Carol Myers
Milford,PA
Summary
Over 20 years of mental health experience looking for the next chapter In my career. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Community Base Services
Attain and Gain Counseling LLC
Nutley, NJ
02.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Implemented strategies to increase public awareness of social and community service programs.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
Director of Human Resources
Attain and Gain Counseling LLC
Nutley, NJ
11.2022 - Current
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth of staff and team building and motivation.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
Behavior Therapist
TheraCare
White Plains , NY
05.2022 - Current
- Collected, recorded and summarized data on client behavior and assisted family with applying treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
- Maintained objective session notes and accurate records to organize, model and review behavior as well as progress information.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans to motivate and help clients reach highest potential.
- Maintained safe, organized and therapeutic environment to enhance patient comfort.
- Collecting data.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Behavior Health Counselor
BHC, Community Hope
Parsippany, NJ
06.2003 - 08.2023
- Completing daily progress notes on Foothold EHR.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health.
- Promoted a high level of respect and dignity when communicating with clients and families.
- Provided counseling services to an average of 7 patients per day.
- Counseled patients, discussed substance use and worked closely with individuals to identify healthy life choices.
- Assisting with medical appointments.
Residential Coordinator
AVIDD Community Services of NJ
Denville, NJ
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Supervised two group homes and one apartment program.
- Scheduling annual ISP meetings.
- Supervising residential managers.
- Completing payroll on Primepoint.
- Assisting residential managers with staff scheduling.
- Assisting with staff trainings and staff meetings.
- Completing daily notes using Therap.
- Worked closely with case managers to support and reinforce client's service plan, maintained ongoing communication on client progress and accompanied clients to key appointments.
- Oversaw and coordinated care, support and services for each individual living in assigned residences and delivered on-site guidance to direct-care professionals.
Employment Specialist
People Helping People In Need
Irvington, NJ
08.2000 - 07.2016
- Identified barriers to client employment and helped to develop strategies for overcoming barriers.
- Placed individuals in jobs based on skills, abilities and interests.
- Managed rolling caseload of clients and maintained impeccable documentation.
- Provided timely interventions by returning phone calls and following up on job leads.
- Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
- Educated job applicants of expected job tasks, compensation and benefits to set clear expectations
- Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
- Guided new hires through orientation and onboarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
Residential Supervisor
Devereux Deerhaven
Chester, NJ
01.1992 - 08.2000
- Working with ED females ages 8-21.
- Provided a safe, supportive and caring living environment for every resident
- Identified serious behavioral changes, which could indicate emergency situations and notified the appropriate staff members for assistance.
- Ensured that all residents and staff members observed safety procedures and conducted inspections to identify and resolve any dangerous issues.
- Established professional rapport with hall residents, building lasting relationships with people of various ages and from different cultures.
- Coordinating community activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ashford University
01.2019
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of Morris
01.1992
Skills
- TraIning
- Human Resources
- Data gathering and analysis
- Budgeting
- Team Building
- Program Management
- Intake Experience
- Special Needs
- Employee Evaluation
- Presentation Skills
- Financial Report Writing
- Payroll
- Administrative Experience
- Interviewing
- Microsoft Outlook
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
CPR Certification First Aid Certification
Intro to Positive Behavior Supports
Timeline
Director of Community Base Services
Attain and Gain Counseling LLC
02.2023 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Attain and Gain Counseling LLC
11.2022 - Current
Behavior Therapist
TheraCare
05.2022 - Current
Residential Coordinator
AVIDD Community Services of NJ
09.2021 - 03.2022
Behavior Health Counselor
BHC, Community Hope
06.2003 - 08.2023
Employment Specialist
People Helping People In Need
08.2000 - 07.2016
Residential Supervisor
Devereux Deerhaven
01.1992 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ashford University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of Morris
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
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