Christopher Sims
Florissant,MO
Summary
Compassionate Behavior Interventionist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior assessment, development of intervention plans, and implementation strategies to facilitate positive changes. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring effective interaction with diverse client populations. Leverage problem-solving skills to adapt interventions for optimal scholar success. Have made significant contributions in previous roles by improving scholar wellbeing through innovative behavioral interventions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Health Specialist
BJC Health Systems, Barnes, Christian Hospital
St Louis, Missouri
02.2023 - Current
- Assessed safety risks in the environment and took appropriate actions when necessary.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions designed to reduce symptoms associated with mental illness.
- Documented behavioral incidents to keep accurate records.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Modeled and trained appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
- Intervened in situations involving aggressive behavior utilizing de-escalation techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers, to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Applied crisis intervention techniques during emergency situations to ensure patient safety and stability.
Restorative Interventionist
Riverview Gardens School District
Saint Louis, MO
11.2022 - Current
- Developed collaborative restorative student plans involving all stakeholders.
- Perform trauma informed/social and emotional learning (TI/SEL) casework service with individual students and groups to provide intervention for those personal, social or emotional maladjustments related to their educational and social progress
- Served as an active member of building level resiliency teams and intervention teams.
- Planned respective roles for behavior modification with other educational staff.
- Increased parent's knowledge and utilization of suitable resources for addressing student issues.
- Facilitated continuous opportunities for students to engage in social-emotional development.
- Taught emotion regulation and conflict resolution strategies.
- Tracked behavioral targets for self-regulation.
- Assembled pertinent data and generated analytical reports.
Deputy Juvenile Officer III-Detention Supervisor
St. Louis County Family Court
St. Louis, MO
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Oversaw operations of juvenile officers across detention housing and control areas.
- Reviewed detention center operations with staff through coaching and counseling.
- Facilitates staff dialogue on policies and procedures.
Detention Deputy Juvenile Officer
St. Louis County Family Court
St. Louis, MO
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Directed supervision of minors within the allocated living quarters and patrol.
- Execute routine security checks consistently.
- Facilitated calming interventions for acting out youth.
- Maintained detailed case notes and relevant records.
Special Education Teacher
Saint Louis County Special School District
Ferguson, MO
12.2019 - 11.2022
- Meets and instructs assigned learners (caseload, class, peers, in-service, children, pupils, students) in the locations and at the times designated
- Establishes an environment conducive to educational growth.
- Outlined specific goals for student understanding in each lesson.
- Streamlined written evidence for program preparation.
- Promoted student commitment to appropriate conduct.
- Administered standardized assessments.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods suited to different environments.
- Established standards and objectives reflecting SSD and Partner District's education principles.
Security Officer
State of Missouri-Department of Mental Health
St. Louis, MO
04.2006 - 02.2020
- Contributed to hospital-wide safety measures for everyone on-site.
- Executed scheduled audits of both internal and external hospital areas.
- Addressed calls for urgent situations efficiently.
- Provided guidance and supervision to new team members.
Youth Accountability Specialist
St. Louis County Family Court
St. Louis, MO
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Performed case management and community-based monitoring for youth with active cases within the Saint Louis County Family Court
- Conducted home visits, assessments, drug testing as needed
- Served as a link to community resources, mentorship, life skills, counseling, and recreational activities that developed character and social skills, etc
Community Support Specialist
BJC Behavioral Health
St. Louis, MO
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided community support services to complex clients to include clients on care plan, using treatment plan interventions that result in positive outcomes, based on individual strengths and needs; case load sizes will vary
- Completed timely documentation of services that clearly describe the need for the service, the intervention provided, the relationship to the treatment plan, the provider of the service, the date, the actual time and setting of the service, and the individual's response to the service
- Contacted individuals and/or referral sources following missed appointments in order to re-engage and promote recovery/resiliency efforts
- Supporting individuals in crisis situations
Civil Enforcement Supervisor
St. Louis City Treasurer’s Office
St. Louis, MO
10.2012 - 01.2018
- Trained and supervised personnel.
- Managed staffing issues swiftly throughout shift hours.
- Handled public grievances and questions efficiently.
Deputy Juvenile Officer
Saint Charles County Family Court
Saint Charles, MO
08.2009 - 12.2012
- Served as team leader as well as admissions and screening officer for the evening shift
- Handled interviews with law enforcement officials.
- Prepared court petitions in regards to juvenile delinquency offenses, child protective custody cases, juveniles requiring emergency medical procedures, etc
- Supervised detained juveniles in the assigned residential unit and throughout the watch
- Performed daily contraband and security checks
- Aided in the verbal and physical de-escalation of acting out youth
- Report writing, data entry, case notes, and other pertinent documentation
Education
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership, DEI
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO06-2026
MS - Management
Missouri Southern State
Joplin, MO01.2021
BA - Criminal Justice
Blackburn College
Carlinville, IL01.2007
Undergraduate Certificate - Political Science
Duke University
Durham, NC01.2006
High School Diploma -
Jennings Senior High School
Jennings, MO06-2003
Alternative Teacher Certification Program - Special Education
Missouri State
Springfield, MOSkills
- Crisis evaluation and intervention
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Meeting participation
- Case Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Time management abilities
- Outreach programming specialist
- Problem-solving abilities
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
- Social skills teacher
- Trauma-informed care
- Professionalism
- Multitasking Abilities
- Learning disability awareness
- Stress management techniques
- Mental health evaluations
- Suicide precautions expertise
- Certified in CPR/AED
Training
- CPR, First Aid, AED, Med aide certified
- PREA, Peaceful intervention, Conflict Resolution
- ASSIST-Suicide prevention, Cultural Competency
- Gang Awareness, Youth Violence Prevention
- Effective Communication, Safe Crisis Management
- Self-Defense (PPCT), Handcuffing, Situational Awareness
Timeline
Behavior Health Specialist
BJC Health Systems, Barnes, Christian Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Restorative Interventionist
Riverview Gardens School District
11.2022 - Current
Deputy Juvenile Officer III-Detention Supervisor
St. Louis County Family Court
07.2021 - 08.2023
Special Education Teacher
Saint Louis County Special School District
12.2019 - 11.2022
Detention Deputy Juvenile Officer
St. Louis County Family Court
06.2019 - 08.2023
Youth Accountability Specialist
St. Louis County Family Court
11.2018 - 06.2019
Community Support Specialist
BJC Behavioral Health
01.2018 - 06.2019
Civil Enforcement Supervisor
St. Louis City Treasurer’s Office
10.2012 - 01.2018
Deputy Juvenile Officer
Saint Charles County Family Court
08.2009 - 12.2012
Security Officer
State of Missouri-Department of Mental Health
04.2006 - 02.2020
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership, DEI
Rockhurst University
MS - Management
Missouri Southern State
BA - Criminal Justice
Blackburn College
Undergraduate Certificate - Political Science
Duke University
High School Diploma -
Jennings Senior High School
Alternative Teacher Certification Program - Special Education
Missouri State
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