DONNA FLAHERTY
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management, addiction and mental health issues.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Flagler County School District
01.2020 - Current
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition. Kept classroom clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes. Worked with ASD as well as Gen Ed students.
Case Manager / Counselor
Options For Community Living
03.2013 - 06.2018
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Supervised client medication intake. Assisted clients with finances, budgeting and securing benefits. De-escalated individuals in crisis..
- Identification/analysis of physical/psychological impairments and issues such as drug/alcohol dependence, abuse issues, and other health related issues in addition to the Axis 1 diagnoses.
Program Coordinator
Federation Of Organizations
01.2002 - 03.2013
- Act as a liaison with referring workers from hospitals, treatment centers and housing agencies in order to screen and place applicants in appropriate housing according to their level of functioning and SPMI diagnoses.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Utilize computer systems for data entry, organization and retrieval, including housing, accounting and overall program data.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stony Brook University
Regents Diploma - undefined
Valley Stream Central High School
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Foothold and CAIRS
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Verbal and Written Communication
- IEP Familiarity, Learning Disability Awareness
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Flagler County School District
01.2020 - Current
Case Manager / Counselor
Options For Community Living
03.2013 - 06.2018
Program Coordinator
Federation Of Organizations
01.2002 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stony Brook University
Regents Diploma - undefined
Valley Stream Central High School
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