I complete mental health assessments and observations for crisis management and planning. I facilitate three, eight week Trauma Group sessions with 6-10 women inmates. In addition I do discharge planning with inmates scheduled to be released who have a mental illness. Duties include going over housing options, treatment services, insurance eligibility, transportation, and connecting to community mental health services.

I provided counseling, case management, and advocacy services to women of all backgrounds and ages as they strived to realize their unique potential. I facilitated a 16 steps support group weekly which was based on the belief that true health from trauma or addiction occurs through empowerment and love, not fear. I also attended in service trainings for new interventions and counseling techniques at the Women's Center and weekly in group supervision to discuss case notes and suggestions for… Show more I provided counseling, case management, and advocacy services to women of all backgrounds and ages as they strived to realize their unique potential. I facilitated a 16 steps support group weekly which was based on the belief that true health from trauma or addiction occurs through empowerment and love, not fear. I also attended in service trainings for new interventions and counseling techniques at the Women's Center and weekly in group supervision to discuss case notes and suggestions for interventions and strategies. Show less

I assisted the case manager and GED instructor for the 2011-2012 students. This program is a year long program open to low-income residents of Kent County in Grand Rapids, Michigan, who have dropped out of traditional schooling and want an opportunity to move forward in life. It is for eighteen- to 24-year-olds with a passion to earn their GEDs, learn new skills, and commit to an intensive seven-month training period. My duties were to develop a self-sufficiency plan for students, coordinate… Show more I assisted the case manager and GED instructor for the 2011-2012 students. This program is a year long program open to low-income residents of Kent County in Grand Rapids, Michigan, who have dropped out of traditional schooling and want an opportunity to move forward in life. It is for eighteen- to 24-year-olds with a passion to earn their GEDs, learn new skills, and commit to an intensive seven-month training period. My duties were to develop a self-sufficiency plan for students, coordinate informational sessions and follow-up services during the recruitment period, and maintain an informational website page. I worked directly with the students assisting them with GED preparation, practicing job interviews, and accessing additional resources and support in the community. Show less

I provided direct support and instructions as part of an integral teaching team with a strengths based perspective to help all students reach their full potential and to be successful. I worked primarily with a core group of students in various ways such as one-on- one, small groups, and in the resource room or classroom.Gained hands-on experience working with a wide range of individuals with an emotional, physical, or mental disability. My position required to work in a collaborative manner… Show more I provided direct support and instructions as part of an integral teaching team with a strengths based perspective to help all students reach their full potential and to be successful. I worked primarily with a core group of students in various ways such as one-on- one, small groups, and in the resource room or classroom.Gained hands-on experience working with a wide range of individuals with an emotional, physical, or mental disability. My position required to work in a collaborative manner with other staff to report how the student was doing with his or her Individualized Education Plan (IEP). This included teachers, the social worker, parents, and anyone else involved with the student's I worked with. Show less