Natania S. Jarrad has extensive experience and qualifications working in social services. She received her MSW and BSW degrees from the University of Georgia and is licensed as an LMSW in Georgia. She holds certifications as a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner, Certified Peer Specialist, and has over 5 years of experience working in programs assisting those with mental illness, victims of domestic violence, and individuals in the criminal justice system. Currently she works as a Peer Specialist for Advantage Behavioral Health Systems.

1. Natania S. Jarrad, LMSW, CPS, CPRP
330 Airport Rd. Athens, GA 30605
(404) 451-8591
SUMMARY OF QUALIFACTIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Recent Accomplishments:
 Received CPRP (Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner) Certificate
 Obtained LMSW licensure in state of Georgia
 Received CPS (Certified Peer Specialist) certification
 Conferred MSW degree in August 2013
 Assisted in founding Walton PSR day program in July 2013 at Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
Qualifications:
 Customer service skills and excellent interpersonal communication skills
 leadership and management skills
 completed CPS training and experience working with individuals living with a mental illness on a peer level
 Experience working with victims of domestic violence as well as adults with SPMI
 Experience working within the court and criminal justice systems
 Fluent in Spanish as a second language and Highly Proficient in Portuguese
EDUCATION
The University of Georgia, School of Social work conferred Aug 2013
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Clinical Track
The University of Georgia, School of Social Work conferred May 2012
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with an overall GPA of 3.94
The University of Georgia, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences conferred May 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Romance Languages
Major Language: Spanish Minor language: Portuguese
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with an overall GPA of 3.94
GA CPS Project completed December 2013
completed CPS training in December 2013
successfully completed exam and received official certification
WORK EXPERIENCE
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
Peer Specialist/Paraprofessional ACT Program Athens, GA
Responsibilities include the following: July 2014- present
 Facilitating Wellness Self-Management (WSM) and DBT groups as needed
 Assisting clients in developing Wellness Recovery Action Plans for relapse prevention (WRAP)
 Providing case management and resource coordination services in the community
 Crisis intervention as needed
 Liaising with other treatment providers and community partners
Monroe, GA
Social Service Tech/Team Leader Walton PSR day program June 2013-July 2014
Responsibilities included the following:
 conducting psychosocial skills building groups using the Psychiatric Rehabilitation model
 managing administrative functions for program i.e. transportation, scheduling intakes
 supervising one full time staff person and one intern and offering clinical guidance
 conducting individual PSR-I sessions and assisting program participants with peer perspective
Project Safe, Inc. Athens,GA

2. Case Management Assistant February 2013-June 2013
Responsibilities include the following:
 Following up with clients and providing basic case management services
 Reviewing police reports for domestic violence incidents and apprising victims of services
 Organizing files and data entry
Treatment and Accountability Court- Athens Clarke County Athens,GA
MSW Intern August 2012-April 2013
Responsibilities include the following:
 Assisting with case management of participants for participants with SPMI
 Interviewing potential new participants
 Visiting participants at treatment sites and performing drug screens
 Helping link participants to resources
 Participating in weekly interdisciplinary meetings and court sessions
Project Safe, Inc. Athens,GA
Night and Weekend Advocate March 2012-October 2012
Responsibilities included the following
 Answering the 24 hour crisis hotline and providing crisis intervention to callers
 Screening clients into shelter and completing intake
 Offering support and services to clients overnight and on weekends
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems (PSR program) Athens,GA
BSW Intern August 2011-May 2012
Responsibilities included the following:
 Conducting psychoeducational groups
 Documenting interventions provided by clinicians
 Helping to develop new curriculum materials
 Advocating for clients and helping them with daily tasks during group sessions
Project Safe, Inc. Athens,GA
Intern May 2011-August 2011
Responsibilities included the following:
 Leading a domestic violence survivors group
 Co-leading weekly house meetings
 Answering the 24 hour crisis hotline
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE
Project Safe Athens, GA
Mentor and Instructor for Project Sales Program August 2010-July 2011
 Conducting weekly meetings with a mentee (one of the women going through this job readiness program)
 Aiding mentee with resume creation, interview preparation, etc.
Free IT Athens Athens, GA
Volunteer Staff Member and Board Secretary June 2010-July 2012
 Upholding the organizations belief that all should have access to low-cost computer equipment and aiding the
organization in providing low-income Athens residents with computer equipment
 Advocating the use of free, open source, Ubuntu (Linux based) software and the following:
 Mastering Ubuntu software and teaching clients how to use the software
 Conducting basic computer troubleshooting and tech support
 Completing sales and donation forms, keeping accurate records, and managing data
 Maintaining official records, creating staff accounts and managing staff member data