Debbra L.

Reeder

457KellyLane

ClarksvilleTennessee37040

615- 916-0823 931-645-3318

Objective: Desire to expand knowledge and experience base in the Field of Security and Loss Prevention.

Education:
General Equivalency Diploma 1986
112 accumulative credits through Onondaga Community College (Criminal Justice) transferred to
Danville Community College (Human Services 58 credit Hrs) transferred to University of Illinois
Sociology/Anthropology

Additional training: and work experience

Rape crisis intervention; domestic violence and sexual assault: child abuse and crisis intervention
addiction training for adults and adolescent population: trained in counselor ethics: T 4 T training and
(CISM) training. DSM IV assessment / treatment planning. Dual disorders and drug court:
Human Services: to include Vermillion County YWCA (IL) Youth Bureau of Springfield County of (IL)
Dual Diagnosis Clinician ASACSC / N.Y /Horizon Center /Federal Bureau of Prisons Albany N.Y
Skill Summary
• Highly Organized
• Ability to manage multiple task
• Diversified work/counseling experience
• Ability to develop productive rapport with consumers and co – workers
• Management experience/case management
• Ability to effectively communicate clearly
• Ability to follow directives and accept additional responsibilities
• Ability to work with all socio-economic levels

7/ 07 – Present
Charles Bass Correctional Facility/ Nashville TN
Adult Offender Security duties were inclusive as security maintained unit/guild security oversees inmate
safety, controlled inmate movement to and from institutional programs worked with Charles Bass Correctional
Complex Transportation Department transporting inmates to and from facilities, court and medical facilities:
facilitated the new officer orientation, facilitated core classes. Overseen visitation dealing with inmates and general
public.

12/29/03-11/04
Journey to Recovery (Phil Thomas Center) Clarksville TN
Alcohol /Substance Abuse Counselor /Batterers Intervention Program/ Anger Management Coordinator
Duties included but not limited to counseling and assessments of out patient treatment, Program
Coordinator for Batters Intervention mandated by the courts, probation and parole: 8 – 10 and 24 week
programs. Facilitator of Out Patient services based on 12 step theories (Disease Model).

1/03-10/03
 Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth (Males) Residential Treatment Center Canaan, NY
Substance Abuse Counselor
Duties include counseling groups/Individuals and oversight of designated caseload.
Maintenance of required documentation and case records, ongoing coordination of ancillary providers
Assessment /Bio Psychological per DSM IV
Population of youth aged from 11 years to 21 years old with legal, behavioral and addiction issues. ABLE
(Adventure Based Learning Activities) i.e. physical activities that encourage trust and resilience

5/00-1/03
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counsel of Schenectady County (NY)
1/01-1/03 Shelter Plus Care – Case Management /Counselor
Duties include overall case management of persons in need of housing and permanent residence that
include coordination of services with Department of Social Services , Offices of Children /Family Services
Family Court: substance abuse service providers, Probation, Parole and other ancillary providers.
Consistent maintenance of program case records, regular home visits, provision of living necessities,
referrals as needed for additional services. In addition participation in out patient services (i.e.
Drug/Alcohol evaluations per DSM IV,. Instructor of the Schenectady County drinking and driving
program classes on a seven week cycle, and designated screening services for the office of Children and
Family Services.

5/00-1/01 Schenectady County Family Independence Project, Case Management (Mgr) (NY)
Duties included intensive case management for (TANF) grant -funded program that served Family
Populations in need of overall rehabilitation services. Assessments of functioning and needs, referrals to
appropriate services coordination of services with Department of Social Services, Office of Children and
Family Services: Family and Criminal Courts: substance abuse services and other ancillary services.(i.e.
Mental health applicable schools and vocational services

2/98-5/00 Schenectady County YWCA /Services for Women and Families (NY)
Domestic Violence shelter worker, Hotline counselor, Department of Social Services ,( Advocate) Offices
of Family and Children Services, Criminal Court (Advocate) (respectfully) evaluations of assessment and
needs (Advocate) in Court situations regarding Domestic Violence issues obtaining court orders executing
court orders. Coordination of relocation for battered women and children.
Implemented and co- facilitated WOMEN for SOBERITY groups.

Languages: English and Arabic

Profession: Substance Abuse Counselor

Dual Diagnosis Clinician
Correctional Officer

References

Director Of Advocate Services YMCA (314) 374-3394 (Penny Troy)

Senior Counselor Berkshire Farms Center and Sciences for Youth – Outpatient Clinic (518) 781-4567
ext 352 (Kimberly Gillette)
Shelter plus Care/Alcoholism /Substance Abuse Council of Schenectady County (518) 346-4436 ext 221 (Debra
Sivack)

CBCX / Nashville Tn. (Debra Dolan Human Resource Analyst 3 ) 615-350-3361 ext 1314 or 1313