Letitia Carter
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised or supervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Counselor (Per Diem)
Monte Nido & Affiliates
South Salem, NY
11.2023 - Current
- Facilitated group meetings, activities, and workshops for clients to help them develop social and interpersonal skills.
- Monitored client progress, documented observations, and reported changes in behavior to supervisors.
- Assisted with crisis intervention services when needed.
Overnight Youth Counselor (Per Diem)
Green Chimneys
Brewster, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Supervised youth group members to maintain organized and safe environment.
- Communicated with challenged and troubled children in effort to exact positive impact and influence.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques aligned with trauma-informed care model, driving intervention strategy.
- Documented actions and incidents associated with youth program participants.
- Studied treatment plans to understand and implement interventions.
Admissions Case Worker
The Children's Village
Dobbs Ferry, NY
01.2019 - Current
- Advocated for at-risk youth individuals and promoted helpful resources and programs to foster progress.
- Collaborated with counselors and parents to report youth behavior and progress.
- Review referrals and determine youth's eligibility to receive treatment in our programs
- Communicate with outside Agencies
Substance Abuse Counselor
Arms Acres
Brewster, NY
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Case Worker 2
The Children's Village
Dobbs Ferry, NY
12.2015 - 12.2018
- Provided casework services to clients, including conducting initial assessments and developing individualized case plans.
- Conducted home visits to assess client needs, evaluate progress toward goals, and document service delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of client information in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Coordinated referrals for mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment and other community resources.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary by responding quickly to urgent requests from clients or referral sources.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss case management strategies and review progress towards established goals.
Education
CASAC T - Substance Abuse
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY03-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY06-2017
High School Diploma -
Saunders Trades & Technical High School
Yonkers, NY06-2003
Skills
- Action planning
- Mental Health Support
- Community Networking
- Client Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Cultural Competency
Timeline
Residential Counselor (Per Diem)
Monte Nido & Affiliates
11.2023 - Current
Overnight Youth Counselor (Per Diem)
Green Chimneys
01.2021 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
Arms Acres
12.2020 - 01.2021
Admissions Case Worker
The Children's Village
01.2019 - Current
Case Worker 2
The Children's Village
12.2015 - 12.2018
CASAC T - Substance Abuse
Dutchess Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Mercy College
High School Diploma -
Saunders Trades & Technical High School