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Kerrera Pretty Paint

Pryor,MT

Summary

Ambitious School Counselor focused on supporting students in accomplishing personal and academic success. Gifted in counseling, student advocacy and preventive education to meet the goals and objectives of the counseling program. Delicate in handling issues involving cultural and socioeconomic differences.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counselor

St. Charles Mission School
Pryor, MT
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in order to discuss academic, social and emotional issues.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student performance in the classroom.
  • Assisted families in understanding resources available within the community to address their needs.

Community Engagement Coordinator

Native American Development Corporation
Billings, MT
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Attend meetings with community organizations and schools to develop, plan, coordinate and conduct suicide prevention activities, workshops and/or events
  • Develop with community partners a cohesive community approach to multiple efforts that address trauma, suicide prevention and intervention
  • Mentorship with students within the Billings School District and assist with providing cultural activities to school aged youth

ICWA Program Specialist

State of Montana-Child and Family Services Division
Billings, MT
09.2020 - 09.2023
  • Develop and maintain a list of caseload numbers of ICWA and American Indian children, develop and prepare appropriate reports regarding American Indian families, build and maintain relationships with tribal partners
  • Provide case management services to tribal children and families to respond in a culturally appropriate manner.

ICWA Coordinator

Crow Tribe of Indians-Social Services Department
Crow Agency, MT
10.2019 - 09.2020
  • Attend district/tribal court hearings regarding Crow Tribal children in foster care.
  • Develop monthly/quarterly/annual reports for the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
  • Attend meetings with the Department of Child and Family Services office.

Case Manager/WEX Coordinator

Human Resource Development Council-HRDC
Hardin, MT
12.2015 - 10.2019
  • Place participants at Work Experience site to complete hours, interacting with the community to contract WEX sites for participants to gain job skills
  • Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.

PACT Case Manager

Human Resource Development Council-HRDC
Billings, MT
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
  • Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Human Services

Montana State University Billings
01.2018

Associates Degree - Liberal Arts

Little Big Horn College
01.2010

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Student Records Management
  • Time Management
  • Individual and family support
  • Communication
  • Cultural Competency
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Listening actively

Timeline

School Counselor

St. Charles Mission School
08.2024 - Current

Community Engagement Coordinator

Native American Development Corporation
09.2023 - 08.2024

ICWA Program Specialist

State of Montana-Child and Family Services Division
09.2020 - 09.2023

ICWA Coordinator

Crow Tribe of Indians-Social Services Department
10.2019 - 09.2020

Case Manager/WEX Coordinator

Human Resource Development Council-HRDC
12.2015 - 10.2019

PACT Case Manager

Human Resource Development Council-HRDC

Bachelor’s Degree - Human Services

Montana State University Billings

Associates Degree - Liberal Arts

Little Big Horn College

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