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Chandra Brown

Tchula,MS

Summary

Compassionate and driven professional with strong background in providing assistance to individuals and communities in need. Possesses strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills and commitment to providing exceptional customer service. Stays calm under pressure and responds quickly and effectively to emergency situations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Community Support Specialist

Marion Counseling Svc
11.2021 - Current
  • Performed ongoing monitoring of care plans to evaluate effectiveness, documenting interventions and goal achievements and suggesting changes accordingly.
  • Applied strong organizational skills to efficiently manage at risk students.
  • Provide individual and group sessions to students to help cope with daily obstacles, address educational issues, and improve social, emotional, and behavioral skills.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner.
  • Ability to complete Recovery Support Plans to assist students in coping with current issues/concerns.

Assist with providing on-going training of new hire

Certified Community Support Specialist

Youth Villages
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
  • Assisted in implementation of community support services in alignment with needs.
  • Liaised with community members, recommending resources and programs.
  • Established networks to increase community awareness of new programs.
  • Produced crisis management and intervention plans for communities in need.
  • Facilitated referrals to community resources and services to meet needs of individuals and families.

City Carrier Assistant

United States Postal Service, USPS
09.2018 - 11.2019
  • Operated vehicles and equipment to transport packages and mail pieces.
  • Planned and cased mail in sequence of delivery for designated route.
  • Collected mail from letter boxes on specific route both on foot and by vehicle.
  • Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
  • Worked closely with other employees in mail office and handled various administrative tasks.
  • Explained mail regulations, policies or procedures to postal customers.

Certified Community Support Specialist

Hinds Behavioral Health Services
02.2017 - 09.2018
  • Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
  • Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
  • Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
  • Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
  • Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
  • Produced crisis management and intervention plans for communities in need.
  • Established networks to increase community awareness of new programs.
  • Managed cases of 80 clients receiving social or community service support.

Certified 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator

Holmes County Sheriff's Office
01.2008 - 12.2016
  • Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
  • Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Provided on-the-job training and coaching to develop new dispatchers.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Automated document flow by ensuring logbooks and fire, accident, and emergency reports were maintained with 100% accuracy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS
05.2017

Certification - Clinical Medical Assistant

Virginia College
Jackson, MS
06.2001

High School Diploma -

S. V. Marshall High School
Lexington, MS
05.1997

Skills

  • Safety Behaviors
  • Intervention Management
  • Reliable and Trustworthy
  • Microsoft Office
  • Mental Health Support
  • Crisis Situations
  • Confidential Case Documentation
  • Suicide Intervention
  • Team Building
  • Effective Communication
  • People Skills
  • Time Management

Certification


  • Certified Community Support Specialist, Department Mental Health - Sept 21-Sept 23

Timeline

Certified Community Support Specialist

Marion Counseling Svc
11.2021 - Current

Certified Community Support Specialist

Youth Villages
03.2020 - 09.2021

City Carrier Assistant

United States Postal Service, USPS
09.2018 - 11.2019

Certified Community Support Specialist

Hinds Behavioral Health Services
02.2017 - 09.2018

Certified 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator

Holmes County Sheriff's Office
01.2008 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Mississippi Valley State University

Certification - Clinical Medical Assistant

Virginia College

High School Diploma -

S. V. Marshall High School


  • Certified Community Support Specialist, Department Mental Health - Sept 21-Sept 23
Chandra Brown