Ebony Dowdy Email & Phone Number

As a Doula, support is provided immediately during pregnancy and after various pregnancy outcomes. With an emphasis in behavioral health, families are supported utilizing modalities associated with mental health coaching. The goal is to reduce maternal mental health concerns and improve the infant/maternal mortality rate.

Atlanta, Georgia

Representing claimants before the Social Security Administration, the SSA’s Office of Disability Adjudication and Review, and the Appeals Council. Completing forms for applications and appeals under Titles II, XVI and XVIII of the Social Security Act.Conducting intake interviews, explaining and initiating the Hearing process.Managing case development for Hearings and Appeals process.

Greater Atlanta Area

*Developed and adjudicated decisions for initial claims for Social Security and/or Supplemental Security Income disability benefits in accordance with federal and state laws, regulation, policies and procedures. *Obtained appropriate medical, vocational and other information and determined its relevance in making claims determination. *Verified nature and assessed severity of reported medical impairments, and prepared recommendation on whether to allow or deny benefits.*Documented rationale in support of benefits-related decision and enter pertinent data into computer system.*Reviewed and evaluated data on documents and forms, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, physician's statements, employer's records, vocational evaluation reports, and other similar records.*Interviewed or corresponded with claimants or agents to elicit information, correct errors or omissions on claim forms, and to investigate questionable data.*Authorized payment of valid claims, or notified claimant of denied claim and appeal rights.*Reevaluated evidence and procured additional information in connection with claims under appeal or in cases requiring investigation of claimant's continuing eligibility for benefits.*Prepared written reports of findings.*Specialized in one phase of claim program, such as assisting claimant to prepare forms, rating degree of disability, investigating appeals, or answering questions concerning filing requirements and benefits provided.*Consultant to board rating disability*Assisted with the analysis, development, interpretation and promotion of rules, regulations and procedures for foreign labor or immigration employment based programs. *Assisted in the development, coordination and implementation of comprehensive employment based programs. *Analyzed evidence and applied appropriate statutory requirements, regulations and judicial precedents for employment based programs.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

*Provided individual and group counseling to individuals served*Served as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. *Able to build individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy

Baltimore, Maryland Area

*Provided individual and group counseling services to meet the developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of students*Consulted with students, parents, teachers, and other school and community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students. *Coordinated all counseling services for students and assists with the coordination and implementation of student services in the school. *Assisted teachers with the educational placement of students by using appropriate educational assessment strategies. *Adhered to ethical standards of the counseling profession, and abides by the laws, policies, and procedures that govern the schools. *Provided a positive role model of appropriate and respectful interactions with students and staff. *Develops, teaches and reviews clear and concise classroom rules, routines, procedures and expectations. *Facilitated classes in occupational, career and technical, or vocational subjects as it relates to skills of life

Washington D.C. Metro Area

*Responsible for developing integrated, comprehensive goals and objectives for working adults with special needs and wounded warriors *Provided oversight and coordination for day to day program of services and job task for working warriors (Veterans) and adults with special needs involving job task to increase independence along with crisis intervention and individual and group counseling *Provided an array of diversified person centered planning services to promote healthy lifestyles and overall mental wellness;*Offered guidance and support for site managers, job coaches and vendors as it relates to accurate job placement for individuals served*Assisted in auditing sites for regulatory, procedural, and policy compliance*Ensured that all individuals served receive the required training to enable them to reach their maximum potential*Maintained relationships and solicit feedback from vendor personnel*Assisted Job Coaches in developing creative methods and techniques that foster a learning environment that nurtures work, social, and community skills*Participated in Individual Support Plan/ Person Centered Plan meetings

Washington D.C. Metro Area

*Structured the development and implementation of Individual Program Plans of Support Services for adults and children with severe and profound mental disabilities served in a day program and supportive employment environment*Completed assessments and progress summaries relating individuals served*Took a lead advocacy role to ensure individuals in their caseload receive appropriate services; *Conducted and scheduled assessments and evaluated needs of everyone served*Developed effective communication networks by maintaining rapport with the jobs of individuals; *Implemented ISP/Support Goals for individuals served

Kennesaw, Georgia

*Actively assisted the clients in care with their individualized plans for daily life.*Ensured individuals are safe, healthy, and living in a clean environment.*Assisted in the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of the client.*Planned and participated in group outings for clients.*Scheduled and drove clients to doctor’s appointments.

Master'S Degree, Human Services

Human Services & Counseling

Social Work

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