Melissa Reyes
Noblesville,IN
Summary
Attentive Family Advocate with determination to assist families requiring support and community resources. Empathetic professional with experience advocating for children and their families by promoting activities that build attachment, healing and self-confidence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Consultant
Lifeline Youth & Family Services
Indianapolis, IN
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development and education to increase potential.
- Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational and task prioritization skills.
- Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
- Identified available community resources and programs for families with adopted children.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
Therapist Intern
Indiana Adoption & Family Counseling
Noblesville, IN
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Documented client progress to track effectiveness and inform future treatment plans.
- Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
- Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
- Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
Full-time Student
N/A
07.2020 - Current
Interventionist and In-house Substitute Teacher
Imagine Schools At Mountain View
Las Vegas, NV
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Counseling
Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
American Military University
Charles Town, WV08.2021
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Individual Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Parenting Strategies
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Behavior Modification
- Stress Management
- Relationships and Rapport
- Client Education
- Family Support
Certification
- 120 - hour TEFL Training - June, 2021
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - July, 2022
- Psychological First Aid Training - May, 2023
Timeline
Therapist Intern
Indiana Adoption & Family Counseling
08.2023 - 12.2023
Family Consultant
Lifeline Youth & Family Services
01.2023 - Current
Full-time Student
N/A
07.2020 - Current
Interventionist and In-house Substitute Teacher
Imagine Schools At Mountain View
10.2018 - 07.2020
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Counseling
Geneva College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
American Military University