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Karen Slayton

EDEN

Summary

Human service professional with strong ability to develop and implement effective intervention strategies. Skilled in crisis management, behavior analysis, and creating individualized support plans. Known for strong collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and adapting to evolving needs. Reliable, empathetic, and focused on achieving measurable results.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Slayton's Sealing & Paving
08.2022 - Current
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • scheduling work orders for customers & staff

Service Coordinator

Green Mountain Support Servies
04.2020 - 08.2023
  • Established strong relationships with clients through regular follow-ups, team meetings keeping them informed about progress updates regarding their services requested or concerns raised.
  • Maintained accurate records and full compliance with government regulations and agency guidelines.
  • Communicated with clients and service providers to provide updates on work progress and individuals needs.
  • Initiated contact with appropriate service providers to request referrals and followed up to confirm appointments.
  • Played a key role in the successful onboarding of new hires within the Service Coordinator role, offering mentorship and guidance as needed.
  • Created Person Centered Individual Service Agreements, Person Centered Plans and Positive Behavior Support plans.
  • Provided supervision to support staff and home providers.

School Climate Coordinator

Morristown Elementary School
08.2015 - 04.2020



  • Implemented behavior intervention plans to address individual needs and promote positive outcomes.
  • Supported development of social and communication skills by conducting tailored activities.
  • Improved client progress by consistently monitoring and adapting intervention strategies.
  • Provided one-on-one guidance, fostering a safe and supportive environment for clients.
  • Collaborated with families to ensure continuity of care and reinforce effective techniques.
  • Enhanced behavioral outcomes by utilizing evidence-based interventions.
  • Developed individualized programs to support emotional regulation and coping mechanisms.
  • Used data collection tools to track progress and adjust plans for better results.
  • Improved engagement during sessions by introducing creative and interactive methods.
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify patterns and triggers.
  • Assisted clients in achieving goals by providing consistent reinforcement and redirection.
  • Strengthened client independence by teaching life skills and self-management strategies.
  • Monitored behavioral improvements with detailed documentation of daily activities.
  • Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and effective care.
  • Increased client motivation through positive reinforcement and goal-setting techniques.
  • Facilitated group sessions to encourage peer interaction and social learning.
  • Built trust with clients to create a foundation for successful intervention outcomes.
  • Addressed challenging behaviors by implementing de-escalation techniques in high-stress situations.
  • Supported transitions to new environments by providing structured guidance and preparation.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through active listening and empathetic understanding, fostering trust and open communication channels.
  • Partnered with parents to create consistent routines and expectations across home and school settings, reinforcing desired behaviors more effectively.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling appropriate social skills and fostering respectful interactions among students.
  • Designed engaging lessons that incorporated social-emotional learning components, increasing self-awareness and interpersonal competence among students.
  • Reduced classroom disruptions by providing proactive support to teachers in managing challenging behaviors.
  • Adapted intervention strategies to accommodate the unique learning styles and needs of each student, maximizing their potential for success.
  • Empowered families through ongoing communication and tailored guidance on effective behavioral interventions at home.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive behavior support plans, resulting in improved student functioning.
  • Served as a resource for school personnel in addressing behavioral challenges, contributing to a supportive and collaborative educational community.
  • Trained school staff on best practices for addressing problem behaviors, enhancing overall effectiveness in promoting positive change.
  • Facilitated group sessions aimed at developing essential life skills such as conflict resolution, stress management, and self advocacy.
  • Offered crisis counseling and intervention at school, home and in community to support student needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and communicated findings to relevant stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
  • Continually sought professional development opportunities to stay abreast of current research and best practices in the field, enhancing overall effectiveness as a Behavioral Interventionist.
  • Implemented crisis intervention techniques when necessary, prioritizing safety while de-escalating high-stress situations efficiently.
  • Increased student success by conducting functional assessments to identify the underlying causes of problem behaviors.
  • Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
  • Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
  • Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
  • Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of intervention strategies using data-driven decision making, ensuring optimal results for each student.


Lead Behavioral Interventionist

Lamoille County Mental Health Services
08.2005 - 08.2015
  • Implemented behavior intervention plans to address individual needs and promote positive outcomes.
  • Supported development of social and communication skills by conducting tailored activities.
  • Improved client progress by consistently monitoring and adapting intervention strategies.
  • Provided one-on-one guidance, fostering a safe and supportive environment for clients.
  • Collaborated with families to ensure continuity of care and reinforce effective techniques.
  • Enhanced behavioral outcomes by utilizing evidence-based interventions.
  • Developed individualized programs to support emotional regulation and coping mechanisms.
  • Used data collection tools to track progress and adjust plans for better results.
  • Improved engagement during sessions by introducing creative and interactive methods.
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify patterns and triggers.
  • Assisted clients in achieving goals by providing consistent reinforcement and redirection.
  • Strengthened client independence by teaching life skills and self-management strategies.
  • Monitored behavioral improvements with detailed documentation of daily activities.
  • Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and effective care.
  • Increased client motivation through positive reinforcement and goal-setting techniques.
  • Facilitated group sessions to encourage peer interaction and social learning.
  • Built trust with clients to create a foundation for successful intervention outcomes.
  • Addressed challenging behaviors by implementing de-escalation techniques in high-stress situations.
  • Supported transitions to new environments by providing structured guidance and preparation.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through active listening and empathetic understanding, fostering trust and open communication channels.
  • Partnered with parents to create consistent routines and expectations across home and school settings, reinforcing desired behaviors more effectively.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling appropriate social skills and fostering respectful interactions among students.
  • Designed engaging lessons that incorporated social-emotional learning components, increasing self-awareness and interpersonal competence among students.
  • Reduced classroom disruptions by providing proactive support to teachers in managing challenging behaviors.
  • Adapted intervention strategies to accommodate the unique learning styles and needs of each student, maximizing their potential for success.
  • Empowered families through ongoing communication and tailored guidance on effective behavioral interventions at home.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive behavior support plans, resulting in improved student functioning.
  • Served as a resource for school personnel in addressing behavioral challenges, contributing to a supportive and collaborative educational community.
  • Trained school staff on best practices for addressing problem behaviors, enhancing overall effectiveness in promoting positive change.
  • Facilitated group sessions aimed at developing essential life skills such as conflict resolution, stress management, and self advocacy.
  • Offered crisis counseling and intervention at school, home and in community to support student needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and communicated findings to relevant stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
  • Continually sought professional development opportunities to stay abreast of current research and best practices in the field, enhancing overall effectiveness as a Behavioral Interventionist.
  • Implemented crisis intervention techniques when necessary, prioritizing safety while de-escalating high-stress situations efficiently.
  • Increased student success by conducting functional assessments to identify the underlying causes of problem behaviors.
  • Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
  • Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
  • Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
  • Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of intervention strategies using data-driven decision making, ensuring optimal results for each student.

Education

UVM
Burlington, VT

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Office management
  • Organizational skills
  • Office administration

Timeline

Office Manager

Slayton's Sealing & Paving
08.2022 - Current

Service Coordinator

Green Mountain Support Servies
04.2020 - 08.2023

School Climate Coordinator

Morristown Elementary School
08.2015 - 04.2020

Lead Behavioral Interventionist

Lamoille County Mental Health Services
08.2005 - 08.2015

UVM

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