Christopher M. Sherrod
LADSON,SC
Summary
Devoted professional proactively and quickly identifies best course of action for given scenarios. Confident handling tasks independently and in teams with highly organized approach to work. Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing best possible service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapeutic Assistant
Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2015 - Current
- Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA)
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals
Community Specialist (Probation Officer)
Department Of Juvenile Justice
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Managed caseload of court order juvenile offenders ordered by the court to complete probation
- Facilitated client’s cooperation with service providers as part of clients’ court orders
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team, and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication, and consistent issue resolution.
- Acted as the primary point of contact between management, clinical staff, and the external community.
- Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
Justice
Department Of Juvenile Justice
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Conducted hands-on casework under guidance of those professionally employed with Department of Juvenile Justice
- Collaborated with Department of Juvenile Justice and community resources to offer clients access to community services.
- Followed Department of Juvenile Justice departmental budget guidelines.
- Met directly and independently with youth and their families by way of school, office, and home visits to ensure clients’ fulfillment of court ordered.
- Intervened in urgent and crisis situations and provided services in compliance with federal regulations and laws.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice
Justice South Carolina State University
South Carolina12.2013
DIPLOMA -
Orangeburg Wilkinson High School
Orangeburg, South Carolina05.2009
Skills
- Resource Referrals
- Behavioral Therapy
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Therapy Programs
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Youth Advocacy
- Support Residents
- Behavior Support
- Coordinate Service Referrals
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Mental Health Crisis Response
- Violence Prevention
- Individual and Group Counseling
Certification
Critical Problem Solving and Task management skills, CPR/BLS Certified, TACT Certified, Certified in Effective Case Management Practices
Timeline
Therapeutic Assistant
Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2015 - Current
Community Specialist (Probation Officer)
Department Of Juvenile Justice
02.2014 - 06.2015
Justice
Department Of Juvenile Justice
08.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice
Justice South Carolina State University
DIPLOMA -
Orangeburg Wilkinson High School
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