Science in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation ~ Minor in Psychology

Tennessee State University,  Nashville, TN

 

Certified PATH Trainer

 

 

Assistant Head Coach, Training Ground Track Club, Nashville, TN, 2006 to Present

Offensive Coordinator & Assistant Head Coach, Antioch Falcon Football, Antioch, TN, 2005 to Present

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hiring Agent Name

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Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a <insert job title/position> and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

In addition to considerable strengths and experience in the social services arena, I bring to you excellent qualifications in physical health therapy and coaching, sharp assessment skills, and a strong blend of case management and counseling skills. To complement these qualifications, I offer impressive talents in motivating and empowering clients to optimize their psychological and physical health and well-being, and an unwavering commitment to ensuring consistent adherence to ethical, regulatory, and confidentiality policies.

 

As a proactive contributor to <insert name of organization>, you will find me to be a driven professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance and initiative. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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