Monique Harris

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in crisis intervention and classroom management. At FEMA Project Hope, I successfully engaged clients through advocacy and education, enhancing community service access. Proficient in data collection and communication, I excel in fostering supportive environments and implementing effective strategies for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Willing to relocate to: Florence, SC

Substitute Teacher at Kelly Services (2022-12 – Present)

• To instruct students based on the teachers lesson plan.
• To maintain classroom management and safety.

Crisis Counselor at FEMA Project Hope (2021-09 – 2022-07)

• To provide crisis counseling activities as directed by team lead, provide direct coaching, education and advocacy, engaging clients to get services through referrals in the community, maintain satisfactory attendance, completes all required documentation in accordance with project hope program, use the CP program portals for data collection and participate and complete all trainings as indicated by FEMA, work and represents the program in the community and networks with other agencies and partners to ensure needs of the survivors are met.

Crisis Counselor at FEMA Project Hope (2021-07 – 2022-07)

Deliver brief and educational and supportive sessions

• To provide crisis counseling, provide direct coaching, education and advocacy
• Engaging clients to get services through referrals in the community, maintain satisfactory attendance
• Completes all required documentation in accordance with Project Hope Program

Peer Bridger at Independent Living (2017-12 – 2020-12)

Work in a behavioral health unit in a hospital and work in collaborate with social workers, psychiatrist and nurse to ensure the best outcome for the client.

• Complete, scan and file data.
• Provide mentoring, hold group discussions, design and implement safety plans.
• Follow-up resources for discharge plan
• Display compassion and communication to the client.

Peer Bridger at Independent Living (2017-01 – 2020-01)

• Work in a peer setting, provide mentoring, hold group discussions, design and implement safety plan, provide follow up resources upon discharge, display compassion and communication to the individual's complete, scan and file all paper work.

Respite Counselor at Access: Supports For Living (2013-03 – 2017-12)

Provide temporary relief and support services to families caring for individuals with a disability or illness. Compassionate, professional care that allows clients time to rest, attend to personal needs, or handle other responsibilities. Monitor and respond to physical, emotional, and behavioral needs with patience and professionalism.

Crisis Intervention Counselor at Access Supports for Living (2013-01 – 2017-01)

• Activated recovery measures during incidents to ensure swift intervention.
• Delivered continuous care and support while maintaining structured environments.
• Documented incidents thoroughly for clinical review and quality assurance.
• Utilized trauma-informed practices and crisis management techniques to assist individuals with behavioral needs.

Bachelor of Science in Education – City College (CUNY) (1996-01 – 2000-06)

BS in Education – City College (CUNY) (2000)

High school diploma or GED in General Studies – Goshen Central High School (1983-01 – 1986-06)