Earnest individual with experience in human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EOC Outreach Specialist
Martin Community College/Pitt Community College
Academic advice and assistance in course selection, Registration for courses, Assistance for students in preparing for college entrance examinations, Assistance for students in completing college admission and financial aid applications, Research and education for students on grants, scholarships and loans, Guidance for students on re-entering high school or High School Equivalence program, Career assessment, exploration and counseling, Assistance with admission's application transfer fee waivers, College campus tours for prospective students, Education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students, Information regarding defaulted student loans and assistance in reinstating Financial Aid eligibility, Personal counseling, Career counseling
CPS Investigator
Washington County Social Services
Investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect, Connecting families with resources to improve the quality of life for caregivers and children, Testifying in Family Court about cases of child abuse and neglect, Coordinating with Guardian Ad Litem's to facilitate safety of children within the system, On call once a month for the county for after hours investigations, Coordinating with local police to process removal of children in abuse cases, Coordinating with Eastern Carolina's local children's advocacy group Tedi Bear, to conduct forensic interviews
CPS Investigator
Martin County Social Services
02.2018 - Current
Investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect
Graduate Assistant
East Carolina University
09.2011 - 06.2012
Coordinated advising schedules for the Pirate Tutoring Center, Conducted individual advising sessions, Co-taught COAD 1000 course for freshman classes, Provided counseling and support for students in academic difficulty
Basic Skills Instructor
Martin Community College
09.2008 - 12.2010
Planning and implementation of instructional activities for a cohort of adult learners preparing for a GED, Administered assessments, Collaborated with regional staff to plan a contextualized curriculum, Developed program timeline and weekly instructional schedule for learner persistence, Maintained accurate data and student records, Participated in staff development activities, staff meetings and curriculum development activities
Education
Master's - Counselor Education
East Carolina University
05.2010
Bachelor's - Family and Community Services
East Carolina University
05.2005
Skills
Community Relations
Project Outreach Plans
Exceptional Communication
Relationship Management
Community Events
Community Engagement
Adaptability
Problem solving
Active listening
Multicultural awareness
Relationship building
Collaboration and Teamwork
Publications Presentations
Accountability in action: Service-learning partnerships in practice, Dotson-Blake, K. P., Dotson, L. K., Glass, J. S., Lilley, B. D., 2010, Journal of School Counseling, http://www.jsc.montana.edu/articles/v8n29.pdf
Partnerships for SAFE classrooms: Cultural competency training for school counselors, Fields, K., Lilley, B. D., Dotson-Blake, K. P., Schmidt, S. W., Glass, J. S., 2010, Annual Southeastern Conference on Cross-Cultural Issues in Counseling and Education, Savannah, GA
Counselor preparedness regarding gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgender issues, Dotson-Blake, K. P., Schmidt, S. W., Ratliff, K. C., Lilley, B. D., Grosso, L. M., North Carolina School Counselor Association Conference, Greensboro, NC
Service-learning: Working together for stronger students & successful communities, Dotson-Blake, K. P., Dotson, L. K., Lilley, B. D., Kappa Delta Pi International Convocation, Orlando, FL
Certification
True Colors Certified Facilitator
Timeline
CPS Investigator
Martin County Social Services
02.2018 - Current
Graduate Assistant
East Carolina University
09.2011 - 06.2012
Basic Skills Instructor
Martin Community College
09.2008 - 12.2010
EOC Outreach Specialist
Martin Community College/Pitt Community College
CPS Investigator
Washington County Social Services
Master's - Counselor Education
East Carolina University
Bachelor's - Family and Community Services
East Carolina University
True Colors Certified Facilitator
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