Noemi Perez
Jackson,NJ
Summary
Dedicated counselor with history of meeting organization goals utilizing consistent practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations.
Offering 15+ years history of client support, coordinating referrals to outside resources. Counsels and advises children and parents to foster access to assistance and community programs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Rescued & Redeemed Ministries
06.2010 - Current
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by volunteers.
- Interviewed, supervised and motivated volunteers to achieve optimal productivity.
- Organized public awareness of and protection from domestic sex trafficking of minors through educational seminars and self- defense trainings.
- Maintained communication with and provided counseling for victims.
- Network with like-minded organizations.
Counselor
Foundations Christian Counseling Services
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Provided online and in-person individual Biblical counseling for teens and adults during the after-effects of trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, grief, marital conflict and abandonment.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management using "TheraNest" software.
- Networking with local church leaders in Central and South Jersey.
- Participated in the Standard of Care Committee and contributed resources for Foundations standard of care proceedings.
- Participated in training weekends, staff meetings, monthly supervisions and events for professional growth and development.
Pastoral Care Coordinator
Calvary Chapel Old Bridge
06.2006 - 01.2010
- Administrated and delegated counseling and visitation.
- Recruited and coordinated volunteers assisting with home and hospital visitations, meals and other aspects of pastoral care.
- Updated policies and procedures, leading continuous improvement of client assessments and care.
- Supported client care excellence via planning and interpretation of programs.
- Completed client assessments in accordance with current counseling ethics and guidelines.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss client progress and pastoral care.
Counselor
Calvary Chapel Old Bridge
06.2006 - 01.2010
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in progress.
- Provided individual counseling services.
- Assessed clinical risk and danger to children and families and determined appropriate level of response and intervention.
- Developed service plans to maintain intact families and improve family functioning.
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by attending professional conferences and workshops.
- Worked with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Helped patients to deal with realities of depression, anxiety, bipolar, eating disorder and PTSD due to trauma diagnoses and develop coping skills.
- Assessed student issues pertaining to depression, anxiety and physical abuse to resolve conflicts between students, peers and teachers.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Ran individual and family therapy sessions for children ages 3 to 14.
Education
Post Master's Certificate - Professional Counseling
Kean University
Union, NJMA In Counseling - Counseling
Biblical Theological Seminary
Hatfield, PABA In Conductive Education - Teacher of The Motor Disabled
International Peto Institute
Budapest, HungarySkills
- Crisis Situations
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Management
- Mood Disorders
- Diagnostic Abilities
- Individual Counseling
- Written Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Integrity and Transparency
- Team Leadership
Languages
Hungarian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Counselor
Foundations Christian Counseling Services
09.2023 - Current
Founder
Rescued & Redeemed Ministries
06.2010 - Current
Pastoral Care Coordinator
Calvary Chapel Old Bridge
06.2006 - 01.2010
Counselor
Calvary Chapel Old Bridge
06.2006 - 01.2010
Post Master's Certificate - Professional Counseling
Kean University
MA In Counseling - Counseling
Biblical Theological Seminary
BA In Conductive Education - Teacher of The Motor Disabled
International Peto Institute
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