Charley McColley-Edwardson
Ketchikan
Summary
I am a focused and hard worker in the field of social work. Aiming to leverage the abilities that I have learned both in school and in the field to successfully fill the vacancy that is open at the Ketchikan Indian Community. I work hard, ask questions, and plan to pursue an MSW in the near future.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Ketchikan Indian Community
Ketchikan, AK
11.2023 - Current
- Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions to support client recovery goals.
- Developed and implemented personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and address client needs.
- Educated clients and families about substance use disorders and available resources.
Substitute Teacher
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Ketchikan, AK
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Guided learning process, achieving curriculum goals and objectives.
- Maintained discipline and classroom control, fostering safe and positive learning environment.
- Completed summary of work completed to update regular classroom teacher.
- Provided one-on-one management of students while not being a classroom substitute.
Child Advocate
Women In Safe Homes
Ketchikan, AK
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Participated in outreach lesson plans in the elementary schools following the Alaska Safe Children's Act.
- Participated and ran multiple children's groups that fostered a bond away from traumatic home experiences.
- Provided support to both children and parents who identified living in a violent situation.
- Maintained case management for children and families who received services
Assistant/ Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Ketchikan, AK
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided training direction, encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, and tours.
- Explained and enforced safety rules and regulations.
- Evaluated athletes' skills and review performance records to determine fitness and potential in particular area of athletics.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Social Work
University Of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK08.2022
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Creative Solutions
- Is able to follow directions and knows when to ask for help
- Child Advocacy
Awards & Honors
Cum Laude
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Ketchikan Indian Community
11.2023 - Current
Child Advocate
Women In Safe Homes
08.2021 - 11.2022
Substitute Teacher
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
08.2018 - 12.2022
Assistant/ Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
11.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Social Work
University Of Alaska Fairbanks