Yolonda Ray
Jackson,MS
Summary
Counseling professional equipped to guide clients through challenges and foster personal growth. Committed to providing empathetic support and evidence-based counseling services to diverse populations..
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Mississippi Board of Nursing
05.2025 - Current
- Conduct intake of new clients and conduct assessments of clients' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Maintain accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Provide crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
- Monitor clients' progress and track services to provide crisis interventions.
- Manage daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
Guidance Counselor
Mississippi Job Corps Center
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Offered crisis intervention support for students experiencing emotional distress or other personal challenges.
- Assisted students in setting realistic goals, creating action plans, and tracking their achievements.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining accurate records of all counseling sessions and interventions provided.
- Served as a liaison between parents, teachers, administration, and outside agencies to ensure effective communication regarding student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student behavior and academic success.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
Teacher / School Counselor
Jackson Public School District
08.2000 - 05.2015
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of students.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
Education
Education Specialist - , Educational Leadership
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN04-2011
Education Specialist - , Counseling
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS08-2007
Master of Education - , School Counseling
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS12-2006
Bachelor of Science - , Mass Communications
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05-1998
Skills
- Client Advocacy, Client Records Management, Documentation and Reporting, Multicultural Competence, Progress Monitoring, and Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- National Certified Counselor
National Board for Certified Counselors, Issued 2008
Licensure
Professional School Counselor
Mississippi Department of Education, Issued 2008
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor
Mississippi State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, Application Submitted and Awaiting Board Review
Timeline
Program Manager
Mississippi Board of Nursing
05.2025 - Current
Guidance Counselor
Mississippi Job Corps Center
03.2024 - 04.2025
Teacher / School Counselor
Jackson Public School District
08.2000 - 05.2015
Education Specialist - , Educational Leadership
Capella University
Education Specialist - , Counseling
Mississippi College
Master of Education - , School Counseling
Mississippi College
Bachelor of Science - , Mass Communications
Jackson State University
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