Wanda Geter
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Wanda Geter

Wanda D. Geter
Augusta, GA 30909
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EDUCATION

Capella University Minneapolis, MN
Master of Science 12/2013
Specialization: Multidisciplinary Human Services

Paine College Augusta, GA
BA in Sociology 5/2005
Specialization: Sociology of Work

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Georgia Department of Defense
Youth Challenge Academy 08/2016– Present
Fort Gordon, GA
Counselor
• Carry out program management activities such as program implementation, program development and quality assurance.
• Perform on-site counseling services to cadets as scheduled, and in accordance with company policies.
• Conduct intake assessments upon admission to the facility.
• Monitor clients for safety and help clients find resources within the community for Alcohol and drug issues, impatient facilities, and outpatient treatment facilities.
• Ensure full compliance with HIPAA and all other regulatory agency requirements with all YCA Policies and Procedures, DBHDD, CARF and APS requirements as well as Local, State and Federal regulations.
• Document all client information including service plans, treatment options, and progress notes.
• Draft and maintain weekly program reports such as B.I.R.P. (Behavior, Intervention, Response, and Plan).
• Create S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time Measured) treatment goals, objective and intervention.
• Build a strong rapport and provide problem identification, crisis interventions, and individual, group, and/or family therapy to assigned clients.
• Plan for and utilize instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and assist youths with discipline.
• Facilitated client’s transition from a civilian environment to a military environment.
• Act as a cadet’s advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve crisis situations.



Georgia Department of Defense
Youth Challenge Academy 09/2013- 08/2016
Fort Gordon, GA
GED Instructor
• Tutored basic academic courses in math, geography, history, science, and other areas.
• Taught students about critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Developed students work to determine process and made suggestions for improvement.
• Motivated students to participate in all aspects of the educational process.
• Provided information, guidance and preparation for general equivalency diploma examination.
• Planned a program of study that met the needs, interests and abilities of individuals to ensure success for every student.
• Created a classroom environment that provided student involvement in the learning process and enabled each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Prepared lesson plans and other documentation as required by director or designee.
• Established learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of YCA curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.

Military Family Research Institute Purdue University 08/2015 – 11/2015
Fort Gordon, GA
Test Administrator/Part-time
• Administered enlistment and student written tests in high schools and other educational institutions to individuals wishing to enter military service.
• Safeguarded test materials by applying security measures outlined in USMEPCOM Regulation 611-1.
• Conducted quality control checks to ensure all forms were properly completed and made corrections as needed.
• Maintained test room control and decorum with the assistance of military personnel.

Traditional Family Services 01/2011 – 09/2013
Augusta, GA
Family Development Program Specialist
• Created appropriate recommendations for service based on information gathered in biopsychosocial assessments.
• Performed on-site counseling services to clients as scheduled, and in accordance with company policies.
• Developed and implemented treatment plans with client/family based on symptoms and problems presented during assessment and modified when needed.
• Responded to clients request for services or calls within 24hours whether such requests were made in person, by phone, voicemail, etc. Responded to such request by meeting, evaluating, and providing services to such clients
• Ensured Medicaid policies with regards to services were met and documented appropriately.
• Administered and scored assessment data collection instruments such as Child Abuse Potential Inventory, Family Environment Scale, Index of Marital Satisfaction, and others as required to individuals referred to the program.
• Connected clients with community agencies and resources as needed.
• Conducted outreach and prevention services, and resource and referral for individuals, families, and groups needing assistance with family problems and issues.
• Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
• Provided Crisis Intervention

Serenity Behavioral Health Systems 01/2010- 01/2011 Augusta, GA
Adult Services Community Case Manager
• Tracked and monitored cases, to include providing after care case management services to families who recently lost loved ones.
• Provided psychosocial services, including discharge and end of life planning services.
• Conducted home visits as applicable to coordinate community-based services, including information and referrals for additional services from other government or community agency programs.
• Developed treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provided ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and overall evaluation of individual patient needs.
• Provide crisis counseling to patients and families who have been experienced trauma or abuse.

West Care Agency 01/2005- 01/2010
Augusta, GA
GED Instructor
• Accessed, gathered, and entered data for School Max and Pinnacle Program.
• Ensured data accuracy and integrity/compiled evaluation data as requested.
• Performed the following duties: assessed student’s progress, assigned grades, took attendance, lunch/recess duty, kept parents/guardians informed through newsletters, daily or weekly progress reports/behavior charts, phone calls and emails.
• Mentored and tutored students who required special academic and emotional support during their residential stay
• Provided instructional assistance in preparation of records to new schools.
• Answered requests for transcripts
• Attended parent conferences, faculty and team meetings, IEP meetings

Augusta Technical College 2005-2008
Augusta, GA
GED Instructor
• Managed classroom in an appropriate level for entry level college students.
• Created a classroom environment that was focused on course content.
• Facilitated weekly discussions relating to course content.
• Worked collaboratively with other teachers and professionals to create effective lessons that met the learning needs and abilities of all students.
• Participated in the development of GED curriculum.
• Presented differentiated instruction that responded to the varied English language levels of students.
• Developed students' receptive English-language skills of listening and reading comprehension.
• Prepared lesson plans and other documentation as required by director or designee.


Professional Certifications/Memberships
Court Appointed Special Advocate
CPR Facilitator
CPR and First Aid Certified
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified