SHERITA OWENSBY
Carrollton,GA
Summary
Multi-talented Paraprofessional consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity. Experienced Paraprofessional with over 20 years of experience in the social service field. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth and Family Coordinator
MAAC
Atlanta, GA
11.2020 - Current
- Coordinated with local, state and federal agencies to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss individual and family goals.
- Developed individualized service plans with families that included measurable outcomes and timeframes for completion.
- Assisted families in accessing community resources for housing, employment assistance, financial assistance, food programs and medical care.
- Collaborated with other agencies to coordinate services for families when needed.
- Monitored client progress by conducting regular phone calls or face-to-face visits.
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of conflict or distress within the family.
Emergency Manager
Air National Guard
Garden City, Ga.
01.2015 - Current
- Investigated practical and theoretical issues facing emergency services and identified effective resolutions
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response
- Built and strengthened relationships with area governments, departments and agencies to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies
- Reviewed operational plans from other locations to identify options for local systems
Paraprofessional
CSI, Murphy Harpst Children Center
Cedartown, GA
04.2003 - 10.2020
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills
- Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success
- Engaged TCI and TBRI intervention techniques to deescalate aggressive and hostile behavior of residents
- Attended DJJ/DFCS meetings to develop and implement individually tailored treatment plans to lead residents to successful reintegration into society
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Management
University of West Georgia
05.2006
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- High-Risk Populations Identification
- Experience With At-Risk Youth
- IEP Writing Knowledge
- Home Visits
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
Timeline
Youth and Family Coordinator
MAAC
11.2020 - Current
Emergency Manager
Air National Guard
01.2015 - Current
Paraprofessional
CSI, Murphy Harpst Children Center
04.2003 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Management
University of West Georgia
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