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Cameron Fountain

Dallas,TX

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counselor/Therapist

Self-employed
Dallas, TX
04.2021 - Current
  • Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
  • Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
  • Helped clients find solutions by teaching appropriate intervention techniques.
  • Acted as client advocate to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

Drug Intervention Specialist Officer

Dallas County Juvenile Department
Dallas, TX
02.2011 - 03.2021
  • Provide substance abuse counseling and specialized outpatient services for youth
  • Conduct individual, group and/or family counseling for youths
  • Complete treatment plan as required for each youth
  • Maintain detailed and accurate account of all interactions with youth
  • Provide substance abuse education that includes HIV/AIDS and tobacco education
  • Conduct home visits periodically and perform other duties as assigned
  • DSHS compliant Responsible for consultations and referrals for the community and other agencies

Residential Technician

Bridgeway Behavioral Health
St. Louis, MO
08.2010 - 10.2010
  • Help with monitoring and intake of drug and alcohol rehabilitation clients
  • Effectively document all activities and/or incidents relevant to client progress or behavior modalities
  • Facilitate various educational sessions and Teach daily living skills through group programs Responsible for role modeling techniques and providing direct supervision
  • Monitor and log vital signs per physician orders or nurse request on all clients
  • Ensure agency guidelines for obtaining urine specimen for drug screens
  • Monitor the adherence of program procedures of visitation and therapeutic group attendance.

Teen Services Manager

Herbert Hoover Boys& Girls Club
St. Louis, MO
02.2008 - 01.2009
  • Direct and supervise all teen activities during after school hours
  • Promote and stimulate teen membership through ongoing teen outreach efforts and initiatives
  • Manage center’s junior staff and exercise authority in problem solving related to teen programs
  • Teach Boys and Girls Club curriculum such as Passport to Manhood, Smart Moves and Career Launch
  • Assist with integration of teen programs with other departments of the organization
  • Recruit other agencies in the community to help support teen programs
  • Ensure that every teen club member actively participates in programs and activities
  • Requisition supplies and equipment for the teen program
  • Oversee program budget and grant compliance.

Program Specialist

St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis, MO
02.2006 - 01.2009
  • Implement fitness and nutrition based programs which encourage healthy habit forming behaviors
  • Track and monitor attendance, monitor site supplies, coordinate lessons and activities
  • Present children with pre/post program evaluations and disseminate results to the Program Coordinator
  • Offer appropriate referrals and supplemental information to the children and their families
  • Effectively communicate with children, parents, co-workers, and management
  • Provide training and guidance to new facilitators.

Family Advocate

YWCA (Head Start Program)
St. Louis, MO
08.2005 - 10.2008
  • Maintained current and accurate records as required by program policy
  • Submit up-to-date and error free reports in a timely manner
  • Case management, assessing families in their strengths and needs
  • Facilitate and promote parent involvement, support and advocacy
  • Referred families to the appropriate community resources and helped streamline the delivery of services.

Teen Director/Unit Director

Jefferson City, MO
06.2003 - 09.2004
  • Plans, organizes, manages and directs the overall Unit/Branch programs
  • Conducts program evaluations and annual written analysis of member needs/interest; assists in development of annual program objectives, monthly calendars and prepares relevant reports
  • Recruited, trained, directed, motivated, evaluated and supervised unit/branch staff and volunteers
  • Streamlined the career development process of all staff
  • Prepared and submitted recommendations to Chief Professional Officer for final staffing decisions
  • Compiled monthly statistical reports reflecting all activities, attendance and participation
  • Fulfills all administrative functions in a timely and comprehensive manner
  • Assists in preparation of unit annual budget and manages operations within approved budget
  • Oversees the maintenance and operation of the physical property and equipment of the Club; responsible for overall cleanliness, attractiveness and safety of property and equipment
  • Promotes and stimulates cooperative relationships and interest in Club activities and Events within the community including parents, general public, civic groups, and social agencies
  • Represents the organization and interprets its objectives, standards, and programs
  • Promotes and stimulates membership with the Club and coordinated all publicity events for programs and services within the Club and throughout the community.

Youth Counselor

North East Kansas Guidance Counseling
Atchison, KS
06.2001 - 08.2001
  • Counseled troubled youth that were on an active case load
  • Encouraged and helped youth transition back into the community as productive and responsible citizens
  • Coached participants in an intensive guidance counseling program
  • Coordinated social services referral linkage for clients to include substance abuse, social and economic support.

Education

B.S. Sociology -

Benedictine College
03.2003

Skills

  • Mental Health Support
  • Peer Counseling
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Outreach Programming Specialist
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Support Group Facilitation
  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Decision-Making
  • Self-Motivated
  • MS Office
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Excellent Communication

Certification

  • Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), Dallas County Juvenile Department, 02/17/17
  • Certified Probation Officer, Dallas County Juvenile Department, 11/11/11

Work Availability

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Timeline

Counselor/Therapist

Self-employed
04.2021 - Current

Drug Intervention Specialist Officer

Dallas County Juvenile Department
02.2011 - 03.2021

Residential Technician

Bridgeway Behavioral Health
08.2010 - 10.2010

Teen Services Manager

Herbert Hoover Boys& Girls Club
02.2008 - 01.2009

Program Specialist

St. Louis Children’s Hospital
02.2006 - 01.2009

Family Advocate

YWCA (Head Start Program)
08.2005 - 10.2008

Teen Director/Unit Director

Jefferson City, MO
06.2003 - 09.2004

Youth Counselor

North East Kansas Guidance Counseling
06.2001 - 08.2001

B.S. Sociology -

Benedictine College

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