Sarah Brownfield
Yucaipa,CA
Summary
Experienced professional with a diverse background in counseling, social work, coaching, teaching, management, sales, and customer service. Seeking a career in Crisis Counseling to utilize years of expertise, skill building, and focus on at-risk populations. Eager to apply education, experience, skills, and qualifications in this field.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Driving Instructor
First Time Driver
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Evaluated student performance and documented progress and goals.
- Maintained accurate student records to meet DOT requirements.
- Verified proper use of safety restraints by vehicle occupants to comply with CA law.
- Designed routes and set practice skills to challenge student drivers and build behind-the-wheel confidence.
Teaching Artist- Intern I
Prison Arts Collective
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: CSUSB Extension
- Prepared lesson plans and established course goals
- Demonstrated artistic methods and techniques
- Observed student's work to assess pupil response to assignments, and inform topics for discussion
- Inspired and assisted students in developing their art skills, creativity and self-knowledge through various themed art assignments
- Facilitated reflection discussions and critiques aimed at developing greater skills and self-confidence, understanding and knowledge of oneself, coping and problem-solving skills
- Authored a class to be taught at Chino Institute for Men, A & C Yards
- CSUSB Extension
Owner And Operator
The Blue Raven
03.2014 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: theblueravenshop.com
- Independently built, stocked, managed and operated all aspects of retail store
- Renovated shop space, built all fixtures and unique displays and created online store
- In addition to unique fair trade items, promoted sales of works by local artists, and my own jewelry designs
- Theblueravenshop.com
TBS Coach; Art Therapist
Village Of Childhelp
10.2012 - 09.2013
- As Therapeutic TBS Coach, provided one-on-one intensive behavioral coaching to at-risk children to assist them in developing adaptive, pro-social self-management skills within a residential treatment setting
- As Art Therapist, provided individual and group art therapy to all clients at residential treatment facility
- Independently renovated and stocked the art studio, as well as securing a grant to fund purchasing of art supplies
Store Manager
The Third Eye
03.2003 - 11.2010
- Delegated work to employees based on shift requirements, individual strengths and unique training
- Reorganized sales floor, changing product layout to optimize customer flow and improve product visibility
- Scheduling, data analysis, planning, accounting, employee training, supervision and recognitions
- Customer service and sales, updated store pricing, signage and merchandising based on current promotions
- Assisted owner with buying, traveling to trade shows for purchasing
- Taught ongoing jewelry design and construction classes
Outpatient Therapist; EPSDT Program
Douglas Young Youth And Family Services
07.2000 - 06.2001
- EPSDT Clinical counseling of at-risk youth and families in multiple school Program and home settings
- Responsible for providing assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, multi-disciplinary services teamwork, and intensive case management
- Utilized art therapy and other experiential applications of treatment to supplement cognitive behavioral therapy
Clinical Program Social Worker
New Alternatives
03.1998 - 06.2000
- Company Overview: Cabrillo Campus
- Provided individual and group therapy to youth placed in residential treatment setting, ages 5-17
- Assessment, diagnosis, development and implementation of complex treatment plans, and case management
- Redesign and implementation of therapeutic group curriculum, including the creation of two art therapy studios, and ongoing program development
- Cabrillo Campus
Clinical Social Worker
SDYCS
06.1995 - 04.1998
- Company Overview: Foster Family Agency
- Responsible for complete case management, clinical assessment, treatment planning and interventions, foster parent training and support
- Conducted assessments, treatment plan creation and implementation, and participated in multi-disciplinary teamwork
- Completed timely, detailed and accurate reporting as required by agency, county and state agencies
- Foster Family Agency
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage, Family & Child Counseling
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA01.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA01.1991
Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Counseling and Case Management
- Client-Centered Motivational Interviewing
- Compassionate Active Listening
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Skill Development Coaching
- Supportive Counseling Skills
- Proficient in Computer Applications
- Strategic planning
- Effective Time Management
Degree
MA
Phone
home, (909)372-5343
Notes
Please note that gaps in employment were due to moving out of the country, early childhood parenting, recently caring for my sick and dying parents, and trauma recovery.
Certification
CalMHSA Certified Peer Support Specialist
MPSS-APWDUV
NAMI, San Jacinto CA Feb 2025-Feb 2027
Timeline
Licensed Driving Instructor
First Time Driver
09.2022 - 10.2023
Teaching Artist- Intern I
Prison Arts Collective
12.2018 - 07.2019
Owner And Operator
The Blue Raven
03.2014 - 07.2018
TBS Coach; Art Therapist
Village Of Childhelp
10.2012 - 09.2013
Store Manager
The Third Eye
03.2003 - 11.2010
Outpatient Therapist; EPSDT Program
Douglas Young Youth And Family Services
07.2000 - 06.2001
Clinical Program Social Worker
New Alternatives
03.1998 - 06.2000
Clinical Social Worker
SDYCS
06.1995 - 04.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
University of Redlands
Master of Arts - Marriage, Family & Child Counseling
University of San Diego
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