Markishia Ward
Shreveport
Summary
Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
FFT Supervisor
Life Changing Solutions
11.2019 - 04.2024
Supervised a team of 3-4 therapists who provided services to youth and their families utilizing the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Model.
Homebuilders Supervisor
Life Changing Solutions
05.2015 - 11.2019
Provided counseling to children and their families who are at imminent risk of placement
Supervised a team of 3-5 therapists
Conducted individual and group supervision
School Based Counselor
Volunteers Of America
12.2014 - 05.2015
Provided counseling to children in the school setting
Completed treatment plans and service notes to document clinical work
Established and maintained a relationship with family members and school staff
Homebuilders Supervisor
Phoenix Family Life Centers
04.2013 - 12.2014
Provided counseling to children and their families who are at imminent risk of placement
Supervised a team of 3-5 therapists
Conducted individual and group supervision
MST Therapist
Family Services Unlimited
08.2011 - 04.2013
Provided treatment to youth with complex clinical, social, and
educational problems
Completed daily notes and weekly summaries to document progress and barriers with families
Established and maintained positive relationships with stakeholders and other members of the community
MST Therapist
Community Solutions Inc.
08.2007 - 08.2011
Provided treatment to youth with complex clinical, social, and
educational problems
Completed daily notes and weekly summaries to document progress and barriers with families
Established and maintained positive relationships with stakeholders and other members of the community
Team Leader
Pinecrest Developmental Center
09.2006 - 08.2007
Served as the team leader of the interdisciplinary team
Developed individual supports plans for individuals with developmental disabilities
Education
Master of Arts - Social Sciences
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA07.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA05.2004
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal-Oriented
- Staff Management
- Employee Motivation
- Communication
- Active Listening
- Skills Teaching
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
FFT Supervisor
Life Changing Solutions
11.2019 - 04.2024
Homebuilders Supervisor
Life Changing Solutions
05.2015 - 11.2019
School Based Counselor
Volunteers Of America
12.2014 - 05.2015
Homebuilders Supervisor
Phoenix Family Life Centers
04.2013 - 12.2014
MST Therapist
Family Services Unlimited
08.2011 - 04.2013
MST Therapist
Community Solutions Inc.
08.2007 - 08.2011
Team Leader
Pinecrest Developmental Center
09.2006 - 08.2007
Master of Arts - Social Sciences
Grambling State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Grambling State University
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