Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Volunteer Experience
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Elois Teno

Katy,TX

Summary

Establishes a professional trusting relationship with clients. Extends emotional support when necessary. Experienced in life skills coaching. Exceptional documentation skills. Seek to understand the environmental, developmental, emotional, or cognitive challenges faced by client

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Outreach Worker

Dallas Area Interfaith
02.2006 - 08.2007
  • Presented issues affecting evacuees of Hurricane Katrina through speeches, for radio spots, organized teams for resource fair.
  • Continued outreach efforts to evacuees; connected them to resources to settle temporarily in Dallas area..
  • Assisted families with financial and housing resources.
  • Reached out to nonprofits and other organizations to find funding for evacuees

Senior Caseworker

Catholic Charities
10.2006 - 07.2007
  • Provided services to clients affected by Hurricane Katrina in the Dallas area.
  • Assisted clients in addressing specific needs related to recovery after natural disasters
  • Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
  • Manged and trained case managers on resources and procedures for their clients
  • Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.


Counselor

The Family Place
05.2006 - 10.2006
  • Answered Hotline calls and used appropriate intervention to determine eligibility for emergency services.
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.

Substance Abuse Counselor

Family Service Dug Court
08.2002 - 08.2005
  • Conducted individual and group sessions for Drug Court clients.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records to track clients' progress
  • Responsible for crisis counseling services as needed.
  • Attended status hearing to make necessary adjustments for client success.

Substance Abuse Counselor

Christian Community Youth Against Drugs
10.1997 - 08.2002
  • Conducted individual and group sessions with outpatient and inpatient clients.
  • Provided client status in treatment to Probation officers and Judges


Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
07.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
07.1995

Skills

  • Collaborate with team members for problem solving
  • Excellent Speaking and Writing Skills
  • Case File Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Organized
  • Resilient

Accomplishments

  • Empowered clients through effective treatment planning to identify and eliminate barriers to recovery
  • Allowing persons to express feelings of inadequacy or environmental pressures in group and individual session

Timeline

Senior Caseworker

Catholic Charities
10.2006 - 07.2007

Counselor

The Family Place
05.2006 - 10.2006

Outreach Worker

Dallas Area Interfaith
02.2006 - 08.2007

Substance Abuse Counselor

Family Service Dug Court
08.2002 - 08.2005

Substance Abuse Counselor

Christian Community Youth Against Drugs
10.1997 - 08.2002

Master of Arts - Social Work

Southern University At New Orleans

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Southern University At New Orleans

Volunteer Experience

1996-1998 Basic Elderly Crisis Counseling Intervention

  • Made home visits to homebound elderly, linking them to available resources to improve quality of life

June 2008- Present Church Without Wall's

  • Conduct orientation classes leading to into integration into the church community

References

Available Upon Request

Volunteer Experience

1996-1998 Basic Elderly Crisis Counseling Intervention

  • Made home visits to homebound elderly, linking them to available resources to improve quality of life

June 2008- Present Church Without Wall's

  • Conduct orientation classes leading to into integration into the church community

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