Kanisha Brown
Stockton,CA
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality supportive services to children and families. Skilled in identifying mental health and emotional struggles. Develops and implements person centered individualized plans and provides advocacy and referrals in order to guide the individual towards the success one wants.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Suicide Prevention Mental Health Specialist
Child Abuse Prevention Council
Stockton, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Works directly with youth providing case management, person centered individualized program plans, assessments, reviews, advocacy, and referrals.
- Conducts youth support groups for anger management and depression coping.
- Conducts suicide prevention training presentations to groups of 90 or more.
- Interface with parents, school admin, counselors, and colleagues to provide superior support.
- Participate in regular trainings to keep skill sets and knowledge up to date.
Paraprofessional
Lincoln Unified School District
Stockton, CA
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Worked directly with youth in a school setting providing individualized academic support.
- Developed lesson plans according to the individuals needs.
- Conducted assessments.
- Interfaced with parents, administration, and colleagues.
Family Services Intern
Child Abuse Prevention Council
Stockton, CA
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked with parents in a group setting.
- Developed lesson plans to support parents offering different approaches to parenting with respect to their own goals.
Independent Contractor
Brown Services
Manteca, CA
03.2019 - 01.2022
- Worked with directly with intellectually disabled adults in their homes.
- Provided hygiene care and emotional support.
- Provide updates to care providers.
Administrative Assistant
Open Door Services
Manteca, CA
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Conducted consumer intakes
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
Education
Bachelor Of Social Work -
California State University Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05.2023
Skills
- Multicultural competence
- Client advocacy
- Case planning
- Motivational interviewing
- Assessment skills
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Suicide Prevention Mental Health Specialist
Child Abuse Prevention Council
06.2023 - Current
Family Services Intern
Child Abuse Prevention Council
09.2022 - 05.2023
Paraprofessional
Lincoln Unified School District
08.2019 - 06.2023
Independent Contractor
Brown Services
03.2019 - 01.2022
Administrative Assistant
Open Door Services
03.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor Of Social Work -
California State University Sacramento
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