Jody Christian
Stanton,CA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Counselor
Dreams Of America
03.2019 - 07.2023
- Worked with clients to help them resolve behavioral, social and personal problems.
- 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.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
Paraprofessional
Speech And Language Development Center
03.2005 - 06.2013
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
Education
No Degree - Psychiatric Technician
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA06.1990
GED -
Ocean View High School
Huntington Beach, CA02.1978
Skills
- Active listening
- Multicultural competence
- Stress reduction techniques
- Goal setting
- Daily Living Activities Educator
- Positive Patient Experiences
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Senior Counselor
Dreams Of America
03.2019 - 07.2023
Paraprofessional
Speech And Language Development Center
03.2005 - 06.2013
No Degree - Psychiatric Technician
Golden West College
GED -
Ocean View High School
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