Amber Sallis
Rockford,IL
Summary
Responsible professional experienced in coordinating behavioral support for clients. Strong history of maintaining accurate documentation and daily reports, helping clients and assisting with daily programming.
Adept at performing risk assessment, crisis intervention and psycho-education. Dedicated and energetic with excellent listening skills and establishing therapeutic relationships with patients while helping with understanding of empathy and proactive care. Several years of experience in the field of behavioral analysis. Proficient in implementing specialized programs for individuals with intellectual, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities. Caring and well-organized with outstanding interpersonal, communication, and social skills.
Known for collaborative team efforts and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and maintaining patient-centered approach.
Professional managerial candidate with deep understanding of operational excellence and team leadership. Proven ability to drive growth and enhance productivity through strategic planning and effective resource management. Emphasizes collaboration and adaptability to meet organizational goals, showcasing excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Recorded detailed documentation of patient progress and received treatments.
- Supervised patient safety in all facility environments.
- Engaged in weekly case management discussions regarding individualized patient plans.
- Led one-on-one counseling sessions with patients alongside family members.
- Provided emotional assistance to clients facing tough situations.
- Counseled clinical staff on interventions for behavioral challenges.
- Utilized evidence-based approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, in client work.
- Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams to establish thorough treatment plans.
Administrative Assistant Manager
Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Administered medication according to parental instructions.
- Monitored behavior of the children to enforce appropriate conduct standards set by parents.
- Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
- Provided positive reinforcement through rewards systems for good behavior.
- Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
- Dropped off and picked up children from school and extracurricular commitments.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Managed communication flow between departments, ensuring efficient information exchange.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, improving document retrieval efficiency.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations, contributing to strategic decision-making processes.
- Trained new administrative staff on company protocols and software applications for seamless integration.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring adequate supplies for daily operations without interruptions.
- Liaised with vendors to negotiate service agreements, optimizing cost-effectiveness of administrative services.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Private Nanny/House Manager
Beakon Family
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Administered medication according to parental instructions.
- Monitored behavior of the children to enforce appropriate conduct standards set by parents.
- Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
- Provided positive reinforcement through rewards systems for good behavior.
- Planned age-appropriate educational activities designed to promote learning and development.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits such as brushing teeth or washing hands before meals.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
- Assisted with homework, tutoring and school projects as needed.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
General Manager of Food Service
Sonic Drive In
01.2017 - 02.2023
- Oversaw payroll administration and employee benefits, guaranteeing timely and accurate management.
- Maintained financial accounts to support fiscal accountability.
- Scheduled staff shifts to enhance operational productivity.
- Proactively ordered necessary products to avoid inventory depletion.
- Implemented training programs for staff, improving team performance and service efficiency.
- Analyzed market trends to develop innovative menu offerings, driving increased patron engagement.
- Oversaw financial performance, implementing budget controls to ensure profitability and operational sustainability.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing promotional events that elevated brand visibility and sales revenue.
- Developed standard operating procedures that enhanced compliance with health regulations and safety standards.
- Reduced food waste through better inventory management and portion control, leading to increased profitability.
Children’s Theatre Actor
Imagination Theatre
07.2018 - 08.2022
- Maintained professionalism on set by arriving early, following directions, and staying focused.
- Studied scripts to learn about characters' personalities, goals, and motivations.
- Performed in stage productions of various plays and musicals.
- Developed strong acting skills through rehearsals and coaching sessions.
- Appeared in commercials, music videos, web series, short films, independent films.
Babysitter
Self Employed Services
05.2010 - 08.2018
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
- Monitoring sleep schedules and adjusting accordingly if needed.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Helped complete homework, school projects and chores.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
- Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Organized creative activities to develop children's physical, emotional and social growth.
- Created safe environment for children by removing hazards and developing appropriate boundaries and rules.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, ILSkills
- Client Transportation
- ADL support
- Conflict Resolution
- Activity monitoring
- Behavioral Management
- Mental Health Support
- Housekeeping skills
- Patient Observation
- Documentation skills
- Records Management
- Safety Management
- Skill-building exercises
- Suicide Prevention
- Group facilitation
- Resource Coordination
- Patient Assessment
- Incident Reporting
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
Certifications
- CPR CERTIFIED
- CPI CERTIFIED
Education and Training
true
Timeline
Administrative Assistant Manager
Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
Behavioral Health Technician
Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Private Nanny/House Manager
Beakon Family
02.2023 - 03.2024
Children’s Theatre Actor
Imagination Theatre
07.2018 - 08.2022
General Manager of Food Service
Sonic Drive In
01.2017 - 02.2023
Babysitter
Self Employed Services
05.2010 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts -
Northern Illinois University
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