Deborah McComas LeQuear
Roanoke,Virginia
Summary
Human Services Professional with proven clinical, administrative, organizational, and supervisory skills in 35 years of professional employment in both clinical and educational settings as well in the field of addictions.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Florence Township School District
Florence, NJ
01.2001 - 06.2015
- Commended for:
- Advocacy for the collaborative process regarding special education multidisciplinary meetings and document completion.
- Proactive approach towards investigating and recommending appropriate and practical alternative intervention strategies in response to students referred for CST services.
- Impeccable paperwork, with special education documents reflecting thoughtful analysis of student performance, teacher assessment, and parental concerns.
- Maximum productive use of multidisciplinary meetings with advance communication and collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Commitment to keeping all staff members informed of identified special education students, their program configurations, learning characteristics, and instructional accommodations.
Elementary Counselor (Student Assistance)
Delanco School District
Delanco, NJ
01.1989 - 01.2001
- -Instituted service model of student assistance providing prevention, intervention, and services in a K-8 district for 12 years:
- Provided direct counseling to over 220 students every year
- Developed and provided prevention groups for all middle school students and 100 identified high risk K-5 students yearly
- Developed and implemented 'Camp Dark Waters' program
- Peer Mediators trained and supervised
- Inservice Training, consultation, and IEP participation provided
Director of Outpatient Services (Counseling Service)
The Bridge
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.1987 - 01.1989
- Successfully reorganized, redeveloped, and instituted services for adolescents, adults, and families with chemical dependency issues.
- Implemented an intensive nonresidential treatment modality
- Commendation for remedying noncompliance issues and implementation of Standards leading to full licensure by the Pennsylvania Office of Drug and Alcohol Programs
Project Manager for Teenage Pregnancy Program
Shalom,Inc
Philadelphia, PA
09.1985 - 09.1987
- Responsible for the pilot program project design, implementation and supervision of a comprehensive school based counseling service to male and female adolescents who were pregnant and/or parenting.
- Program was recognized in Harrisburg for the following: 87% were fully employed or college bound, only !% experienced second pregnancies, all completed high school and participated in parenting education.
- Produced replication manual for the project.
Prevention/Intervention Specialist
Shalom, Inc
Philadelphia, PA
09.1977 - 09.1985
- Successfully provided school based counseling services to high school students.
- Designed and provided special programs for students with acting out issues/disorders, children of alcoholics, coping with family crisis, domestic violence, loss and grieving, partner abuse, aftercare, and alternatives to drug abuse.
- Responsible for training school personnel, community groups, and practicum/intern students
Director of Therapy
New Routes Outpatient Program
Burlington, NJ
06.1975 - 12.1976
- Led development and implementation of therapeutic programs to enhance client outcomes.
- Mentored and supervised clinical staff, fostering professional growth and skill enhancement.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring quality of care in outpatient services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design comprehensive treatment plans for clients.
- Recipient of letters of commendation for efforts resulting in development of a model program for the State of New Jersey.
Education
Master of Education - SPS/Counseling
Trenton State College
Ewing Township, NJ05-1975
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Trenton State College
Ewing Township, NJ05-1973
Skills
- NJ Department of Education Certifications:
- School Social Worker
- School Counselor
- Substance Awareness Coordinator
- New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor
Other NJ Licenses and Certifications:
- New Jersey Certified Prevention Specialist
- National Certifications:
- National Counselor (NCC)
- National School Counselor (NCSC)
- National Master Addictions Counselor (MAC)
Timeline
School Social Worker
Florence Township School District
01.2001 - 06.2015
Elementary Counselor (Student Assistance)
Delanco School District
01.1989 - 01.2001
Director of Outpatient Services (Counseling Service)
The Bridge
01.1987 - 01.1989
Project Manager for Teenage Pregnancy Program
Shalom,Inc
09.1985 - 09.1987
Prevention/Intervention Specialist
Shalom, Inc
09.1977 - 09.1985
Director of Therapy
New Routes Outpatient Program
06.1975 - 12.1976
Master of Education - SPS/Counseling
Trenton State College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Trenton State College