ORDER I~IO. ~?,94
AF~F~ROVAL OF MELI55A BELF;NAF' AS MEMBER
OE THE CHILD SERVICES BOARD
On this the 14th day of ~lovember 1994, ~_~pon motion made by
Commissioner, Holekamp, ser_ondeci by Commissioner Oehler,, the
Count unanimously approved by a vote of 4-0-0, to approve the
appoint of Meli.sSa Belknap as a member of the Chiid Services
Board as submitted to the Co~_~rt.
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MADE @Y: _ Pe~~v Dunbar OFFICE:
MEETING DATE: November 14, 1994 TIME PREFERRED:
SU@JECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC):
Approve ?~iel issa Belknap as a member of
the Child Services Board.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: PLEASE STATE REASON
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION:
IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: Celest Hogue
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accordance with Article 5252- i 7 is as follows:
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TH i S REQUEST RECE1 VED f3Y:
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KERR COUNTY
CHILD
SERVICES
BOARll
October 31, 1994
Ms. Thea Sovil
Commissioner's Court Coordinator
Kerr County Courthouse
Kerrville, Texas 78028
Re: Melissa Belknap
Dear Ms. Sovil:
Enclosed is the resume of Ms. Belknap. Please include her membership on the Child
Services Board on the Commissioner's Court next agenda.
Thanking you in advance for your assistance, I am
Sincerely,
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PEGGY ELIZABETH DUNBAR
PED/gf
Enclosure
Y.O. Box 142:! Kerrville, TX 78029
Mazy Melissa Belknap, M.A., L.P.C.
620 Earl Garrett
Kerrville, Texas 78028-4535
(210) 257-5100
(210) 257 -3580
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HIIbiAN SBRVICBS
private Practice
As a Licensed Professional Counselor: Counsel individuals on
personal issues. Investigate and write social studies for
adoptions, custody disputes, and juvenile criminal cases. Testify
in court. Maintain records, business and update professional
knowledge through reading and seminar attendance.
Job Bmploymeat and Training
As an employment and training counselor: Assist clients to
determine the appropriate occupation best suited to their skills
and aptitudes, determine eligibility of client to receive funds
based upon Federal, State, and City standards. Assist clients in
procuring needed funding and support services.
Contract Casework
As an in-home caseworker: counseled families, couples, and
individuals, assisted clients in securing appropriate community
resources, developed service plans, monitored client progress and
risk through regular home visits, monthly status reports, and
communication with other professionals and resources, transported
clients, and participated in development of system to implement
contract.
Inpatient Treatment
As a staff therapist: facilitated group therapy, individual
counseling, educational and twelve-step groups, participated in
team meetings, developed service plans, maintained status reports,
communicated with family members, insurance representatives, and
other placement facilities and resources, as needed.
Child Protective Services
As a caseworker: took referrals, investigated allegations of
child abuse and neglect, and made determinations as to what action
needed to be taken to ensure the saf ety of the children. Secured
and placed children in foster or therapeutic placements. Provided
individual and family counseling and guidance to clients(men,
women and children). Managed legal and in-home cases. Enjoyed
public relations and maintaining an excellent working relationship
with other prof essionals. Acted as referral source far
individuals and other prof essionals. Testified in court in legal
conservatorship cases and criminal hearings.
Women~s Ceater
As an intern and contract counselor: provided counseling, crisis
intervention, and case management to women, men and families on
various personal issues. Referred clients to appropriate agencies
and organizations f or assistance as needed, and followed up to
ensure they receive needed services. Individuals became more
self-aware and discovered alternative ways to deal with problems.
Co-facilitated domestic violence group for men. Men in violence
program became more self-aware and learned practical, therapeutic
tools to assist them in managing their anger and. in developing
empathy for others. Performed follow-up survey to determine
effectiveness of program. Operated video tape recorder.
Substance Abuse Treatment
As an intern: co-facilitated therapy and education groups in
private inpatient chemical dependency setting. Provided
individual counseling, charted patient activity, and participated
in staffings to develop therapeutic strategy. Patients became
more self-aware and better able to understar_d the nature of their
disease and how to cope with it.
As a volunteer: provided individual counseling with court-
appointed individuals who had committed a crime while under the
influence of a drug. Performed case evaluations: determined
length and nature of services, ref erral to other programs, and
exit from the program. Clients became more aware of their
involvement in substance abuse and how to avoid further DWI's and
related offenses.
Occupational Therapy
Organized occupational therapy and recreational activities for
adult and children's psychiatric inpatient units. Trained and
assisted patients of all ages in craft skills. Evaluated patient
progress. Negotiated best prices on equipment and supplies, and
ordered needed supplies. Coordinated weekly entertainment night
for all psychiatric units.
State School and Respite Care
As dorm trainer on discipline dorm: taught personal hygiene,
money management, and personal safety to adult mentally retarded
clients. Facilitated and participated in recreational activities.
Disciplined and restrained clients as needed. Taught clients to
clean and dress themselves appropriately, straighten their rooms,
count change, and safety on the streets. was trained in client
management, first aid, and CPR.
worked with developmentally impaired children and adolescents in
home and day care settings. Facilitated and participated in
recreational activities, assisted with homework. Disciplined,
supervised or perf orzned hygiene duties, and prepared meals.
Additioaal Work 8xperience
RETAIL MANAGEMENT
As manager of Fortune 500 Corporation retail store: trained and
supervised employees, and ordered chemicals, tools, and machines.
Continually cultivated product knowledge. Instructed customers in
product and machine usage. Investigated problem resolution for
customers. Organized and maintained inventory in store and
warehouse, and maintained store appearance. Worked in conjunction
with national and local advertisers, corporate executives and
administrative personnel to ensure smooth operation of stores.
Balanced daily earnings and made deposits. Organized social
activities for all stores.
SIIBCONTRACTING CARPENTRY
owned and operated interior trim carpentry business in residential
and light commercial construction. Trained and supervised
employees and organized the days activities and manpower.
Ordered materials. Measured, cut, and applied wood treatment to
walls, floors and ceilings, using numerous power, hydraulic and
manual tools. Built and installed custom cabinetry. Installed
hardware in completed homes or offices.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Assisted in large chiropractic office as physical therapist.
Perf orined ultrasound and electrical stimulation therapies.
Assisted doctor and patients, and developed x-rays.
BDIICATION
Mental Health Counseling
MA in Counseling from St. Mary's University, May, 1989
Distinguished Graduate
Focus: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling
Awarded Research Assistantship 1988 - 1989
Psychology
BA in Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin; May, 1986
Summa Cum Laude
Dean's List and National Honor Society
Minor in Social Work and Anthropology