Erica Boykin
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Dynamic Social Services Assistant with a proven track record at St. Joseph Transitional Rehabilitation Center, excelling in client assessment and supportive counseling techniques. Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive community resource manual, enhancing family and child welfare services. Known for exceptional written communication and reliability, adept at fostering community mental health programs.
Earnest individual with experience in human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Services Assistant
St. Joseph Transitional Rehabilitation Center
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Developed manual providing information on community resources across county available to families and children.
- Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse, and rehabilitation issues.
- Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults to support child welfare and prevention services.
- Provided social work services, individual, and family therapy and referrals.
Volunteer School Counselor
Groton Public Schools
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana
11.2014 - 10.2018
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
Education
Ph.D. - Psychology
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV04-2024
Skills
- Client assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Behavioral assessment
- Abuse and neglect investigation
- Client advocacy
- Disability support
- Written communication
- Supportive counseling techniques
- Community outreach
- Data confidentiality
- Community mental health programs
- Reliability
- Applied behavior analysis
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Social Services Assistant
St. Joseph Transitional Rehabilitation Center
03.2022 - 10.2024
Volunteer School Counselor
Groton Public Schools
08.2018 - 01.2021
Substance Abuse Counselor
Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana
11.2014 - 10.2018
Ph.D. - Psychology
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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