Alyssa Boston
Summary
Highly skilled student seeking a supportive environment to pursue a master's degree and utilize expertise in human behavior, mental health, advocacy, and social systems to assist individuals in need. Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships and providing necessary support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
JCHPHP Intern
Jefferson County Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Managed document management system to effectively sort and update company files, promoting easy access to current information.
- Maintain patient confidentiality, adhering to ethical guidelines.
- Acquired strong communication skills for clear and effective engagement with patients, families, and other health professionals.
- Utilized emotional resilience skills to provide support and assistance to clients experiencing difficult emotions.
Registered Behavior Technician
Blue Sky Therapy
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided emotional support and crisis intervention to individuals in distress.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or visual cues as needed to facilitate learning opportunities for clients.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Observed clients throughout sessions to identify potential triggers of problem behaviors or areas needing improvement.
Behavioral Health Associate
Oak Hill Group Home
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Contributed to maintaining a secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others, and staff.
- Supervised and aided patients in performing daily tasks like toileting and bathing.
- Provided emotional support and informal counseling to residents, aiding in their navigation of personal challenges, coping with trauma, and cultivating emotional resilience.
Child Caregiver
3 Steps Daycare
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Demonstrated effective teamwork and collaboration by maintaining open communication with parents or guardians about program details.
- Advocated for children to promote their emotional and social growth, facilitating empathy, positive self-concepts, and understanding of others.
- Promoted a inclusive environment for children by understanding and embracing their unique backgrounds.
Education
Bachelor - Social Work
Jackson State University
12-2024
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Holmes Community College
05.2020
General Diploma -
Kosciusko High School
05.2019
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft
- Active Listener
- Empathetic
- Crisis Intervention
- Cultural Competent
- Advocacy
- Proactive
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
JCHPHP Intern
Jefferson County Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Blue Sky Therapy
11.2023 - 03.2024
Behavioral Health Associate
Oak Hill Group Home
08.2022 - 05.2023
Child Caregiver
3 Steps Daycare
05.2018 - 08.2022
Bachelor - Social Work
Jackson State University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Holmes Community College
General Diploma -
Kosciusko High School
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