TONIA PROFFITT

P.O. Box 144, Almena, W I 54805 | | C: 715/939-2578 | proffittt@my.uwstout.edu

SUMMARY
Creative, resourceful human services professional that is talented at quickly mastering new skills and processing new information;
diplomatic and gracious with a desire to serve individuals and families in a nonprofit setting.

HIGHLIGHTS

Family behavior and dynamics

Biopsychosocial assessments
Excellent interpersonal skills
Compassionate

Clinical documentation and case planning

Dual Diagnosis education and
experience
Crisis intervention training

EDUCATION
Current
05/2015
Anticipated
Graduation

2008

Bachelor of Arts Human Development and Family Studies

UW - Stout - Menomonie, WI, United States
Coursework in Child Development, Child Abuse Prevention training, Emphasis in
AODA, Coursework in Behavior Management, Law and Ethics for Psychologists
course, Coursework in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Child
Development
Associates Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counseling
CVTC - Eau Claire - Eau Claire, WI, United States
Criminal Justice coursework, Sociology coursework, Coursework in Health and Human Services,
Structural Family Therapy coursework, Individual and Group Counseling
Internship - Case Manager
LSS - Women's Way - Eau Claire, WI
Internship - AODA Counselor
Burkwood- Hudson, WI

EXPERIENCE
Current

2013-2014

2008-2009

CD Specialist
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Center City, MN
Crisis Interventions. Assure recovery milieu and direct patients in the recovery process within
organizational guidelines, philosophy and procedures. Document in patient records. Maintain
contact with recovery team.
Quality Assurance Lead
Jennie - O Turkey Store - Eau Claire, WI
Serve as mentor to junior team members. Assess and train personnel forpromotion to crossfunctional operations. Lead professional developmentprograms for assembly and operator staff.
Develop and maintain strong andclear communication and rapport with plant personnel.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Beloit Youth Place - Beloit, WI
Interviewed clients individually and with their families to determine what services would best
address their needs. Charted and recorded information in client files.Efficiently gathered
information from families and social services agencies and developed treatment plans.
Documented all patient information includingservice plans, treatment reports and progress
notes.Collaborated closely withtreatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
Taught clientsanger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social
skills,emotional coping skills and functional living skills. Referred clients to other programsand
community agencies to enhance treatment processes.Guided clients inunderstanding illnesses
and treatment plans.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Mentor
Barron County Restorative Justice Programs- Barron, WI
Work individually with clients to re-establish community relationships and effective life-skills.

REFERENCES

Available upon request.