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Imani Smith

Naperville,IL

Summary

Dedicated mental health professional with background in working with individuals suffering from substance abuse and behavioral disorders. Focused on client advocacy, prevention and education to reduce impacts and recurrence of serious issues.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recovery Support Specialist, MHP

09.2023 - Current
  • Community support interventions to facilitate illness self-management, skill building, identification and use of natural supports, and use of community resources
  • Reviewing results of client assessments/screenings and symptom checklists and supporting clients when needed to complete symptom checklists
  • Conducting outreach and engagement for clients who may not be engaged in care or consistently miss appointments
  • Provide medication monitoring and/or training to clients
  • Utilizing state mandated reporting and assessment tools
  • Monitored client progress during treatment programs and adjusted treatment plans as needed.
  • Supported clients by providing resources, referrals, and community linkages.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client encounters in electronic health records system.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care was provided to all clients served.
  • Offered emotional support and guidance to clients experiencing difficulty navigating their recovery journey.
  • Created a safe environment for clients through trauma-informed practices.

Professional Nanny

Self Employed Services
Naperville, IL
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
  • Planned and prepared meals according to dietary guidelines.
  • Maintained a safe environment for the children at all times.
  • Cleaned up after meals and organized toys and play areas when finished playing.
  • Assisted with potty training, dressing, bathing, feeding and overall personal care of the children.
  • Created a positive atmosphere that encouraged growth, exploration, creativity and independence in the child.
  • Encouraged good behavior through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided emotional support during difficult times for both child and family members.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.

Treatment Technician

Autism Treatment Center for Children, LLC
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Key responsibilities include 1:1 therapy for a minimum of 6 hours weekly with clients
  • Utilization of ABA therapy to teach clients life skills including behavior management, speech/sign language, fine/larger motor functions, bathroom etiquette, socialization
  • Important roles include weekly team meetings, working alongside parents to facilitate healthy interactions/relationship, writing/reviewing daily progress notes between team members
  • Key skills include flexibility, perseverance, patience, open communication, agility/quick reflexes.

Youth Care Worker

Kids Above All
05.2022
  • Enforce and maintain consistency concerning policies, rules and licensing standards
  • Properly manage funds disbursed for client services
  • Medication management, administration and documentation
  • Maintain proper privacy and security of residents and staff on duty by exercising control over admission of visitors and use of telephone
  • Process resident intakes and discharges, including required documentation
  • Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications
  • Participate in ongoing training, staff meetings and meet all Agency and/or DCFS requirement.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, including de-escalation techniques to ensure safety for all involved.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily activities, progress notes, and incident reports.
  • Monitored the physical environment to ensure safety of clients and staff.
  • Facilitated group activities that promote socialization skills among youth in care.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors through role modeling, mentorship, and reward systems.
  • Assisted individuals with daily living skills such as hygiene, budgeting, grocery shopping .
  • Transported youth to appointments or recreational activities as needed.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations pertaining to child welfare services delivery.

Wonderful Wednesdays Volunteer

Milwaukee Center for Children and Youth, Inc.
  • Providing assistance in an after-school program to maintain a safe environment for children to navigate and understand trauma and emotions through art-based therapy, meditation and activities.
  • Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
  • Provided guidance and support to fellow volunteers during their shifts.

Residential Support Specialist

Meta House
  • Key responsibilities include implementation of trauma-based interventions to assist women through substance abuse recovery
  • Providing a safe and therapeutic environment for mothers and children, enforcing house rules, reporting to clinical staff, monitoring/supervising women in completion of daily responsibilities, diffusion/conflict management, hourly rounds and shift logs, complying with CBRF medication regulations.
  • Provided guidance and support to clients in residential settings.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and other staff members.
  • Monitored client behavior, documented daily activities, and reported any changes in condition or behavior to supervisors.
  • Assisted with medication administration and monitored its effects on clients.
  • Intervened in crisis situations to de-escalate conflicts or dangerous behaviors.
  • Ensured a safe environment by conducting regular room inspections and maintaining security protocols.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress notes, treatment plans, incident reports, and discharge summaries.
  • Provided emotional support to residents dealing with difficult issues such as mental illness or grief.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
12.2021

Skills

  • Creativity
  • Teamwork
  • Substance Abuse Knowledge
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Family Support
  • Documentation abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time management abilities
  • Behavior Management
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Family Counseling
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Progress Reporting
  • Task Prioritization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Active Listening
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Goal Setting
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Affiliations

  • Baking
  • Nature walks
  • Meditation
  • Yoga
  • Reading
  • Healing crystal collector
  • Sustainability through reduction of food waste and gardening

Certification

  • CPI
  • Mandated Reporter

Timeline

Recovery Support Specialist, MHP

09.2023 - Current

Professional Nanny

Self Employed Services
08.2022 - 08.2023

Youth Care Worker

Kids Above All
05.2022

Treatment Technician

Autism Treatment Center for Children, LLC
01.2019 - 01.2021

Wonderful Wednesdays Volunteer

Milwaukee Center for Children and Youth, Inc.

Residential Support Specialist

Meta House

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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