July Star
Hartford,CT
Summary
Patient and Compassionate Focused on Details, Results Innovative,Resourceful Motivated and hardworking, eager to step into a position. Were I'm able to communicate effectively in a variety of settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Support Specialist
Avery Height, Independent Living
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Worked one-on-one with clients with many developmental disabilities and emotional disturbance
- Designed care plans with realistic and positive patient goals in mind
- Provided mental health treatment, support services, and academic assistance to emotionally and behaviorally troubled adolescents within an classroom setting
- Participated in staffing, case conferences or other meetings to enhance treatment plan
- Monitored student progress and made adjustments to behavior plans as needed
- Facilitated workshops to parents and staff on behavioral management strategies
- Performed other duties as assigned or directed.
Recovery Support Specialist
Kemora's Cultural Corner
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Facilitated group counseling sessions in an intensive in-patient substance abuse treatment program oriented towards personal accountability and a structured community
- Monitored patient safety, establishing and maintains and co-facilitate a therapeutic relationship with patients
- Supported clients with compassionate, empathetic face-to-face counseling.
- Provided case management services to individuals living with mental health diagnosis in an residential living facility
- Maintained a caseload of up to 50-100 clients
- Documented case management activity for accurate, reliable records.
- Escorted clients to examination rooms and records patient history
- Kept staff informed of any changes in clients cases.
Community Wellness Facilitator/Certified Nursing Assistant
Trinity Hill Care Center
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety
- Created fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Monitored patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster HS
Scranton, PA08.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Hartford Job Corps Academy
Hartford, CT08.2016
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Capital Community College
Hartford, CT2020
Skills
- Proficient in Spanish and English
- MS Word,Powerpoint/Excel
- Intake/Output Documentation
- Mental Health
- Direct Patient Care
- Treatment Plans
- Recovery Support
- Problem Solving
- Staff Training
- Multitasking and Organization
- Independent Living
- Behavioral Health
- Time Management
- Public Safety
- Leadership
- Case Notes
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Integrity
- Group Facilitation Support
- Specialist Referrals
- Patient Assessments
- Living Skills Assistance
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Goal Strategizing
- Family and Individual Counseling
- Nursing Assistance
- Community Mental Health Programs
Certification
- CT Recovery Support Specialist
- CT Security Officer
- CT Certified Nursing
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Narcan
Timeline
Behavioral Support Specialist
Avery Height, Independent Living
03.2020 - 05.2023
Recovery Support Specialist
Kemora's Cultural Corner
01.2019 - 01.2023
Community Wellness Facilitator/Certified Nursing Assistant
Trinity Hill Care Center
01.2017 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster HS
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Hartford Job Corps Academy
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Capital Community College
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