MICHELLE BEACHAM
Dothan
Summary
Social services professional with extensive background in client support and advocacy. Known for effectively managing client cases and ensuring access to essential resources. Team-oriented with strong focus on collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and committed to achieving impactful outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Caseworker
Dale County Department of Human Services
10.2023 - Current
- Assess a child’s living conditions and family setting or act as an advocate
- Investigate allegations of child abuse or neglect and make recommendations for treatment plans.
- Works in foster care and adoption placement.
Caseworker
Geneva County Department of Human Service
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Assess a child’s living conditions and family setting or act as an advocate
- Investigate allegations of child abuse or neglect and make recommendations for treatment plans.
- Works in foster care and adoption placement.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Dothan City Schools
05.2005 - 12.2022
- Addressed behavioral and academic difficulties of students with mental and physical challenges by involving appropriate school personnel
- Developed and implemented successful Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) to promote educational, physical, and social development
- Improved motor skills through diverse activities
- Aided in the exploration and manipulation of varied materials and textures to further develop sensory and perceptual skills
Life Coach
Chrysalis: A Home for Girls
06.2004 - 05.2005
- Educated clients about available services and coordinated referrals
- Offered practical advice to aid with demanding situations
- Aided in the development of job search skills
- Implemented creative techniques to aid in behavior modification
- Assisted with understanding goal-setting and decision-making processes
- Reviewed activities with managers to address positive and negative behavioral goals
- Ordered, organized, and rotated supplies / Filed records to keep the system efficient and information organized
Tax Preparer
H & R Block
11.1998 - 04.2002
- Assisted clients with tax planning
- Advised on strategic tax liabilities
- Obtained detailed information from clients outlining their taxable income and deductible expenses
- Prepared simple and complex income tax returns for small businesses and individual consumers
- Verified calculations and form totals
- Used legal adjustments, deductions, and credits to decrease tax liabilities
Education
Master - Clinical Mental Health
Troy University- Dothan Campus
12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Troy University- Dothan Campus
05.2022
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
11.2017
Skills
- Complete intakes
- Non-judgmental approach
- Patience
- Complete treatment plans
- Build a healing and trusting relationship
- Ability to interpret information
- Individual, group, and family counseling
- Maintaining confidential records
- Active Listening Skills
- Behavior Modification
- Problem-Solving
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent Customer Service Skills / Customer Relations
- Multi-tasking
Timeline
Caseworker
Dale County Department of Human Services
10.2023 - Current
Caseworker
Geneva County Department of Human Service
12.2022 - 12.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Dothan City Schools
05.2005 - 12.2022
Life Coach
Chrysalis: A Home for Girls
06.2004 - 05.2005
Tax Preparer
H & R Block
11.1998 - 04.2002
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Troy University- Dothan Campus
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Master - Clinical Mental Health
Troy University- Dothan Campus
Honors
Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society, Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International, National Society of Leadership and Success