Compassionate and driven professional with strong background in providing assistance to individuals and communities in need. Possesses strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills and commitment to providing exceptional customer service. Stays calm under pressure and responds quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support
Mental Health Services
Implemented strategies to meet client/adult children’s needs including alternative placement, job training, socialization, health services, legal, medical intervention, and financial assistance
On-site monitoring of clients in their living environment
Monitored client progress towards goals
Arrange/facilitate linkage to services to include alternative placement
Review clients medical, legal, and law enforcement reports
Wrote daily service notes with proficiency on goals addressing mental health issues.
Community Support
Hope First LLC, Mental Health Services, Qualified Mental Health Professional
08.2018 - Current
Provided the following basic skills activities as required in the PCP for adults with mental health issues: Daily and community living skills, various skill building activities, socialization skills, adaptations skill, development of leisure time/interests/activities, wellness education, work readiness, specialization/adaptations, therapeutic mentoring, training of the caregiver, symptom monitoring and management skills, substance abuse education, behavior
Provided services with the skill, knowledge,
And experience to provide, coordinate, link, and monitor clients
Provided interventions support symptoms reduction and/or sustain symptom stability at the lowest possible levels, increase ability to cope, relate to others, supports, sustain recovery, and enhance capacity of function in an inclusive setting or to maintain functioning in community-based services
Provided direct and indirect periodic service in which the team provides direct intervention and also arranges, coordinates, and monitors services on behalf of the client.
NC Pre-K Teacher
Hodgestown Lifetime Learning Center
08.2005 - Current
Coordinated services for children and families
Referred children to health department, mental health
Promoted interactive learning and involved children with educational materials on cognitive, self-help, science, gross motor, and fine motor skills.
Paraprofessional
Family and Youth Services, Mental Health Services
06.2003 - 01.2006
Community Support
Sarah’s Place, ANH
08.2000 - 01.2003
Provided the following basic skills activities as required in the PCP for adults with mental health issues: Daily and community living skills, various skill building activities, socialization skills, adaptations skill, development of leisure time/interests/activities, wellness education, work readiness, specialization/adaptations, therapeutic mentoring, training of the caregiver, symptom monitoring and management skills, substance abuse education, behavior
Provided services with the skill, knowledge,
And experience to provide, coordinate, link, and monitor clients
Provided interventions support symptoms reduction and/or sustain symptom stability at the lowest possible levels, increase ability to cope, relate to others, supports, sustain recovery, and enhance capacity of function in an inclusive setting or to maintain functioning in community based services
Provided direct and indirect periodic service in which the team provides direct intervention and also arranges, coordinates, and monitors services on behalf of the client.
Education
B.A. - Social Science
Chowan University
5.2014
Associates - Arts
. Human Services
. Criminal Justice
Halifax Community College
5.2006
Timeline
Community Support
Hope First LLC, Mental Health Services, Qualified Mental Health Professional
08.2018 - Current
NC Pre-K Teacher
Hodgestown Lifetime Learning Center
08.2005 - Current
Paraprofessional
Family and Youth Services, Mental Health Services
06.2003 - 01.2006
Community Support
Sarah’s Place, ANH
08.2000 - 01.2003
Community Support
Mental Health Services
B.A. - Social Science
Chowan University
Associates - Arts
. Human Services
. Criminal Justice