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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Ada L. Cousins

Palm Coast,FL
Ada L. Cousins

Summary

Efficient and dedicated Human Development/Special Programs Coordinator with 18+ years of experience in counseling and program coordination within the social services sector. Proven expertise in developing work reentry programs for low-income individuals, promoting self-sufficiency, and facilitating crisis intervention. Skilled in leading support groups and managing diverse teams, with a strong commitment to empowering underrepresented populations through effective counseling and advocacy.

Overview

35
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Local government Human Developement Dept

Human Development/special Programs Coordinator,
10.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Coordinate, implement and develop work reentry programs for low income individuals.
  • Promote self sufficiency, professional development and self discovery to economically high risk individuals.
  • Facilitate self help groups
  • Provide crisis intervention and counseling.
  • Facilitate Parenting groups to single parents

Self Employed Web

Certified Life Coach
01.2018 - Current

Job overview

Provide support and strategies to enhance individuals life experience and goal achievement

Self

Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner
03.1992 - 02.2010

Job overview

  • Successfully started my own business
  • Expanded my business operations and established a second location.
  • Navigated challenging economic conditions by adapting business strategies quickly in response to changing market dynamics.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with exceptional costumer service skills and timely delivery of products and services.
  • Established a successful startup by researching market opportunities, creating a business plan, and securing funding.
  • Determined business plan, mission statement, and vision.

Hudson Valley Community College

Student Counselor
01.1996 - 01.1999

Job overview

  • Provided academic, transfer and Drug & alcohol prevention counseling to college students

Whitney Young Health Center

Drug/Alcohol Counselor
01.1993 - 01.1996

Job overview

  • Completed the following duties:
  • Intakes
  • Assessments
  • Psychosocial
  • Case management
  • Facilitated Groups
  • Completed Treatment plans approved by house psychiatrist
  • Discharge plans
  • Inpatient referrals
  • Follow-ups
  • Family & Child welfare advocacy

Hudson Valley Community College/ NYS Dep of Dissability

C.A.T.I.P Program coordinator
01.1990 - 01.1993

Job overview

  • Provided results based career, educational and personal Counseling.
  • Facilitated programing to under represented individuals.
  • Excelled in placement rate for work re-entry program geared toward underprivileged low income population

Education

State University At Albany NY
Albany, NY

Bachelor's degree from Bilingual Ed. & Psychology
05.1985

University Overview

  • Relevant Coursework: CAC & ALCOHOLISM, ADDICTIONS
  • SOCIAL WORK
  • Honoree of Albany State University EOP PROGRAM

Skills

  • Management
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Time Management
  • Communication skills
  • Meeting Facilitation
  • Leadership
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Individual / Group Counseling
  • Conflict management
  • Social work
  • Team management
  • Supervising experience
  • Case Management
  • Crisis intervention

Certification

  • Alcoholism Counseling, Present
  • Completion of Alcoholism Counseling Education Skills, Present
  • Completion of Certificate in Support in times of Crisis, Present
  • Certificate of Grief counseling and support training, Present
  • Counselor-Client Relationship Alcoholism Training, Present

Personal Information

Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Human Development/special Programs Coordinator,

Local government Human Developement Dept
10.2019 - Current

Certified Life Coach

Self Employed Web
01.2018 - Current

Student Counselor

Hudson Valley Community College
01.1996 - 01.1999

Drug/Alcohol Counselor

Whitney Young Health Center
01.1993 - 01.1996

Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner

Self
03.1992 - 02.2010

C.A.T.I.P Program coordinator

Hudson Valley Community College/ NYS Dep of Dissability
01.1990 - 01.1993

State University At Albany NY

Bachelor's degree from Bilingual Ed. & Psychology
Ada L. Cousins