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Chana Johnson

Madison,AL

Summary

Proficient in providing caring and methodological counseling services in diverse settings. Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventative education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Behavior Health Group
02.2021 - Current
  • Provided counseling and support to over 40+ clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decision for over 40+ patients.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement
  • Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions
  • Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources

School Counselor Intern

Oakwood Adventist Academy Huntsville AL
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • T (16 hours weekly).
  • Designed and implemented groups for diverse age groups.
  • Provided individual counseling sessions with students, and parents when needed.
  • Researched human behavior theories to best fit students need.
  • Successfully developed and implement anti-bully campaign for 17+ students.
  • Led weekly educational counseling groups using self-created curriculum for issues such as grief and loss, changing families, social skills, and anger management.
  • Successfully developed and taught classroom guidance lessons on topics such as self-control, self-esteem, social skills, and study skills for 20+ students.
  • Provided individual counseling and group counseling.
  • Individually counseled students with friendship, family, academic, emotional, and mental health issues.
  • Evaluated and interpreted academic and behavioral data.
  • Successfully developed and implemented peer mediation program on conflict resolution.
  • Advocated for students' needs at weekly student support meetings with teachers and administration.
  • Managed students' records as mandated by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Provided crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occurred at school.
  • Developed team communications and information for daily debriefings.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Increased students’ academic satisfaction by resolving academic challenges.

Counselor Intern

Span of Madison County
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • (32+ hours weekly).
  • Completed registration of new clients entering Span Program.
  • Effectively communicated with juvenile probation officer.
  • Helped students achieve GED study material.
  • Assisted students with Employability skills.
  • Managed caseload of 8 students.
  • Supported students with achievable goals such as changing negative behaviors and meeting basic needs.
  • Aided students achieve their academic goals such as remediation, credit recovery, or GED preparation.
  • Counseled students who experienced abuse, bullying, drugs, or self-esteem.
  • Administered drug screenings.
  • Provided individual counseling sessions.
  • Managed monthly group calendar.
  • Fostered communication and friendship among group members through team-building activities.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.

Permanent Substitute Art Teacher

Huntsville City Schools
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
  • Enhanced learning plans and quantified student progress using quizzes, essays and projects.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Assigned grades for coursework and tests using answer key, recorded results and informed teacher of performance.
  • Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to 24 by reviewing lesson teaching.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
  • Took daily attendance, notifying office immediately of any student absences.

Teacher Assistant

Lincoln County School District
08.2011 - 12.2015
  • 40 hours weekly).
  • Oversaw groups of up to 25 students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
  • Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities of 23+ students.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for 23+ student's health and classroom efficiency.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.

Direct Care Worker

Ability Works
08.2010 - 08.2011
  • (40 + hours weekly).
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Consulted with doctors to assess cases and enhance care.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Analyzed overall client performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

Program Assistant

South West Mental Health, Mc
06.2009 - 07.2010
  • 40 + hours weekly).
  • Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
  • Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by handling 30+ callers per day.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Worked with family members from various socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diversified backgrounds to understand needs and provide mental health service.
  • Maintained efficient and balanced calendar of current participant appointments, staff meetings and assessments
  • Prepared clearly written and formatted documents and reports
  • Coordinated daily tasks including recruitment, office upkeep and inventory maintenance
  • Assisted director with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities

Youth Program Assistant

YMCA
06.2006 - 06.2009
  • Communicated frequently with Juveniles, parents and youth court to meet Juveniles needs and achieve high satisfaction ratings.
  • Ensure confidentiality of sensitive records and materials.
  • Answer phone calls and respond to and forward emails as needed Resolve parent complaint issues in-person, through email, and phone and conduct follow-ups.
  • Established positive work environment by being friendly with customers, parents and youth court.
  • Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
  • Scheduled up to 12 + intake with parents and students to enroll into program.
  • Documented and reported to Administrators and youth court liaisons.
  • Coordinated transportation to and from program for students.
  • Communicated frequently with Juveniles ,parents and youth court to meet Juveniles needs and achieve high satisfaction ratings.

Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work, Behavior Health, Community Mental Health

Alabama A & M University (AAMU)
Huntsville, AL
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Alabama A & M University (AAMU)
Huntsville, AL
2019

Skills

  • Develops and implements strategies for preventing suicide and mental health crises;
  • Evaluates emotional, functional, and psychological conditions by conducting interviews and using assessment tools;
  • Assists Veterans, their family/friends/significant others with issues relating to their mental health, referrals, benefits, and support groups
  • Advises veterans/patients on suicide and mental illness crises and provides psycho-education;
  • Provide evidence-based counseling, Targeted Case management, and empowering crisis support services to patients to live their best lives
  • Employ individualized and multidisciplinary approach to care with all medical staff, supporting “shared” patient with hope, respect, and care
  • Coordination of enhanced care for veterans/patients at high risk; Provides support for identification of high-risk patients;
  • Completes structured diagnostic and clinical assessments;
  • Multitasking while engaging patients that have called, while documenting work, researching resources to benefit patients and Veterans, and contacting assistance when needed;
  • Provide patients/veterans with information about the treatment program and its operations and procedures Provide new patients with follow-up counseling for several weeks after their admission
  • Follows program guidelines in preparing and maintaining records and reports;
  • Collaborates with other VA Crisis Hotline members to identify appropriate services for veterans/Patients in need;

Timeline

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Behavior Health Group
02.2021 - Current

School Counselor Intern

Oakwood Adventist Academy Huntsville AL
08.2019 - 03.2020

Counselor Intern

Span of Madison County
01.2019 - 05.2019

Permanent Substitute Art Teacher

Huntsville City Schools
01.2017 - 05.2017

Teacher Assistant

Lincoln County School District
08.2011 - 12.2015

Direct Care Worker

Ability Works
08.2010 - 08.2011

Program Assistant

South West Mental Health, Mc
06.2009 - 07.2010

Youth Program Assistant

YMCA
06.2006 - 06.2009

Master of Social Work - Social Work, Behavior Health, Community Mental Health

Alabama A & M University (AAMU)

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Alabama A & M University (AAMU)

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