Christin C. Ownby, BSW
Cleveland,TN
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Prevention Specialist
Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System
09.2018 - Current
- Served three different school systems and nine schools through the Positive Action program.
- Conducted alcohol and drug prevention education groups using the Positive Action curriculum for students based on grant requirements and scope of service requirements.
- Facilitated groups that focus on behavioral, social, and emotional management.
- Personally devised a new method during the pandemic lockdown, approved by my company and the state, that allowed for a transition to conduct prevention education remotely.
- Developed individualized group prevention plans using evidence-based materials.
- Maintained up-to-date records on all active clients, including progress notes, assessments, prevention plans, drug profiles, drug use histories, etc.
- Employed in this position 2010-2011 as well.
Dispatcher/911 Telecommunicator
Bradley County 911
Cleveland, TN
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Dispatched calls to relevant police, fire or medical response personnel depending on individual call situations through the use of computerized switchboard and radio communications equipment.
- Operated a computer aided dispatch system.
- Assisted in directing units to desired locations using satellite and map technologies.
- Navigated and entered information into national and state databases regarding criminal activity such as arrest warrants, missing people, missing and stolen items, etc.
- Provided customer service and assistance as requested along with other basic clerical duties.
- Identified resolutions to daily problems.
- Took caller information, read associated computer information and documented vital details in call tracking and assignment system.
Social Worker
The Caring Place
Cleveland, TN
08.2011 - 09.2012
- Provided counseling in areas such as education, housing, violence and abuse, grief and bereavement, marriage and family, mental health, employment, disability, drug/alcohol support, medical care, spirituality, etc.
- Organized community service outreach based on clientele need.
- Worked closely with other service providers to effectively address the needs of the indigent population of Bradley County, TN and surrounding counties.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
- Completed an internship with this position from 2009-2010 and was then hired later
Counselor
Southern Indiana Treatment Center
Charlestown, IN
02.2011 - 08.2011
- Was responsible for raising awareness of addiction through counseling.
- Educated addicts in areas to provide hope to reach sobriety.
- Referred individuals to resources in the community for continued education and technical training, sobriety support groups, medical care, employment, etc.
- Managed a case load of over 70 patients.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans focusing on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.
- Evaluated patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine and devise treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Austin Peay State University
12.2009
Skills
- TN-WITS
- Microsoft Excel
- Canva
- Community resources
- Case management
- First Aid/CPR
- Work ethic
- Communication
- Working collaboratively
- Planning
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Problem resolution
- Multitasking
- Team building
Timeline
Prevention Specialist
Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System
09.2018 - Current
Dispatcher/911 Telecommunicator
Bradley County 911
02.2014 - 06.2015
Social Worker
The Caring Place
08.2011 - 09.2012
Counselor
Southern Indiana Treatment Center
02.2011 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Austin Peay State University
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