Ebeh Emmanuel
Richardson
Summary
Experienced residential counselor specializing in de-escalation and trauma-informed counseling. Proven ability to foster safe environments and promote independent living skills among at-risk individuals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Counselor, Military Veteran
Open Sky Unlimited Boston, Department of the Army
Fort Drum NY
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided support to individuals in residential settings, fostering a safe and nurturing environment.
- Assisted in developing personalized care plans, ensuring alignment with individual needs and goals.
- Facilitated group activities and discussions, promoting social interaction and personal growth among residents.
- Monitored residents' behavior and emotional well-being, documenting observations for team reviews.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and improve resident outcomes.
- Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
- Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.
- Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
- Coordinated logistics for personnel and equipment, optimizing resource allocation in field environments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance communication and streamline operational workflows.
- Mentored junior officers to develop leadership skills, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
- 3 years as a military service member, Deployed to Kuwait, Jordan and Iraq in 2022, Medically retired combat veteran.
- 7 years as a social worker for Open sky Unlimitted, Leominster massachusettes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Anthropology
University Of Buea
Buea Cameroon01-2015
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Boundaries establishment
- Client advocacy
- Supply replenishment
- Safety management
- Client transportation
- Patient education
- Progress monitoring
- Self-care practices
- Professionalism and ethics
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-informed counseling
- Substance abuse disorders
- Residential treatment programs
- Counseling and coaching
- Residential care
- Resident counseling
- Resident support
- Residential treatment plans
- Crisis counseling
- Behavioral intervention plans
- Safety standards and compliance
- Resident supervision
- Healthy habits promotion
- Daily living skills instruction
- Progress documentation
Accomplishments
Med certified personnel
CPR
Combat Veteran
Honor accomplishments in Iraq
Certification
Med Certified Personnel
CPR Certified
Languages
English
Timeline
Residential Counselor, Military Veteran
Open Sky Unlimited Boston, Department of the Army
04.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Anthropology
University Of Buea