Marlana "Marlee" Brady
Jasper ,AL
Summary
Personable and empathetic, with genuine passion for helping others. Skilled at helping clients that have experienced trauma overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor / Volunteer Coordinator
Walker County Children's Advocacy Center
07.2022 - Current
- Providing therapy services to clients.
- Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.
- Providing crisis intervention, as needed.
- Educating clients on available community resources.
- Educating clients on healthy coping skills.
- Improving client self-esteem and communication skills through targeted therapeutic techniques.
- Developing and implemented personalized treatment plans for improved mental health outcomes.
- Using trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that trigger from trauma.
Support Coordinator
Scope 310
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Linking individuals with developmental disabilities with needed services.
- Performing assessments for individuals on Medicaid's Home and Community Based Waivers.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client interactions and progress toward goals.
- Managed high-volume caseloads, ensuring timely completion of tasks and effective communication with clients.
Intern
Walker County Children's Advocacy Center
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisting the Victim and Family Advocate.
- Narrative notation taken during the forensic interview process.
- Sorting and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL05-2022
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL05-2021
Skills
- Self-care strategies
- Building rapport
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-informed care
Trainings
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, July 20-22, 2022. Clinical Training. TF-CBT Web 2.0 / A course for Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Consultation Calls, August 2022 - February 2023. / TF-CBT Web 2.0 / A course for Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- 39th International Symposium on Child Abuse. March 20, 2023 - March 23, 2023. Huntsville, AL.
- Development, Memory and Trauma: A Trifecta / 1.5 Contact Hours
- How Secondary Trauma Affects Non-Offending Family Members in Cases of Child Sexual Abuse / 1.5 Contact Hours
- Peer-to-Peer Abuse: The Impact on Youth-Serving Organizations / 1.5 Contact Hours
- Running From The Bear: Creating A Safe Place / 1.5 Contact Hours
- The Impact of Religious Trauma on the LGBTQ+ Community / 1.5 Contact Hours
- Treating Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Component-Based Evidence-Informed Approach / 3.0 Contact Hours
- When A Child Has To Be A Witness / 1.5 Contact Hours
- Recognizing, Rethinking, and Responding to Child Trafficking in Walker County: A Training Workshop for Child-Serving Professionals Offered through the Child Trafficking Solutions Project; Jan Bell of CTSP and Crystal Gregory of Homeland Security Investigations; September 12, 2023; Jasper, AL; 3 Hours
- Cary Center's Non-Profit Training Series; Hosted by the Cary Center for Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, Walker Area Community Foundation; September 13, 2023; Bevill State Community College, Jasper Campus; 5 Hours
- Strategic Planning for Non-Profits; Sarah Hogan; Impact Montevallo, 1 Hour
- Digital Marketing and AI for Non-Profits; Caryn Terradas; Social U; 1 Hour
- Grant Writing; Terra Mortenson; TerraGrants+; 1 Hour
- Non-Profit Accounting Basics; Max Campbell, CPA, and Lewis Jones, CPA; Haynes Downward, LLP; 1 Hour
- Non-Profit Resources; Paul Kennedy, Walker Area Community Foundation; 1 Hour
Community Projects
- Salvation Army Bell Ringer, December 2023
- Third Annual "Fore the Children" Golf Tournament benefitting the Walker County Children's Advocacy Center; Horse Creek Golf Course, Dora, AL; September 15, 2023; 8 Hours
- "Santa's Favorite Elf" Christmas Sponsorship Project; Providing Christmas and Stockings to over 50 children receiving services at the Walker County Children's Advocacy Center with the help of the community. July - December, 2023
- Salvation Army Bell Ringer, December 2022
- "Santa's Favorite Elf" Christmas Sponsorship Project; Providing Christmas and Stockings to over 50 children receiving services at the Walker County Children's Advocacy Center with the help of the community. July - December, 2022
Timeline
Counselor / Volunteer Coordinator
Walker County Children's Advocacy Center
07.2022 - Current
Support Coordinator
Scope 310
05.2021 - 07.2022
Intern
Walker County Children's Advocacy Center
01.2021 - 05.2021
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of North Alabama
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of North Alabama
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