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, CAAssociate 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
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