QUENTAISJA EDWARDS
Wixom,MI
Summary
Devoted, energetic, and detail-oriented advocate for those in need of positive, social change.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Juvenile Probation Officer
Insight Youth & Family Connections
Detroit, Michigan
2024.08 - Current
- Develop, implement and monitor plans of care for the target population.
- Perform on-call crisis intervention services via telephone or face-to-face with family and youth as needed.
- Maintained detailed case documentation and reports for legal proceedings.
Mental Health Technician
Listening Ear Crisis Center
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
2024.03 - 2024.08
- Assisted callers seeking assistance for food, shelter, utility, and other basic needs.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and available resources for recovery.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
TLP and RHYP Case Manager
Listening Ear Crisis Center
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
2024.01 - 2024.08
- Create treatment plans to provide for youth’s needs, safety, and living plan using person and family-centered planning guidelines.
- Provide crisis and short-term counseling to young people and their families in multiple settings, including the person’s home.
Youth Advisor
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
2021.07 - 2023.05
- Connect incoming freshman and transfer students with resources on campus and in the community.
- Meet with clients often to review, revise, and redraw plans and objectives when circumstances change or are accomplished.
Direct Support Professional
Beacon Specialized Living
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
2021.08 - 2022.10
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to monitor client health and progress.
- Provided daily personal care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Education
B.S. - Psychology. Minors in Sociology and Leadership
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan12.2023
High school diploma -
Allegan High School
Allegan, Michigan05.2019
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Report writing
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Youth development strategies
- Case management
- Organized
- Leadership
Certification
- CPR, 2024
- Psychological First Aid, 2024
- Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy, 2024
- Youth Mental Health First Aid, 2024
- C.I.T.I – Social and Behavioral Research, 2023
Hobbies and Interests
- Cultural awareness
- Advocacy
- Creative expression
- Wellness
- Travel
Volunteer Experience
- Leadership Advancement Mentor, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, 05/2020, Present
- Youth Summit, Listening Ear Crisis Center, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, 02/2024, 07/2024
- Research Assistant, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, 09/2023, 12/2023
- Black Girl Rock Founder & President, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, 10/2022, 12/2023
- Pinky Promise Event Coordinator, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, 02/2022, 08/2023
- Student Advocate for Prison Reform and Incarceration Event Coordinator Program Director, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, 01/2021, 08/2023
- Impact Mentor, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, 11/2021, 08/2022
- Diversity Representative, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, 09/2019, 03/2020
- Prison Pal Program Participant, Central Michigan University and Saginaw Correctional Facility, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Saginaw, Michigan, 09/2019, 12/2019
- Leadership Advancement Scholar Competition Day Assistant, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, 02/2020, 02/2021
Awards
- Businesswoman of the Year, 2023, Central Michigan University
- Leadership Advancement Scholarship, 2019 - 2023, Central Michigan University
- Perrigo Foundation Scholarship Recipient, 2019 & 2020, Perrigo
Timeline
Juvenile Probation Officer
Insight Youth & Family Connections
2024.08 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Listening Ear Crisis Center
2024.03 - 2024.08
TLP and RHYP Case Manager
Listening Ear Crisis Center
2024.01 - 2024.08
Direct Support Professional
Beacon Specialized Living
2021.08 - 2022.10
Youth Advisor
Central Michigan University
2021.07 - 2023.05
B.S. - Psychology. Minors in Sociology and Leadership
Central Michigan University
High school diploma -
Allegan High School