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Danielle Hastings

Columbia City

Summary

Dynamic Residential Counselor with extensive experience at St Mary's Home for Boys, adept in crisis counseling and client advocacy. Successfully reduced behavioral incidents through effective de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed approaches. Proven ability to foster independence and promote life skills development, enhancing resident wellbeing and engagement in a supportive environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Counselor I

St Mary's Home for Boys
04.2025 - Current
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
  • Supported development of individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clinical staff.
  • Monitored resident behavior to ensure safety and adherence to program guidelines.
  • Documented resident progress and communicated updates to the counseling team.
  • Provided crisis intervention support during challenging situations or conflicts.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all residents.
  • Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment.

Residential Counselor NOC

Rite of Passage
08.2019 - 04.2025
  • Provided support to residents in daily living activities, fostering independence and personal growth.
  • Assisted in creating individualized care plans tailored to each resident's needs and preferences.
  • Monitored resident behavior and interactions, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
  • Facilitated group activities that promoted social skills, teamwork, and community engagement.
  • Documented resident progress and incidents accurately, contributing to comprehensive care assessments.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and improve resident outcomes.
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies effectively to de-escalate challenging situations.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces, enhancing overall resident comfort and safety.
  • Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
  • Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.
  • Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of all residents while adhering to established protocols.
  • Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
  • Conducted regular check-ins with residents to monitor progress, address concerns, and provide ongoing support.
  • Provided guidance to new Residential Counselors during their onboarding process, supporting successful integration into the team environment.
  • Delivered targeted interventions for individual residents based on their specific needs and treatment objectives.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques designed to promote positive change in residents' lives.
  • Communicated behavior choices to residents by outlining positive and negative consequences of choices.
  • Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.

Paralegal

Lewis Kohn & Walker, LLP
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Conducted legal research to support case preparation and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, and discovery requests.
  • Organized case files and maintained accurate records in case management systems.
  • Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by summarizing evidence and preparing exhibits.
  • Managed communication with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel to facilitate case progress.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in document management workflows.
  • Archived and destroyed files according to policy and procedure.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Data entry and and discovery.
  • Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.

Education

Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies

University of San Diego, School of Law
San Diego, CA
05-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Single Subject History For Secondary Education

California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
05-2019

Skills

  • De-escalation techniques
  • Client advocacy
  • Boundaries establishment
  • Supply replenishment
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • HIPAA protocols
  • Trauma-informed counseling
  • Substance abuse disorders
  • Crisis counseling
  • Incident reporting
  • Staff communication
  • Life skills development
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management

Certification

Paralegal Certificate

Timeline

Residential Counselor I

St Mary's Home for Boys
04.2025 - Current

Paralegal

Lewis Kohn & Walker, LLP
05.2023 - 10.2023

Residential Counselor NOC

Rite of Passage
08.2019 - 04.2025

Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies

University of San Diego, School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Single Subject History For Secondary Education

California State University, San Marcos

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