David Shamansky
Fort Collins,United States
Summary
A thoughtful critical thinker who helps at-risk youth approach and overcome their problems in a safe and secure environment using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques,
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist
Alternative Homes for Youth
2023.11 - Current
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Worked closely with youths' therapists to determine what steps to take in order to provide the level of care the youths need.
- Assist youths using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques to create a therapeutic milieu where the youths could grow in a safe and secure environment.
- Conduct Life Space Interviews with youths after a crisis in order to help them build a better understanding of how to manage their emotions and properly utilize coping skills during stressful moments.
- Run programming daily in order to bring structure and security to the youths, including physical, therapeutic, and life-skill building activities.
Direct Support Provider
Pikes Peak Respite Services
2022.07 - 2023.11
- Pikes Peak Respite Services offers a variety of assistance to families who have children on the autism spectrum
- Develop a personal and positive rapport with a child
- This involves consistent meetings with the child and ensuring the meeting times are enjoyable and comfortable
- Engage in activities inside and outside of the home to help expose youth to new opportunities and experiences
- Assist in the implementation of individual plans for individuals and behavioral plan goals in accordance with the service plan
- Provide a model for a healthy, trusting relationship through clear communication and setting appropriate boundaries.
Floor Counselor
Turning Point Center for Youth and Family Development
2022.01 - 2022.07
- Turning Point gave youth in the justice system a chance to receive additional individual-specific aid in the form of counseling and skill learning
- Evaluate client's physical or mental condition through interviews, observation or assessments
- Train new floor staff on how to run the house and build rapport with clients
- Transport clients to outdoor activities and for medical emergencies
- Successfully led the house through live lockdown procedures during two hour long knife threat
- Record data from numerous sources and relayed it to authorities, administration and parents.
Education
Bachelor's of Science in Psychology -
Metropolitan State University of Denver
12.2021
Skills
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Mediation
- Autism Experience
- Life Space Interviewing
- Data Entry
- Public Speaking
Certification
- CPI Certified
- First Aid Certified
- AED Certified
- CPR Certified
Hobbies and Interests
- Strategy games
- Guitar
- Skateboarding
- Surfing
- Psychology
- Cyber Security
Projects
Strategy Game Coaching from 01/2022 - 09/2022: Offered my services for free in order to achieve greater understanding of others' problem solving and critical thinking skills. Helped players improve their rank by having extended discussions with them regarding their mindset and game theory. Asked clients about ways that they've solved problems in life outside of the game to better tailor the sessions to the individual.
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist
Alternative Homes for Youth
2023.11 - Current
Direct Support Provider
Pikes Peak Respite Services
2022.07 - 2023.11
Floor Counselor
Turning Point Center for Youth and Family Development
2022.01 - 2022.07
Bachelor's of Science in Psychology -
Metropolitan State University of Denver
- CPI Certified
- First Aid Certified
- AED Certified
- CPR Certified
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