Raven Gibson

Experience

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  Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc.

  Oct 2012 - Nov 2013

  Work Adjustment Program Manager

  • Conducted intake interviews for Vocational Rehabilitation clients with mental health, intellectual, or physical disabilities who were referred to complete the Work Adjustment job training program. This program provided them the opportunity to learn and practice skills they need to be successful in the workforce. • Coached employees and monitored their progress on their job tasks and productivity, to assess their ability to maintain employment long-term.• Facilitated progress meetings with employees and their referring caseworker on their level of work readiness and what steps they could take to improve their employability. Show less

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  Cherokee Health Systems, Inc.

  Dec 2013 - Apr 2017

  Case Manager

  • Connected clients to community resources for basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, and financial assistance to increase their stability and engagement in primary care and mental health treatment.• Supported clients in their recovery from substance dependence disorders by co-facilitating an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) group once a week.• Coached clients in problem-solving around barriers to safety and stability to increase self-sufficiency.

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  Helen Ross McNabb Center

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  CenterPointe Practicum Student

  • Facilitated individual therapy sessions focused on substance dependence and aftercare to residential clients of Centerpointe Addiction Treatment Facility.• Directed large group Check-In Meetings and 12 Step Group Meetings.• Recorded detailed notes on each assigned client and reported on client progress in treatment to supervising licensed therapist.

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  Cornerstone of Recovery, Inc.

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  Student Intern

  • Facilitated individual and family therapy sessions focused on substance dependence and aftercare for assigned residential clients of Cornerstone of Recovery. • Assessed family members of residential clients in order to gain a better understanding of the severity of substance use and its effect on the family as a whole.• Lead and co-lead group therapy meetings with residential clients and their families during Family Fundamentals Weekends at Cornerstone of Recovery.• Maintained detailed client records, projected and reported on client progress in treatment to supervising licensed therapist. Show less

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  University of Kentucky

  May 2017 - now

  • Facilitate one-on-one appointments with Gatton students supporting them with creating or revising professional documentation, their job and internship search, interview preparation, and major exploration to prepare them for the world of work. • Create and deliver presentations focused on career readiness to student organizations, classrooms, and community organizations visiting campus. Provide class lecture coverage for B&E 150 and 250 courses when director or team members are unavailable.• Contribute to the organization and running of large-scale student and employer events such as career fairs, symposiums, and career panels including Graham’s signature program Careers & Canes. Show less • Managed a rotating caseload of 25 to 30 participants from diverse backgrounds at varying stages in their service plan. Supported participants in problem-solving around barriers to self-sufficiency and safety. Developed positive relationships and collaborated with multiple community partners to meet participant needs.• Conducted baseline and psychosocial assessment with each participant that were focused on identifying any mental health, substance use, intimate-partner violence, learning barriers, as well as parental strengths. Interpreted their results and provided individualized recommendations in a detailed assessment summary report. • Provided presentations about UK TAP services to agencies with group sizes ranging from 1 to 20 people to increase referrals to the program around once a quarter or as requested. Show less

  • Assistant Director of Career Readiness

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Career Advisor

    Jul 2022 - Aug 2024

  • Assessor-Targeted Assessment Specialist

    May 2017 - Jul 2022