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Tenesha L. Curtis, M.S.S.W. , C.P.S.____

consulttenesha@gmail.com

 AREAS OF SPECIALTY

 

Social Work

Prevention

Substance Abuse Treatment

Chemical Dependency Education

Domestic Violence Education

Tutoring and Study Skills

Public Speaking

Educational and Therapeutic Group Facilitation

Recruitment

Copywriting and Copyediting

Case Management and Resource Referral

Social Media Marketing

Videography

Behavioral Health Education and Management  

 

 

 EDUCATION

 

Master of Science in Social Work

University of Louisville (Louisville, KY)

August 2008 through May 2010

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

 

University of Louisville (Louisville, KY)

August 2004 through May 2008 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATIONS

 

Certified Prevention Specialist

The Kentucky Board for Prevention Professional, Inc.

May 2013 through July 2015

 

 

Certified HIV Tester / Prevention Counselor

Centers for Disease Control

Volunteers of America

October 2012

 

Certified Creating Lasting Family Connections® Implementation Trainer

The Council on Prevention and Education: Substances (COPES), Inc.

July 2010

 

 

EXPERIENCE

 

 

Prevention Services                                                                              

May, 2010 – Present

                                           

Trainer / Facilitator, Council on Prevention and Education: Substances (COPES), Inc.

· Became certified to train others in the Creating Lasting Family Connections® (CLFC) curriculum.

· Facilitated CLFC(r) groups with a co-trainer.

· Purposefully used verbal and body language that promoted healthy group dynamics and a relaxed environment in which participants understood that they were free to share honestly, without judgment or criticism.

· Gently challenged client thinking when it became evidence that their thought process may lead to unhealthy behaviors.

· Created and edited various written procedures and protocols as needed.

· Oversaw the coordination of program recruitment efforts and environmental prevention strategies as executed by interns.

· Coordinated and executed word-of-mouth, lecture, and digital (including social media) marketing efforts to schools, community groups, other social service agencies, and the general public.  

Clinical Supervisor, COPES, Inc. / Spalding University             

August, 2011 - Present

 

· Supervised the learning, tasks, professional and personal growth, and time commitments of 14 Spalding University social work practicum students.

· Coordinated projects and assignments that furthered student learning and experience, while maintaining appropriate boundaries related to competency and quality of client services.

· Created and maintained a clear and easy-to-use orientation manual for all incoming students.

· Created and maintained an effective method of tracking student hours and objective completion.

Case Manager, COPES, Inc.                                                                 

March, 2012 – Present

· Facilitated a comfortable helping relationship with clients that promoted honest sharing and deep listening.

· Provided referrals to outside services and resources based upon client needs and goals.

· Guided client thought processes and decision-making towards healthful behaviors.