Paula Williams
Bradenton
Summary
Experienced rehabilitation professional ready to drive impactful results. Skilled in individualized counseling, case management, and client advocacy. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring dependable support and successful outcomes. Known for empathy, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
State of Florida, Department of Education
Bradenton, Florida
01.2023 - Current
- Assist people with disabilities to find and maintain employment
- Guidance and counseling
Juvenile Probation Officer
State of Florida, Department of Juvenile Justice
Ocala & Bradenton, Florida
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Screening of juveniles to determine proper placement in accordance with situation
- Completed all appropriate documents and distributed to appropriate personnel
Program Specialist
Lifestream Behavioral
Ocala, Florida
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Completed Substance Abuse and Mental Health Assessments on juvenile offenders
- Sent completed reports to juvenile's Probation Officer
Family Care Manager
The Centers
Ocala, Florida
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Worked with parents to be reunified with their children
- Attended court proceedings
- Managed supervised visits with parents and children
Instructional Paraprofessional
Marion County School Board-Hillcrest School
Ocala, Florida
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Worked directly with teachers to help special need students achieve independence (students 12-22 years of age)
- Assisted students with daily life skills
- Identified warning signs of emotional or developmental problems and reported to parents
- Reported to parents on student progress, behavior and social skills
Education
B.A. - Human Services
Saint Leo University
Ocala, FloridaA.A. - Liberal Arts
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FloridaSkills
- FSFN
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Customer Care
- Proofreading
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
State of Florida, Department of Education
01.2023 - Current
Juvenile Probation Officer
State of Florida, Department of Juvenile Justice
01.2018 - 01.2023
Program Specialist
Lifestream Behavioral
01.2015 - 01.2018
Family Care Manager
The Centers
01.2012 - 01.2015
Instructional Paraprofessional
Marion County School Board-Hillcrest School
01.2004 - 01.2011
A.A. - Liberal Arts
College of Central Florida
B.A. - Human Services
Saint Leo University