Daishia Hare
Summary
Compassionate and service-oriented Community Advocate with extensive experience and clear understanding of mental health, substance abuse, intimate partner violence, and at-risk populations such as homelessness. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in social services. Passionately serving clients facing serious disruptions or dysfunction to life and helping build coping skills and support systems through Social and Emotional Learning. Culturally sensitive proven to quickly develop trust and rapport with patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Facilitator
Craving For A Change Foundation, INC
04.2024 - Current
- Assists in the instruction, supervision, and care of groups and individual students with a variety of needs in areas of social emotional learning, behavioral, and academic supports
- Monitor individual students and/or groups of students in a variety of activities and/or school environments (e.g., classroom, playground, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students
- Collaborate with other (e.g., district personnel, parents, community organizations, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating progress, implementing accommodations and maintaining services and programs
- Perform record keeping and clerical functions for the purpose of providing necessary records/materials for both teachers and after school Club staff.
Youth Development Specialist
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Delivered youth transitional assistance in areas of education, life skills and career development.
- Planned, organized and implemented a range of noncompetitive programs and activities for drop- in members and visitors daily
- Monitoring and evaluation of program achievement against target goals, recommending modifications that respond to member needs and interests and participating in weekly staff meetings
- Led group discussions promoting critical thinking skills, empowering youth to make informed decisions about their futures.
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Credible Health Solutions
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Served diverse populations including children, adolescents, adults, families, couples from various cultural backgrounds addressing an array of mental health issues.
- Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and facilitating open communication during sessions.
- Collaborated with the clinical team in developing Service/treatment Plans that focus on child and family needs and recognizing their strengths.
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Exceptional Wellness, INC
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Followed a strengths-based, client-centered model that will help develop and build skills that enable the child and family to function autonomously and successfully
- Provided the family with any case management assistance that will benefit the overall wellbeing of the child and family unit
- Advocated for clients ''rights in interactions with external organizations such as insurance providers, schools, or legal authorities.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to identify strengths/weaknesses and formulate appropriate treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Lamar University
08.2016
Skills
- Competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Go To Meeting, Internet, and other software applications
- Crisis intervention
- Effective conflict resolution skills
- Documentation
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Community Outreach
- Treatment plans
- Well organized and adaptable
- Public Speaking
- Community resource knowledge
- Advocacy
- Meeting facilitation
- Fundraising
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified
Drivers License
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers
- Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority
Timeline
Group Facilitator
Craving For A Change Foundation, INC
04.2024 - Current
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Credible Health Solutions
12.2022 - 09.2023
Youth Development Specialist
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston
08.2022 - 04.2024
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Exceptional Wellness, INC
07.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Lamar University