Dylan Young-alford
Limestone,TN
Summary
Sympathetic Mental Health Tech offering extreme compassion and extensive experience working with mental health intervention. Adept at performing risk assessment, crisis intervention, and psycho-education. Dedicated and energetic with excellent listening skills and establishing therapeutic relationships with patients while helping with daily living. Compassionate Mental Health Tech with an understanding of empathy and proactive care. Several years of experience in the field of behavioral analysis. Proficient in implementing specialized programs for individuals with intellectual, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities. Caring and well-organized with outstanding interpersonal, communication, and social skills. Responsible professional experienced in coordinating behavioral support for clients. Strong history of maintaining accurate documentation and daily reports, helping clients and assisting with daily programming.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Holston Home for Children
Greenville, TN
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted children with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored and documented behavioral changes in residents during shifts.
- Supported therapeutic activities designed to promote emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with staff to create a safe and supportive environment.
- Responded promptly to crises, ensuring safety for all residents.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of living spaces.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding children's progress and needs.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
Correctional Officer
Washington County Detention Center
Jonesborough, TN
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Monitored inmate activities to maintain safety and order within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband and safety hazards.
- Implemented security protocols during inmate transport to ensure compliance and safety.
- Assisted in crisis intervention to de-escalate potential conflicts among inmates.
- Documented incidents accurately in daily reports for review by supervisory staff.
- Collaborated with medical staff to facilitate health assessments for inmates as needed.
- Trained new officers on facility procedures and emergency response protocols effectively.
Painter
chip alford painting
Johnson City, TN
02.2019 - 02.2023
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and cleaning before painting.
- Applied various types of paint using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
- Mixed paints and primers to achieve desired colors and finishes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow on projects.
MOS 13B
U.S ARMY
Fort Jackson, SC
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Operated military vehicles in diverse environments and challenging conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to execute strategic missions and training exercises.
- Assisted in planning logistics for troop deployments and resource allocation.
- Trained new soldiers on operational procedures and equipment usage.
- Communicated effectively with superiors and peers to ensure mission success.
- Evaluated situations quickly to make informed decisions during critical operations.
- Followed orders and carried out mission directives with professionalism and compassion despite chaotic and emotionally stressful circumstances.
- Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills.
- Maintained accountability of assigned equipment and supplies to ensure readiness for operations.
- Worked in small groups to accomplish complex goals within tight deadlines and standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dainel Boone
Johnson City, TN01-2018
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral monitoring
- Therapeutic support
- Documentation accuracy
- Environmental safety
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Health assessments
- Team collaboration
- Patient communication
- Emergency response
- Medication administration
- Case documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Compassionate care
- Disaster recovery
- Anxiety management
- Progress monitoring
Certification
- cpr certification
- physical restraint techniques
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Holston Home for Children
09.2025 - Current
Correctional Officer
Washington County Detention Center
02.2021 - 03.2023
Painter
chip alford painting
02.2019 - 02.2023
MOS 13B
U.S ARMY
06.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Dainel Boone