Anthony McDuffie
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Secure a challenging position in the field of Habilitation Technology with advancement potential.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Mental Health Assistant
Anchor Hospital - Mental Health
Atlanta, GA, USA
08.2004 - 08.2016
- Supervisor over 4 to 5 staff, 16 to 17 children with mental health and behavioral disorders, scheduling daily activities and work assignments to staff, and charting daily flow sheets
- Physically monitoring clients at all times, documenting location of patients every 15 minutes
- Providing direction to staff and clients as needed to provide a safe milieu
- Responding to codes and consistently demonstrating proper mind-set training
Behavioral Specialist
Hillside Hospital
Atlanta, GA, USA
10.2007 - 06.2013
- Work in classrooms in individual and group setting to assist in modifying student's behavioral difficulties; working with the agency's therapists to help develop and implement individual behavior goals for each child
- Serves as a consultant with the education staff regarding collaborative efforts in effective methods to provide behavior support
- Responsible for completing the progress notes and various forms pertaining to each child
- Responsible for monitoring the health hygiene and physical safety of each child
- Periodically required to transport children to medical appointments and school
5th Year Program Manager
North INC
Durham, NC, USA
07.1999 - 08.2004
- Supervisor of 3 group homes with children with severe mental health and behavioral disorders
- Ensured that all staff, contractors, and volunteers comply with established agency policies
- Completing monthly schedules, training and in charge of new orientation
- Responsible for ensuring quality care for clients through: scheduling monthly activities, general problem solving skills between staff/clients, and maintaining monthly allowances for clients
- Providing empathy to help intervene when crisis occur to maintain a safe milieu
Health Service Technician
BJ Professional Services INC
Elizabethtown, NC, USA
02.1993 - 06.1999
- Assisted with crisis intervention; administered medication; modeled social skills and ensured appropriate behavior in residential environment
- Taught life skills such as: shopping, menu planning, and cooking
- Monitored client medication; filed client medical records; assisted in back health/hygiene care
Education
High school or equivalent - Trainings
West Columbus High School
01.1992
Skills
- Case documentation
- Mental health awareness
- Professional boundaries
- Behavioral management
Certification
driver's license
Sponsorship Required
True
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Title: Behavioral Specialist
Timeline
Behavioral Specialist
Hillside Hospital
10.2007 - 06.2013
Lead Mental Health Assistant
Anchor Hospital - Mental Health
08.2004 - 08.2016
5th Year Program Manager
North INC
07.1999 - 08.2004
Health Service Technician
BJ Professional Services INC
02.1993 - 06.1999
High school or equivalent - Trainings
West Columbus High School