Dawn Thomas
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Dedicated to providing exceptional professional care and implementing appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assisting vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Developmental Support Worker 2
State Of Connecticut
- Guided developmentally disabled adults through customized day programs.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.
- Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
Community Mental Health Worker
State Of Connecticut Young Adult Services
04.2017 - 04.2023
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Monitored client progress and provided feedback to families and treatment team members.
- Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
- Collaborated with medical and clinical personnel to coordinate and implement client services.
- Facilitated support groups for clients to discuss issues related to mental health.
- Provided case management services to monitor client access to resources and services.
- Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
- Maintained client records to document assessment, treatment plans and progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Post University
Waterbury ConnecticutMaster of Science - Human Service Clinical Counseling
Post University
800 Country Club Road, Watebury, Connecticut12.2023
Skills
- Mental Health Support
- Home Health Care
- Administrative Support
- Developmental Disabilities
- Infection Control Procedures
- Recreational Activities
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Patient-Centered Care
- Case Assessments
Certification
- Infection Control Training
- CPR
- Collaborative Support Strategies
Timeline
Community Mental Health Worker
State Of Connecticut Young Adult Services
04.2017 - 04.2023
Developmental Support Worker 2
State Of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Post University
Master of Science - Human Service Clinical Counseling
Post University
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