Kyla Price
Columbia
Summary
As a dedicated professional with a therapeutic background, I have honed my skills as a residential counselor. My expertise lies in providing comprehensive support and guidance to individuals, fostering personal growth and development. With a strong commitment to client well-being, I am adept at addressing a wide range of issues, ensuring a holistic approach to mental health care. Particularly, within underserved and minority communities. Dedicated to promoting unity on both local and global levels. Skilled in providing emotional support, conducting relevant research, and fostering an environment conducive to open expression and vulnerability.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Outreach Coordinator
Church of God the Bibleway
Columbia, SC
08.2023 - Current
- Recruitment of New Members: Actively engage with individuals to welcome them into the church community, enhancing spiritual and emotional support networks.
- Event Organization: Plan and coordinate events that foster community connection and provide opportunities for spiritual growth and mental well-being.
- Community Building: Develop initiatives that strengthen relationships among members, promoting a sense of belonging and mutual support.
- Resource Provision: Offer guidance and resources to individuals seeking spiritual and emotional support, contributing to their overall well-being.
- Collaboration with Church Leaders: Work alongside church leadership to align outreach efforts with the church’s mission and values.
Residential Counselor
Three Rivers Midlands
Columbia, SC
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Served as a Residential Counselor, overseeing children aged 11 to 17 with behavioral issues, disorders, and autism.
- 2024-2025
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care
- Provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution
- Assisted in daily living activities and skill-building exercises
- Maintained detailed documentation of behaviors
- Facilitated emotional support groups
Emotional Support Specialist
Killingsworth Women’s Home (Internship)
Columbia, SC
08.2023 - 11.2023
- As an emotional support specialist, my role is to be empathetic and sympathetic towards residents within the Killingsworth Women’s Home who are in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction or released from prison.
- 2023
- Coordinate and host house meetings with planned recovery-based activities
- Provide emotional support to recovering drug and alcohol addiction residents and released ex-offender
- Administered medication with meticulous documentation and logging of intake records.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
Benedict College
Columbia, SC05-2023
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2028
Skills
- Computer: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keyboard
- 40 hours of RBT training
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Retention
- Hosting Peer-support groups
- Documentation and Logging of In-take
- Scheduling and Coordination
- Psychological
- Social skills development
- Data analysis expertise
- Workplace adaptability
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Three Rivers Midlands
10.2024 - 10.2025
Community Outreach Coordinator
Church of God the Bibleway
08.2023 - Current
Emotional Support Specialist
Killingsworth Women’s Home (Internship)
08.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
Benedict College
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Grand Canyon University