Dashanea Milner
Summary
Diligent program support professional well-versed in evaluating behavioral and physical needs of [Type] clients. Documenting daily activities and special incidents while effectively managing client needs, assisting with treatment coordination and supporting program operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
YMCA Camp Counselor
YMCA Child Development Center
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
Mental Health Worker
Sunrise Of Alabama
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
Life Skills Coach
The Arc Of Tuscaloosa County
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
- Helped clients to identify challenges and set goals.
- Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Provided insight and ideas to promote client growth.
Behavioral Case Worker
Brewer Porch Behavioral Health Children's Center
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines and recommendations.
- Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for treatment.
- Performed discharge planning, placement monitoring and crisis intervention.
- Assessed and evaluated clients' needs, determined eligibility for services, and developed individualized plans.
Caseworker
Tuscaloosa Department Of Human Resource (DHR)
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines and recommendations.
- Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for treatment.
- Performed discharge planning, placement monitoring and crisis intervention.
Behavioral Health Technician
WOW
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2020
Skills
- Safety Behaviors
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Activities of Daily Living Management
- Mental Health Care
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Team Meetings
- Skill-Building Exercises
- Incident Reporting
- Documentation Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
WOW
01.2023 - 06.2023
Behavioral Case Worker
Brewer Porch Behavioral Health Children's Center
04.2021 - 06.2022
Caseworker
Tuscaloosa Department Of Human Resource (DHR)
06.2020 - 11.2022
Life Skills Coach
The Arc Of Tuscaloosa County
04.2020 - 12.2020
Mental Health Worker
Sunrise Of Alabama
11.2017 - 04.2019
YMCA Camp Counselor
YMCA Child Development Center
05.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stillman College
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