Ta'Avyonne Felder
Wortham
Summary
Hello! My name is Rene Felder. I am a recent graduate from Sam Houston State University and eager to begin working in my respective field of psychology. I am a dedicated and hardworking professional skilled in leadership, training and development, as well as creation and implementation of programs and protocols. Offering to work both independently and as collaborative member of a team to improve processes and meet organizational goals. Over the years, I have worked with different personalities and attitudes to provide a high standard of customer service that showcases the values of my employer.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Youth Advocate Program, INC, Y.A.P
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered individualized skill services to clients working through issues such as mental illness, trauma and abuse.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Provided case management services to monitor client access to resources and services.
- Revised individual treatment plans for clients with mental health concerns to obtain best possible outcomes.
- Monitored client progress and provided feedback to families and treatment team members.
- Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
- Educated clients and families about mental health issues, treatments and resources.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
- Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Justice
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided guidance to new officers on proper protocol for dealing with juvenile offenders.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors about progress made toward meeting goals set forth in individual treatment plans.
- Instructed inmates in work assignments and explained tasks.
- Observed and recorded progress of each juvenile offender.
- Worked with therapeutic teams to facilitate counseling and group discussions for juveniles.
- Collaborated with social workers, teachers, counselors, psychologists, probation officers, law enforcement personnel, lawyers, concerning individual cases as needed.
- Used appropriate means to discipline prisoners.
- Directed and supervised juveniles in a correctional setting, ensuring safety of all inmates.
- Developed positive relationships with inmates through constructive interactions while enforcing rules fairly.
- Participated in regular training sessions related to policy changes or new procedures.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, such as fights or attempted escapes.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
- Managed daily operations within the facility, including discipline, recreational activities, medical and mental health care, and educational programs.
- Encouraged positive behavior changes among juveniles by providing incentives such as rewards for good performance.
Leasing Manager
Atlantic Housing Foundation
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Weekly, and Monthly Reports
- Creating Monthly Marketing Calendar
- Posting Daily to Social Media
- Planning and Hosting Events and Parties
- Touring Prospects
- Success in closing and finalizing leases
- Creating Monthly Community Assistant Schedule
- Daily overseeing of Community Assistants
- Communicating with residents and prospects
Property Manager
Texla Housing Partners
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Daily, weekly, and Monthly Reports
- Handling situations that arise in the community
- Collecting and Posting Rent
- Handling Delinquency
- Overseeing Community Assistants
- Creating monthly schedule for Community Assistants
- Creating monthly marketing calendar
- Working along with maintenance to ensure service requests are being handled in an appropriate time
Leasing Manager
Texla Housing Partners
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Weekly Reports
- Creating Month marketing calendar
- Posting daily to Social Media Platforms
- Creating leasing incentives
- Touring prospects
- Success in closing and finalizing leases
- Creating monthly Community Assistant schedule
- Daily overseeing of Community Assistants
- Communicating with residents and prospects
- Marketing on campus and local businesses
- Gaining sponsors for turn
- Matching roommates for placement
Education
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
Sam Houston State University
08.2024
Associates of Science - Psychology
Blinn College
05.2022
High School -
Wortham High School
05.2019
Skills
- Organization
- Communication
- Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws
- Knowledge of Modern Technology
- Adaptable
- Leadership
- Detail-Oriented
- Thorough
- Time Management
- Fast Learner
- Microsoft Excel
- Social media marketing
- Restraint techniques
- Suicide prevention
- Patience and empathy
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Professional boundaries
- De-escalation techniques
- First aid and CPR
- Exceptional oral communication skills
- Restraining techniques
- Building rapport
- Treatment Planning
- Patient advocacy
- Case documentation
Awards
Horizon Teammate of The Month, 12/01/21, Received an award for my continuous work while being understaffed.
Timeline
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Youth Advocate Program, INC, Y.A.P
01.2025 - Current
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Justice
10.2024 - 12.2024
Leasing Manager
Atlantic Housing Foundation
03.2024 - 08.2024
Property Manager
Texla Housing Partners
09.2023 - 03.2024
Leasing Manager
Texla Housing Partners
03.2023 - 09.2023
Associates of Science - Psychology
Blinn College
High School -
Wortham High School
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
Sam Houston State University
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