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Francine Harris

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Adept at functioning efficiently without supervision. Dedicated professional with a strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

UPI Counselor

Los Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles, CA
08.2022 - Current
  • Case Management
  • Provided service Coordination by referring adult individuals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs and resolved roadblocks.
  • Identified risk and resiliency factors on the autism/ID spectrum with adult individuals who are ID(Intellectual disability) and developed strategies for intervention
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Referred adults to shelters, legal resources and special programs for learning disabilities
  • Referred clients to appropriate community agencies and organizations for mental health treatment needs.

Care Provider

Delois Vance
01.2009 - 02.2023
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding
  • Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
  • Adapted environments to meet changing physical and mental conditions.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of client and competently responded.

Tutor

Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Designed comfortable tutoring environment conducive to learning
  • Assisted students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new assisignments
  • Connected with parents and teachers to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, and assess student
  • Helped students through challenging material with positive reinforcement and encouragement.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.

Assistant to Title 1 Coordinator

Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2011 - 06.2021
  • Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs and resolved roadblock
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Foster youth
  • Developed behavior contracts for autistic children
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners using strategies like peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Met with students, parents, and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Managed a caseload of 30 students with mental illness and intellectual or physical disabilities.

Site Coordinator

LA's BEST After School Enrichment Program, City of
01.2002 - 06.2011
  • Supervised budget development and payroll
  • Proper food and display permitting through correct regulatory rules
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to at risk children.
  • Kept autism/ID students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Tracked and documented behaviors to ensure goals/objectives were appropriate
  • Managed behavioral issues and used positive behavior strategies for groups of up to 20 students.
  • Helped with developing goals / objectives that promoted interpersonal skills development
  • Oversaw reduction in inappropriate behaviors and independence

Education

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A - Social Work

California State University
Los Angeles, CA

Associate Of Arts - Liberal Studies: Teaching Preparation

Los Angeles Southwest College

Associate Of Arts - Sociology

Los Angeles Southwest College

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Data Entry
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Direct Patient care
  • Appointment Coordination
  • Behavior Redirection (Autism/ ID)
  • Learning Disability Awareness
  • Continuous Development
  • Social Work
  • Biopsychosocial Assessments
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Intake Assessment
  • Case Management and Documentation

Accomplishments

  • AWARDS
  • Deans List
  • Presidents List
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • Graduated from Los Angeles Southwest College-Cum Laude
  • Graduated from California State University, Los Angeles- Cum Laude

Timeline

UPI Counselor

Los Angeles Harbor College
08.2022 - Current

Tutor

Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2020 - 06.2021

Assistant to Title 1 Coordinator

Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2011 - 06.2021

Care Provider

Delois Vance
01.2009 - 02.2023

Site Coordinator

LA's BEST After School Enrichment Program, City of
01.2002 - 06.2011

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A - Social Work

California State University

Associate Of Arts - Liberal Studies: Teaching Preparation

Los Angeles Southwest College

Associate Of Arts - Sociology

Los Angeles Southwest College
Francine Harris