Dawn Shanks
Menifee,CA
Summary
Accomplished Autism Mental Health Tech with a proven ability to enhance client communication through innovative therapy techniques. Expertise in crisis intervention and behavioral health is demonstrated by successful case management and collaborative efforts across various disciplines. Proficient in public speaking and CPR-certified, consistently delivering positive outcomes in high-pressure situations. Career aspirations include advancing therapeutic methodologies to further improve client outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Autism Mental Health Tech
IHSS Public Authority
Vista
01.2000 - Current
- Utilized communication enhancement in low-functioning clients alongside therapies like animal-assisted, art, music, and technology.
- Collaborated with treatment and service providers using interprofessional interdisciplinary team approach for continuity of care.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Community Liaison
California State University
San Marcos, CA
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Enhanced public speaking, event planning, and recruiting initiatives to support student success at Cal State San Marcos.
Phlebotomy Surgical Tech
Baptist Hospital
Jackson, MS
11.1994 - 01.2004
- Patient Care Assistant, EKG Tech, Phlebotomy.
- Administered first aid and notified emergency medical personnel.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
Education
Master's in Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Arizona State University-Tempe
Tempe, AZ01-2027
Associate in AOD/ASL Deaf Studies -
Palomar Community College
San Marcos, CA08-2025
Certification in Advanced First aid and CPR -
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA09-2023
Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology
Telehealth Certification Institute
Canadaigua, NY01-2017
Bachelor's in Sociology - Minor Biology
JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2016
Associate in Arts - Biology
Hinds Community College
12.2014
License in Tanker Doubles Triples Motorcycle Endorsements -
ESD Truck Driving School
04.2006
High school diploma -
Oceanside High School
Oceanside, CA06.1987
Skills
- Mental Health
- Documentation
- CPR Certification
- Special Education
- Public Speaking
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Group Therapy
- Program Development
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Addiction Counseling
- Behavioral Health
- Crisis Management
- Behavior Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Dementia care
Certification
- AED/First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- CDL Passenger Tanker Air Brakes
- CDL A
- National Honor Society
- Honorsociety.org
Assessments
- Management & Leadership Skills: Impact & Influence, Proficient, 07/19
- Supervisory Skills: Motivating & Assessing Employees, Proficient, 09/20
- Customer Focus & Orientation, Proficient, 09/20
- Administrator, Highly Proficient, 10/20
- Scheduling, Highly Proficient, 09/20
- Active Listening, Highly Proficient, 09/20
- Delivery Driver, Highly Proficient, 10/20
- Work style: Reliability, Expert, 07/21
- Case management & social work, Proficient, 07/21
- Work style: Reliability, Highly Proficient, 07/21
- Delivery driver, Highly Proficient, 10/21
- Case management & social work, Proficient, 02/22
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Community Liaison
California State University
08.2017 - 12.2018
Autism Mental Health Tech
IHSS Public Authority
01.2000 - Current
Phlebotomy Surgical Tech
Baptist Hospital
11.1994 - 01.2004
Master's in Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Arizona State University-Tempe
Associate in AOD/ASL Deaf Studies -
Palomar Community College
Certification in Advanced First aid and CPR -
Palomar College
Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology
Telehealth Certification Institute
Bachelor's in Sociology - Minor Biology
JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate in Arts - Biology
Hinds Community College
License in Tanker Doubles Triples Motorcycle Endorsements -
ESD Truck Driving School
High school diploma -
Oceanside High School
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