Desiree Scott
Akron,OH
Summary
Attentive social service specialist with background providing professional observation, assessment and individualized services. Accomplished in optimizing outreach strategies and improving program operations to maximize effectiveness and resource utilization. Knowledgeable about in-person and online means for reaching members of the community. Strategic and decisive leader with hardworking mentality and excellent communication and planning abilities. Pursuing new professional challenge with room for advancement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
School Based Therapist
Empower Counseling Services
05.2023 - Current
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Community Counselor
Who's In The Chair
01.2023 - Current
- Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Networked with local organizations, leaders, and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
- Created and implemented community-based programs to improve education or fill specific needs.
Communications Director
Campaign
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Wrote content for press releases, website and social media campaigns.
- Built and strengthened relationships with members of media in order to promote positive coverage.
- Created and implemented internal and external communication plans to establish consistent and timely messaging.
- Contributed to significant policy and corporate culture updates by writing internal manuals and memoranda.
Group Clinician
Oriana House, Inc
06.2018 - 09.2022
- Conducted intake interviews and assessment for at-risk adults in court-mandated treatment programs.
- Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Fostered professional networks and relationships with service and resource providers to promote continuity and quality of care for clients.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kent State University
Kent, OH05.2020
Skills
- Individual and family support
- Group therapy facilitator
- Critical Thinking
- Program oversight
- Criminal justice knowledge
- Self-Motivated
- Community Resources
Timeline
School Based Therapist
Empower Counseling Services
05.2023 - Current
Community Counselor
Who's In The Chair
01.2023 - Current
Communications Director
Campaign
01.2023 - 11.2023
Group Clinician
Oriana House, Inc
06.2018 - 09.2022
Master of Arts - Social Work
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kent State University
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