Sheila Grace
Summary
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy. Possesses exceptional problem-solving skills in working with diverse populations. Also has broad experience in the thorough completion and timely submission of required documentation..
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Scentsy Independent Consultant
Scentsy Products
04.2004 - Current
- Achieved title of Star Consultant and continue with this company in order to provide a supplemental income.
Case Manager - Brownwood Halfway House
Texas Juvenile Justice Dept.
01.2014 - 10.2019
- Coordinated services with other agencies, including parole, and assisted youths in obtaining additional education such as college courses or technical schooling. Also collaborated with community-based organizations in order to assist in arranging for the completion of community service hours, and with healthcare organizations to provide useful benefits such as birth control where desired and necessary medications as needed.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address youths needs and goals with an emphasis on substance abuse treatment, Facilitated and document daily groups and individual sessions.
- Monitored clients' progress, submitted all required paperwork and tracked client services to provide and needed interventions.
Professor - Substance Abuse/Social Work
Dallas County College Eastfield Campus
08.2009 - 05.2019
- Encouraged classes to be more individually relatable by introducing personal experiences into the assignments, thereby encouraging students to internalize and better identify with the lessons rather than just memorizing what was written in the curriculum.
- Relationships were built with students by mentoring each one individually as much as possible on both a personal and professional level. Students were encouraged to set increased academic goals and coached on developing effective study habits.
- Criteria was developed to encourage student-centered learning by requiring internal self- examination rather than focusing on others.
- Curriculum was designed to encourage students to continue their education and prepare them to be more successful at a university level.
Counselor II
Gateway Foundation – T.R. Havins Unit
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems, especially those relating to substance abuse.
- Offered guidance and suggestions to aid clients in cultivating self-esteem and community involvement.
- Met weekly with clients in order to assess progress in individualized counseling plans. Also discussed any advancement in short-term and long-term goals, and worked to help identify feelings and discuss apprehensions.
- Facilitated various Life-Skills Training Groups of up to 198 clients.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavioral change.
Sigma XII Women's Sober Living Facility
Owner/Director
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Supervised and worked in conjunction with Program Coordinator in order to monitor program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor for facility.
- Oversaw budget to manage expenditures and control costs.
- Scheduled and coordinated staff meetings to discuss policies, procedures and goals.
- Identified community programs that addressed addiction issues and arranged transportation to and from these meetings.
Recruiter – Rehabilitation Counseling Department
U.T. Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
05.2000 - 05.2003
- Contacted individual instructors in community colleges and requested permission to address classes.
- Personally spoke with potential students in classes that were analogous to those offered by the Rehabilitation Counseling program.
- Collected information from students who expressed interest in the program and spent evenings conducting phone interviews to assess the feasibility of each individual prospective student's likelihood of qualifying for and succeeding in the program.
- Built relationships with prospective students and assisted each one through the application process as needed..
- All recruiting was done in person face to face with the prospective students in a classroom.
Recruiter/Assistant
Eastfield Collage Student Services Department
08.1998 - 05.1999
- Contacted individual instructors in local high schools and requested permission to address classes.
- Personally spoke with potential students regarding the many advantages of beginning a college career in a community college level.
- Offered contact information to all students who expressed an interest in attending college.
- Contacted potential students and discussed concerns or questions.
- All recruiting was done in person face to face with the prospective students in a classroom.
Education
Master of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology
U.T. Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
Dallas, TX05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling
U.T. Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
Dallas, TX05.2001
Associate of Science - Substance Abuse/Social Work
Dallas County Community College – Eastfield Campus
Mesquite, TX05.1999
Skills
- Goal oriented, dependable team player
- Adept at data entry and analysis
- Flexible
- Documentation proficiency
- Demonstrated leader and self-starter
- Prompt and thorough management of records
- Adept at needs assessment
- Experienced in identifying and addressing individual client needs
- Extensive skills in demonstrating cross-cultural sensitivity
- Proficient in thoroughly completing and submitting required paperwork in a timely manner
Timeline
Case Manager - Brownwood Halfway House
Texas Juvenile Justice Dept.
01.2014 - 10.2019
Counselor II
Gateway Foundation – T.R. Havins Unit
01.2011 - 01.2013
Professor - Substance Abuse/Social Work
Dallas County College Eastfield Campus
08.2009 - 05.2019
Sigma XII Women's Sober Living Facility
Owner/Director
01.2006 - 01.2012
Scentsy Independent Consultant
Scentsy Products
04.2004 - Current
Recruiter – Rehabilitation Counseling Department
U.T. Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
05.2000 - 05.2003
Recruiter/Assistant
Eastfield Collage Student Services Department
08.1998 - 05.1999
Master of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology
U.T. Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling
U.T. Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
Associate of Science - Substance Abuse/Social Work
Dallas County Community College – Eastfield Campus
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