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Barbara Williams

Winchester,VA

Summary

With a proven track record at The Laurel Center, I excel in connecting clients with essential community resources and developing comprehensive service plans. My expertise in program follow-up and assessment, combined with exceptional notetaking and documentation skills, ensures client success and program efficiency. Renowned for my ability to offer ongoing client support, I consistently achieve positive outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Domestic Violence Service Coordinator

The Laurel Center
Winchester, VA
08.2019 - Current
  • Develop service plans for clients.
  • Meet with clients weekly to assess progress on the service plan.
  • Connect clients with needed services in the local community.
  • Report client progress to the Client Service Team.
  • Assess barriers to client success.
  • Conduct intake for clients when they enter the program.
  • Develop a discharge plan for clients.

Substance Abuse Counselor

So Others Might Eat SOME
High View, WV
05.2017 - 08.2019
  • Conducted assessments of client's mental health status and substance use history.
  • Assessed clients to determine individual needs and developed treatment plans accordingly.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss best practices for treating addiction disorders.
  • Referred clients to appropriate outside agencies when necessary.
  • Attended professional development workshops related to substance abuse counseling.

Adult Probation Officer

Commonwealth of Virginia
Winchester, VA
08.2005 - 08.2017
  • Counseled individuals who have been released from incarceration on how best to reintegrate into society.
  • Assisted in preparing cases for court hearings by gathering evidence, writing reports, and testifying when necessary.
  • Conducted home visits to ensure that individuals under supervision were following rules and regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
05-1980

Skills

  • Ongoing client support
  • Service monitoring and evaluation
  • Program follow-up and assessment
  • Family service plans
  • Notetaking and documentation
  • Community liaison
  • Community resource expertise
  • Record preparation

Timeline

Domestic Violence Service Coordinator

The Laurel Center
08.2019 - Current

Substance Abuse Counselor

So Others Might Eat SOME
05.2017 - 08.2019

Adult Probation Officer

Commonwealth of Virginia
08.2005 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Virginia State University

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