Melannie Covey
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Mental health professional dedicated towards improving the quality of lives for others within our community. Eagerly reentered the workforce in 2018 after years of volunteering at schools, churches, and multiple private fundraisers, while successfully raising my two children as a single parent. My extensive experience as well as enthusiasm to make a difference makes me an ideal candidate to add to your team.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Support/Family Liason
Quincy Public Schools
Quincy, IL
10.2021 - 08.2024
- Assist students and families in meeting SEL (social-emotional needs). Implement intervention steps including PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports).
- Provide classroom support to teachers and students during escalated situations.
- Occasionally substitute for teachers during absences.
- Monitor attendance to prevent truancy.
- Function as a member of all MTSS (Multi-tiered system supports) including H.E.L.P. Team, Universal PBIS, Tier 2 and Tier 3 PBIS teams.
- Work as a family liaison to coordinate interventions and provide SEL support.
- Provide crisis intervention services.
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certified.
- CPR certified.
Probation Officer
Adams County Probation Department
Quincy, IL
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Monitor offenders' activities regarding fulfillment of court ordered requirements.
- Administer regular drug and alcohol tests and complete DNA indexing for felony offenders.
- Maintain positive relationships with offenders and family members through regular visits and phone contacts.
- Refer offenders to appropriate community agencies to complete services in compliance with court orders.
- Gather social and legal data on each probationer and verify details.
- Develop offender case plans based on analysis of criminogenic needs of parolees.
- Work in collaboration with offenders to fully participate in rehabilitation planning.
- Recommend probation conditions to court, including drug treatment, vocational rehabilitation and mental health programs.
- Cultivate rapport with defendants and offenders while assessing living conditions and background to drive optimal case success.
- Counsel adult felony offenders with legal, substance abuse, mental health, employment and personal problems.
- Assist probationers with resolving housing, employment and social services problems.
- Maintain relationships with employment and community contacts.
- Execute pre-sentence investigations.
- Create, organize, and maintain files, case notes and electronic databases.
- Monitor offenders' activities regarding fulfillment of court ordered requirements.
Owner
Q Concierge
Quincy, IL
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Established service based business to meet the needs of clients in the community that were unable to succeed independently.
- Developed marketing brochures.
- Researched similar services within the immediate area and identified market and price points for various services.
- Assessed client needs and developed care plans.
- Focused on clients with special needs.
- Provided respite and support to family members.
- Oversaw client medication compliance.
- Meal preparation/ nutrition consultation.
- Developed health programs including meal and exercise plans tailored to the client's needs.
- Assisted families with emergency medical situations.
- Worked with other providers and families to ensure placement stability.
Food Pantry Administrator
Lutheran Church of St. John
Quincy, IL
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed all day to day operations of pantry.
- Maintained volunteer program.
- Assessed pantry food supply and availability/cost for replenishment weekly.
- Worked with area food bank, other pantries, food distributors, and local food businesses to place orders and coordinate delivery dates/times with availability of volunteer labor.
- Wrote multiple grants, securing $18K plus funding.
- Utilized position to link homeless with other community care services.
- Served on the Board of Christian Caregiving.
- Obtained certification in Food Safety Sanitation.
- Ensured compliance to USDA and Central Illinois Food Bank regulations.
- Facilitated expansion of the food pantry by coordinating startup of new mobile unit program.
- Provided monthly reports to the food bank, church council, and donating businesses.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program Manager
Transitions of Western Illinois
Quincy, IL
12.1998 - 06.2001
- Oversaw operations of day program for chronic mentally ill adults.
- Developed and implemented psychosocial, recovery, and support groups.
- Supervised client ran agency newsletter.
- Provided counseling services to maintain stability.
- Implemented crisis intervention services to avoid client hospitalization/displacement.
Case Manager/Counselor
Transitions Of Western Illinois
Quincy, IL
09.1996 - 06.2001
- Responsible for maintaining stability and placement for caseload of thirty plus chronic mentally ill adults.
- Provided treatment planning, counseling, medication management, and linkage services.
- On call counselor for area suicide/crisis prevention hotline.
- Collaborated with multiple social service agencies to assist consumers in reaching goals.
SASS Supervisor
Transitions Of Western Illinois
Quincy, IL
07.1994 - 09.1996
- Oversaw screening, assessment, and supportive services for DCFS wards in crisis.
- Supervised case managers and volunteers.
- Liaison between DCFS, foster families, parents, and service providers.
- Provided hospital aftercare to reduce risk of relapse.
Psychiatric Assistant
Blessing Hospital
Quincy, IL
12.1993 - 07.1994
- Developed and implemented recovery and support groups.
- Oversaw day to day activities of patients.
- Provided crisis intervention.
- Coordinated aftercare services with community providers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL12.1993
Skills
- Work well independently and in team environments
- Adaptable to varying high pressure situations
- Extensive experience working in crisis situations with children and adults
- High energy, likable personality
- Background in family preservation
- Excellent decision making skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledgeable with community resources
- Strive to assist consumers to reach their goals
Timeline
Student Support/Family Liason
Quincy Public Schools
10.2021 - 08.2024
Probation Officer
Adams County Probation Department
10.2020 - 10.2021
Owner
Q Concierge
06.2019 - 06.2020
Food Pantry Administrator
Lutheran Church of St. John
08.2018 - 06.2019
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program Manager
Transitions of Western Illinois
12.1998 - 06.2001
Case Manager/Counselor
Transitions Of Western Illinois
09.1996 - 06.2001
SASS Supervisor
Transitions Of Western Illinois
07.1994 - 09.1996
Psychiatric Assistant
Blessing Hospital
12.1993 - 07.1994
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Western Illinois University
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