Celeste Reed
Abbeville,SC
Summary
At The Burton Center, I spearheaded initiatives to enhance care for individuals with intellectual disabilities, significantly improving client satisfaction through innovative training programs and interdisciplinary collaboration. My expertise in special education collaboration and leadership, coupled with a strong foundation in emotional regulation and disability rights advocacy, drove successful outcomes and promoted independence among clients.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Intellectual Disability Specialist
The Burton Center
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws and regulations by maintaining accurate records, adhering to established procedures, and participating in regular audits as needed.
- Optimized resource allocation by actively participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to review progress and adjust care plans as needed.
- Delivered high-quality training programs for staff members focused on best practices in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to coordinate medical care for clients with complex health needs or concerns.
- Established trust and rapport with clients, providing a safe and supportive environment for growth and development.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored to the specific needs of each individual in order to promote optimal outcomes for clients with intellectual disabilities.
- Promoted independence for individuals with intellectual disabilities through skill-building activities and goal-setting processes.
- Improved client satisfaction by facilitating effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting support strategies to ensure continued success in achieving personal goals.
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical Office
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC06.2001
Skills
- Leadership and supervision
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Special Education Collaboration
- Emotional Regulation
- Disability Rights Advocacy
- Confidentiality adherence
- Positive Behavior Support
- Individualized Support Planning
- Mental Health Support
- Social Skills Training
- Multicultural Competence
- Data Collection
- Ethical Practice
- Communication Strategies
- Progress Monitoring
- Community Integration
- Boundary Setting
- Behavioral Intervention
Certification
Medical Technician
CPR
Timeline
Intellectual Disability Specialist
The Burton Center
Medical Assistant - Medical Office
Piedmont Technical College
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