Janice Welch
Maple Grove,MN
Summary
Insightful Counselor with excellent people skills. Adept at engaging others with collegiality, empathy and kindness, always.
Passionate about support and resource advocacy.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Self
01.2005 - 10.2022
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- 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.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Implemented interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
- Supported and assisted individuals identifying with sexual health issues including transitioning.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
Program Assistant
University Of Minnesota, Center For Sexual Health
04.1999 - 12.2002
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
- Recruitment of program participants from the LGBTQ community.
- Lead small group discussions on sexual health.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance In the adolescent sex offender program.
- Conducted research and analyzed data to help inform program decisions.
- Conducted research to assist with routine tasks and special projects.
- Coordinated and communicated with external stakeholders to support program objectives.
- Managed effective program outreach plans with strategic use of speakers and tours to enhance community engagement and increase participant numbers in the Man to Man Program.
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Instructor
Wisconsin Technical College System
09.1992 - 06.1993
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Improved student performance and learning objectives
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
- Text proctoring, evaluation of writing assignments and grading.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Prepared syllabi, quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI06.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Minnesota, Mankato
05.1987
Skills
- Teaching and instruction
- Exceptional Problem Solver
- Superior Communication Skills
- Adept at Conflict Resolution
- Skilled in Interviewing and assessment
- Case Management and Documentation
- Personalized scaffolding and support
- Responding with empathy
- Learning Disability Awareness
- Knowledge of mental health issues
Timeline
Counselor
Self
01.2005 - 10.2022
Program Assistant
University Of Minnesota, Center For Sexual Health
04.1999 - 12.2002
Instructor
Wisconsin Technical College System
09.1992 - 06.1993
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Minnesota, Mankato