Cheryl Simms

2473 57th Ave unit E

C.Simms07@comcast.net
(916)-904-6477 or (916)213-3475

Objective: *To Obtain a Secure and meaningful Employment in the Social

Services Field/ Mental Health Field
Education:

*Colorado Technical University (Bachelor in Criminal Justice June 2010)

Current Student
*Regional occupational program, CNA and Home Health Aide, Modesto, Ca
1998
*South Suburban College (Associate Degree in Applied Science) 1983-1986,
South Holland, Ill
*First Aid/CPR current
Skills:
Some of my skills, they are the following, Professionalism, Compassion,
Organizational, Record Keeping, and Problem Solving. Honest and patient,
understanding, a team leader, always available to give a helping hand.
Trained in dispensing medication.

Work History:
January 09- current American River Behavioral/
Mental Health Worker
Duties/Training Included: Pro-act training, CPS, Educating Clients with
Emotional and developmental disabilities in Independent Living Skills.

May 2007-October 08 Children’s Receiving Home/

Lead Residential Counselor
Duties/Training Included: Assisting special needs clients with daily living
skills, dorm organization and maintenance, and teach them healthy
relationship building in a safe environment. Assist with helping them to
achieve their therapy and treatment goals. Supervise and maintain staff and
client relationships. I also assigned duties, chores, and other activities for
both clients and staff. Maintained compliance with CAL OSHA and licensing.
August 2005 –February 2007 Sacramento Children’s Home/
Youth Counselor
Duties/Training Included: Supervision of clients at a Level 12 residential
treatment program. Assist clients in daily tasks and moving towards treatment
goals. One of my duties were too Maintaining a safe environment. Completed
record maintenance, medication dispensation, and oversaw daily routine of
clients.

April 2005 – November 2007 in Home Supportive Services /

Instructor
Duties/Training Included: Assisting clients in completing their daily routine,
e.g. their daily care, hygiene, medication over view, planning and preparing
meals, medical appointments, budgeting, and bill paying with the goal of
Independent Living.

June 2004 – August 2005 Compass Rose /Youth Counselor

Duties/Training Included: Supervising youth at a Level 12 Group Home,
providing supervision and support for SED (Severely Emotionally Disturbed)
youth in a residential treatment facility. Duties included record keeping,
dispensing of psychotropic medications, goal planning, and assisting youth to
learn relationship building skills, self esteem, and healthy behaviors.
Position required interaction with other staff, Probation officers, Social
Workers, and Therapists. I assisted with their daily routine, chores, medical
appointment, court dates and off grounds therapy.

ACTIVITIES:
Reading, swimming, horseback riding, working towards my educational
goals, attending CTU currently, working toward my BS in Criminal Justice
Program, and spending time with my granddaughter.