Anthony kasalu
Chicago,IL
Summary
Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker and consensus builder. Passionate Mental Health practitioner, enthusiastic about creating and impacting positive changes in lives of underserved communities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
Aspire Chicago
12.2021 - Current
- Provided documented supervision to all direct reports to ensure agency and departmental goals are met including hiring, training, scheduling, payroll, evaluation and talent reviews, time off and disciplinary action
- Analyzed, organized, planned, scheduled, and coordinated care with other parties involved
- Scheduled and managed all staff time off to include PTO, Holiday, Leave of Absence, illness, according to policy and procedures
- Respond to medical and behavioral crisis situations and provided support to team members as needed
- Worked with life consultants and staff to provide assistance to participants according to their individual Service Plans, Clinical Plan, and Health/Wellness Plan and attend meetings for the participants as needed
- Managed payroll issues for team members including adjustments, confirmation of additional shifts worked, monitoring logged time, approval, and final submission, and coordinating with the People/Finance teams as necessary
- Developed an overall plan of intervention to maintain positive open and respectful communication with clients, families, and other involved persons
- Conducted outreach to neighborhood schools working with person in crisis, teaching, motivating, advocating, and coaching
- Responsible for clerical detail, documentation, charting notes and researching resources
- Attend professional training and meetings as required by regulation
Lead
Dungarvin, DSP
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed and coordinated direct services in agency community homes to ensure services to individuals in the community living program are provided according to individual plans and as need arise
- Ensured a safe and comfortable home environment where each person thrives, and independence is promoted
- Supervised DSP’s including monitoring and evaluating team member performance and provided coaching as needed.
Education
MSc - Mental Health and Wellness. Emphasis Community Mental Health Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Education - undefined
University of Malawi
Skills
- Referrals and networking
- Documentation and Case Management
- Crisis intervention
- Social services
- Quality patient care
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Staff Training
- Shift Scheduling
Affiliations
American Psychological Association
Certification
Child protection: Children's Rights in Theory and Practice - September 2020
Timeline
Team Leader
Aspire Chicago
12.2021 - Current
Lead
Dungarvin, DSP
01.2019 - 07.2021
MSc - Mental Health and Wellness. Emphasis Community Mental Health Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Education - undefined
University of Malawi
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