Sheila Clarkson
2491 County Rd 255, Quincy,OH
Summary
Reliable Group Facilitator and chemical dependency counselor known for being a capable, well-trained professional. A compassionate leader and team-driven employee with undeniable interpersonal skills. Pursuing a new role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Facilitator/ SUD Counselor
Her Story Inc - Safe Harbor House
08.2016 - Current
- Developed open rapport with clients, encouraging sharing of questions and concerns.
- Created a supportive environment by fostering trust, empathy, and mutual respect among participants.
- Prepared and led IOP groups for clients.
- Provided guidance on goal-setting strategies, empowering clients to take ownership of their personal recovery journey.
- Established clear expectations for behavior by setting ground rules and modeling appropriate conduct at all times during sessions.
- Collaborated with team members on program planning, incorporating evidence-based approaches for optimal results.
- Developed programs and activities to help women improve attitudes towards treatment.
- Facilitated one-on-one substance use counseling sessions with clients.
- Completed assessments and created individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Facilitated codependency recovery groups as well as families in recovery groups.
Recovery Pastor
Crossway Church
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Provided pastoral care to individuals with substance use disorder and their families.
- Led weekly faith-based recovery groups.
- Led Christian codependency recovery workshops.
- Led “Equipping the Church” workshops for churches in the community to help educate those churches on alcohol and substance use disorders.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for recovery ministry growth and expansion.
Job Coach
Ohio Hi-point Career Center
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Provided job coaching for students with developmental disabilities.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Addiction And Integrated Treatment
Clark State Community College
Springfield, OHAssociate Of Applied Science - Addiction And Recovery Services
Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH05.2024
Skills
- Intake interviews
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient Assessments
- Facilitation Techniques
- Interpersonal communication
- Advocacy
- Group Dynamics
- Community Outreach
- Meeting facilitation
- Workshop coordination
Certification
I currently hold a CDCA certification. I will be taking the state board test for my LCDCII in the fall.
Timeline
Recovery Pastor
Crossway Church
08.2017 - 09.2019
Group Facilitator/ SUD Counselor
Her Story Inc - Safe Harbor House
08.2016 - Current
Job Coach
Ohio Hi-point Career Center
08.2008 - 06.2010
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Addiction And Integrated Treatment
Clark State Community College
Associate Of Applied Science - Addiction And Recovery Services
Clark State Community College
I currently hold a CDCA certification. I will be taking the state board test for my LCDCII in the fall.
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