Jabari Ferguson
Union City,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician II
Riverwoods Behavioral Health Systems
11.2022 - Current
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
Direct Support Professional Supervisor
Devereaux Advanced Behavioral Health
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
Detention Officer
Clayton County Sheriff's Office
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of [Number] inmates.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with inmates to build rapport and trust.
- Developed and implemented inmate rehabilitation and reintegration programs.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
Rehabilitation Specialist
Geo Care/Correct Care Recovery Solutions
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Evaluated and screened patients to determine needs and provide necessary support
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Maintained all equipment and tools.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Assessed patients via observations and interviews, maintaining notes on needs, skills, interests and limitations.
- Documented activity assessments, treatment goals, interventions and outcomes to supplement and reinforce patient medical record.
- Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities and personal interests.
Mental Health Technician
GEO Care
10.2010 - 12.2011
- Helped inmates with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Escorted inmates from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help inmates develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Charted on each inmate.
- Took inmate blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Escorted inmates from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Registrar
Choice Preparatory School
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Greeted every guest with personable approach and provided knowledgeable service.
- Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
- Verified paperwork accuracy and checked for completion prior to processing.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Input data into CPS database
- Prepared verbal and written communication with/to Upper Management
- Collaborated and worked with Internal Management
Youth Basketball Assistant Coach
Olney Athletics
08.2007 - 10.2009
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Assisted players with homework and other education based requirements.
- Provided mentorship to players and assisted with managing life's ups and downs
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
Camp Leader
Morris Estates
06.2005 - 08.2008
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
- Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
- Created interesting and educational lesson plans and implemented activities while engaging with children.
- Supervised young campers in recreational activities such as youth sports, aquatics and arts and crafts.
- Maintained camper files, properly storing and maintaining personal information.
- Safeguarded campers, providing general first aid and distributing medication to children as directed.
- Trained staff in proper implementation of program systems, familiarizing with camp traditions and verifying basic knowledge of activities.
- Trained and mentored new camp counselors in operations practices and camper-focused activities.
- Recorded attendance and contacted parents regarding absent campers.
- Performed staff evaluations and addressed areas for improvement.
- Earned First Aid, CPR certifications with emphasis on children's treatment protocols.
- Answered phones quickly, addressing questions, taking messages and forwarding calls.
- Tracked facilities and equipment safety and cleanliness and took corrective action to resolve emerging issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA01.2009
High School Diploma -
University High
Miami, FL06.2004
Skills
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Group Therapy
- Lead Activities
- Progress Monitoring
- Document Conditions
- Mental Health Support
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
Timeline
Mental Health Technician II
Riverwoods Behavioral Health Systems
11.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional Supervisor
Devereaux Advanced Behavioral Health
10.2019 - 12.2022
Detention Officer
Clayton County Sheriff's Office
12.2017 - 08.2019
Rehabilitation Specialist
Geo Care/Correct Care Recovery Solutions
01.2012 - 12.2017
Mental Health Technician
GEO Care
10.2010 - 12.2011
Registrar
Choice Preparatory School
01.2010 - 06.2010
Youth Basketball Assistant Coach
Olney Athletics
08.2007 - 10.2009
Camp Leader
Morris Estates
06.2005 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Temple University
High School Diploma -
University High
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