Karyn Hilman
Greer,SC
Summary
Dedicated Behavioral Health Professional with extensive experience in supporting children, adults, and families facing behavioral and mental health challenges. Delivered impactful services through direct support, care coordination, and tailored service plans, enhancing access to essential resources and fostering child well-being. Committed to hands-on engagement, teaching, and advocacy, with a strong focus on early childhood development and family services.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Private family/At home care
Greenville, SC
04.2024 - Current
- Full-time caregiver of toddler. Using early childhood development knowledge and experience daily in all areas of with this child.
- Coordinated and communicated with family to ensure optimal care for child in areas of nutrition, sleep, hygiene, safety, health issues, and developmental milestones.
- Created engaging daily activities, including reading, playtime, music, and nature walks, to support child’s development and learning.
- Maintained daily log of meals, diaper changes, and activities to track child’s routine and well-being.
Early Intervention Specialist
Playworks Inc.
Greenville, SC
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Delivered in-home early intervention and family coaching services, enhancing child development and family engagement. Coordinate any services or therapies that the child or family may need. This includes speech, occupation and physical therapy as well as other community resources and specialty physician care. Provide assessments and create individual service plans with goals created by the family. Update these assessments and plans as often as needed but definitely every 6 months.
- Delivered play-based early intervention services for children at Playworks Inc.
- Assessed developmental needs and documented family-centered support plans.
- Guided parents through home activities and daily skill practice.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Thrive Behavioral Consultants
Greenville, SC
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Delivered applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism, ages 3-9, in clinical and home settings, fostering skill development and behavioral improvement.
- Implemented ABA treatment plans for Thrive Behavioral Consultants clients.
- Recorded session data and behavior notes during direct client support.
- Reinforced positive behaviors using approved prompts and reward systems.
Case Manager
Center For Developmental Services
Greenville, SC
12.2017 - 09.2019
- The job of case manager included: coordinated care for over 40 individuals (adults and some children) with intellectual and/or related disabilities. Also included: maintaining each client DDSN eligibility, Assessments, Individual Goals & Plans; Authorizing of all services that each individual needed to help them maintain care in their home setting, ex: transportation, Job, daycare, nursing or personal aid assistance authorizations. conducted monthly face-to-face visits with individuals and caregivers on caseload to assess needs and update plans. Facilitated communication with individuals, family members, and service providers through phone calls and emails.
- Enjoyed getting to help these special individuals and their families receive the services they needed and ensuring their voices were heard.
- Coordinated developmental service plans for clients at Center for Developmental Services.
- Assessed client needs and matched appropriate community resources and referrals.
- Facilitated family meetings to explain care options and support needs.
Case Manager
Greenville Mental Health Center
Greenville, SC
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided case management to individuals with mental illness. Conducted weekly teaching sessions and goal-setting with clients, created or updated treatment plans, wrote case notes, and referred clients to necessary services.
- Coordinated case plans for families receiving developmental services support.
- Assessed client needs and matched community referrals.
- Maintained confidential records for developmental services cases.
Mental Health Technician
The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health
Greer, SC
12.2013 - 07.2016
- Provided direct care primarily to geriatric patients across various hospital units, ensuring their comfort and safety. Maintained a log of assigned patients' whereabouts every 15 minutes throughout the entire shift. Obtained vital signs for patients each shift, began paperwork for new incoming patients. Conducted contraband checks, escorted patients to meals, and supported nursing staff with essential tasks.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to nursing staff at behavioral health center.
- Supported therapeutic milieu and maintained safe, structured unit environment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
Home Daycare Provider
Karyn Furness's Home Daycare
Taylors, SC
11.2008 - 04.2014
- Provided full-time childcare for up to 6 children, fostering a nurturing and safe environment. Maintained compliance with all DSS requirements for Registered Home Daycare, ensuring quality standards. Facilitated daily activities including meals, circle time, hands-on activities, outdoor play, and nap time to promote children's development. I also communicated with each parent daily with a note or verbal information.
- Supervised children in Karyn Furness's home daycare environment.
- Prepared meals and snacks for daily childcare routines.
- Planned age-appropriate activities for learning and play.
Early Intervention Specialist
Thrive Upstate (formerly GCDSNB)
Mauldin, SC
12.2005 - 06.2008
- Delivered in-home early intervention and coaching services to children and families, fostering developmental growth. Coordinated services and therapies for children and families, ensuring comprehensive support tailored to individual needs. I provide assessments and create individual service plans with goals created with the family. I updated these assessments and plans every 6 months.
- Delivered early intervention services through Playworks Inc. for children with developmental needs.
- Assessed child behaviors, milestones, and family concerns during intake sessions.
- Developed individualized intervention plans with caregivers and support teams.
Classroom counselor
A Child's Haven
Greenville, SC
08.2003 - 12.2005
- Delivered therapeutic support, guidance, and behavioral intervention for young children in classroom setting. This role worked closely with teachers, therapist and families to create a safe, nurturing and structured environment that prevents promotes emotional regulation, social skills, and developmental growth.
- Counseled children and families using trauma-informed therapeutic support
- Developed individualized service plans with child development team
- Documented session notes and family contacts in case records
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Eastern University
St Davids, PA 08.2026 - 09.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OKSkills
- Community care
- Direct support
- Child Group Activities
- Patient advocacy
- Mental health client management
- Adolescents
- Childhood development
- CPR
- Behavioral health expertise
- Early Childhood Education
- Family services case manager experience
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Child First Aid
- Care for Children
- Child Safety Regulations
- Patient referrals
- Disability support
- Care coordination
- Vital Signs
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Microsoft Word
- Group home experience
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Health
- Childcare
- Communication skills
- Assisting with ADLs
- Caregiving
- Working with people with autism
- Social Work
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Administrative expertise
- Toddler Care
- Social services case management
- Crisis intervention
- Intake
- Toddler Care
- Case management
- Client assessment
- Treatment planning
Personal Information
- Title: Behavioral Health Professional
- Driving License: Yes
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
CPR Certification, RBT Certification, CPR, March 2022 to March 2024, Registered Behavioral Technician, January 2022 to January 2023, Must obtain recertification yearly., Driver's License, First Aid Certification, Infant & Toddler Certification, BLS Certification
Languages
English - Fluent
Timeline
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Eastern University
08.2026 - 09.2026
Private Nanny
Private family/At home care
04.2024 - Current
Early Intervention Specialist
Playworks Inc.
03.2022 - 04.2024
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Thrive Behavioral Consultants
10.2019 - 03.2022
Case Manager
Center For Developmental Services
12.2017 - 09.2019
Case Manager
Greenville Mental Health Center
09.2016 - 12.2017
Mental Health Technician
The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health
12.2013 - 07.2016
Home Daycare Provider
Karyn Furness's Home Daycare
11.2008 - 04.2014
Early Intervention Specialist
Thrive Upstate (formerly GCDSNB)
12.2005 - 06.2008
Classroom counselor
A Child's Haven
08.2003 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Oral Roberts University