Hiking, Antiques, fishing, family, spending time with my husband
Darlene Harmon
West Milton,Ohio
You don't find happiness~You create it!
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Summary
Professional employee who brings many valuable assets to the work place. Willing to take on new challenges as presented . A host of career environments and experiences throughout life has made the exceptional person who has evolved today, along with work ethic and honesty that is hard to find. Considerate, compassionate, teacher/tutor/human service worker offering 15-year history of client support, coordinating referrals to outside resources. Counsels and advises children and parents to foster access to assistance and community programs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications on OCCRA
Work History
Case Worker
Montgomery County Children Services
Dayton, OH
05.2022 - 08.2022
- In on-going unit with over 10 cases, provided resources for all families and children involved.
- Responsible for home visits to check on children and parents.
- Check on foster children in their placements.
- Went to hospitals to see moms in our care after giving birth.
- Was in-charge of refugee family from Africa.
- No English was spoken, interpreter services were set up for our weekly visits.
- Children were enrolled in school and daycare.
- Mother was able to get employment, and was set up on many different assistance programs.
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Hand delivered over 500 lbs. of groceries to people in need of service
- Huge differences were made in this families life.
RBT teacher/tutor
Hearts For ABA
Huber Heights, OH
02.2015 - 03.2022
- Teacher for children with autism, along with other diagnosis.
- Used ABA techniques to help students acquire new skills. Taught in ways to help retain information.
- We worked on new goals, and also repeated their mastered goals daily.
- Gym time, inside and outside.
- We did crafts and cooking.
- Very effective in deescalating behaviors that occurred.
- 1 to 8 students on any given day, were in classroom setting, was able to maintain and control classroom, while making sure safety at all times. was in place.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Filled out daily data and progress sheets.
- Have had 5 students that have went on to typical schools and are thriving, which is wonderful.
Therapist
F H And L LEARNING CENTER
Beavercreek, OH
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Was therapist in center based setting with one student and myself for six hours per day.
- Many learning moments.
- Learned how to problem solve very well because of being there with no other co-workers or supervisors.
- This was very challenging, which taught me patience and ability to work with non-verbal students well as verbal.
- How to read body language and facial expressions, along with triggers for students and how to defuse situations.
- Was hurt in this position on one occasion, my nose was broken because my guard was down, put myself in position to get head-butted.
- This student started out not being able to go in public due to behaviors, within 4 months he went to public events, restaurants, and festivals with his family.
- This did not deter my desire to keep working in ABA.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psycho social issues.
Substitute Teacher
Miami County Educational Service Center
Troy, OH
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Criminal Justice
01.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
12.2000
Skills
- Humanistic, responsible and supportive
- Emotional Support
- Site Visits
- Individual Sessions
- Status Updates
- Reading Comprehension
- Good with people in any capacity Compassionate and caring
- Great Communication
- Behavioral Disorders
- Responsible and dedicated
- Good conversationalist with excellent active listening skills Aware of others feelings and concerns has empathy for others Patient and willing to listen and talk as long as there is need for attention Had client that required five hours of time to make very tough decision Supported for that duration of time Good communication is vital in any teamwork situation
- Social Perceptiveness
Certification
CPR
Firstaid
PCM
Hiking, fishing, camping, gardening.
My husband and I love to hike, go fishing and make it a competition! We have a woods and tons of flowers, vegetable plants. We enjoy a fire at night to relax.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Healthcare benefitsWork-life balancePaid time off401k matchFlexible work hoursWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Software
Microsoft
Timeline
Case Worker - Montgomery County Children Services
05.2022 - 08.2022
RBT teacher/tutor - Hearts For ABA
02.2015 - 03.2022
Therapist - F H And L LEARNING CENTER
02.2014 - 02.2015
Substitute Teacher - Miami County Educational Service Center
01.2013 - 02.2014
Walden University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Criminal Justice
Edison Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Human Services
CPR
Firstaid
PCM
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