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Andrea Romanos

Coconut Creek,FL

Summary

Experienced Behavioral Health Technician and After-School Counselor with record of success in maintaining children and client safety, health, and wellbeing. Dependable and organized, and successful with managing multiple priorities at once with a positive attitude. Possesses a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals, and hardworking and passionate with strong interpersonal skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Afterschool Counselor

Palm Beach Gardens Elementary
11.2020 - 02.2023
  • Coordinated after-school activities contributing to individual student growth and development.
  • Built productive, lasting connections with individual students.
  • Led new staff in guidance activities in classrooms and small group settings.
  • Counseled individuals and small groups of children, focusing on personal, social and emotional growth and development.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
  • Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
  • Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
  • Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.

Behavioral Health Technician

Banyan Treatment Center
03.2015 - 07.2016
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
  • Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
  • Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
  • Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
  • Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
  • Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
  • Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
  • Prepared and submitted daily behavioral reports to management.
  • Taught clients how to complete basic household chores and prepare food.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Studies

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
12.2022

Skills

  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Classroom Supervision
  • Student Evaluation
  • Attendance Recordkeeping
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Public Speaking
  • Computer Literacy
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • First Aid Certification
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Active Listening
  • Leadership Abilities
  • Child Development
  • Activity Coordination
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Time Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Self-Motivation
  • Team Building
  • Behavior Management
  • CPR Certification
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Role Modeling

Accomplishments

Made Dean's List during undergraduate studies

Certification

CPR and First-Aid Certified

Timeline

Afterschool Counselor

Palm Beach Gardens Elementary
11.2020 - 02.2023

Behavioral Health Technician

Banyan Treatment Center
03.2015 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science - General Studies

Florida Atlantic University

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