Kayla Blomme
Tyler,MN
Summary
Compassionate professional with extensive expertise in disability services, mental health, and behavioral support, dedicated to fostering inclusive community engagement and improving outcomes. With over a decade of experience, I am adept at advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities and implementing proactive strategies that enhance an individual's well-being. Skilled in building trust-based relationships and delivering effective presentations to empower service providers, committed to compassionate care and teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intervention & Support - Program Specialist
State of South Dakota- Department of Developmental Disabilities
, USA
05.2020 - Current
- Ensure equal opportunities for individuals with ID/DD in South Dakota communities.
- Advocate for individuals with ID/DD, ensuring access to vital services, and fostering inclusive community engagement.
- Track data on the behaviors of individuals at community support providers to help identify and offer guidance before a crisis ensues.
- Deliver presentations on Behavior Support Plans and Functional Behavior Assessments, empowering providers to implement.
- Oversight of the State of South Dakota's Children's Intermediate Care Facilities.
- Partner with community support providers to develop trust-based relationships, strengthening service delivery, and enhancing support networks.
Reception
Preferred Health Chiropractic
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Welcomed patients, managed schedules, verified insurance, processed payments and enhanced clinic efficiency.
School & Family Counselor
Greater Minnesota Family Services
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Delivered in-home and school counseling for children with mental health needs, fostering growth and development.
- Enhanced family dynamics through tailored skills training and support, achieving positive outcomes.
- Provided parent guidance, improving family communication, and reducing stress levels.
- Collaborated with educators to address student needs, resulting in improved academic performance.
Youth Services Mental Health Practitioner
Woodland Centers
Willmar, USA
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Delivered in-home support to families with children facing mental health challenges.
- Enhanced parental skills through targeted training sessions.
- Facilitated individual skills development for children with mental health needs.
- Improved family dynamics by implementing effective strategies.
- Achieved measurable progress in child behavior and family interactions.
- Provided mobile crisis intervention and support through our facilities' mobile crisis team.
Registered Behavior Technician
Chicago Autism Behavior Specialists
Itasca, USA
01.2016 - 09.2016
- ABA based therapy in home and clinic setting therapy
- Provide evidence based approach to teaching
- Consistent data collection, analysis, and constant modification of teaching procedures to ensure that an individual is continuously making progress
Education
B.A. - Psychology, Minor- Child and Family Studies
St. Cloud State University
St.Cloud, MNHigh School Diploma -
Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg
Kerkhoven, MNSkills
- Disability services knowledge
- Behavior support plans
- Data analysis
- Crisis intervention
- Client relationship management
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Problem solving
- Presentation skills
- Community service programs
- De-escalation techniques
- Reliability
- Mental health crisis response
- Community advocacy
Phone
cell, (320) 424-1652
Certification
- Charting the LifeCourse - Ambassador
- Adult Mental Health First Aid - National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- Minnesota Young Adult Certified PEERS Provider - Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior
Timeline
Intervention & Support - Program Specialist
State of South Dakota- Department of Developmental Disabilities
05.2020 - Current
Reception
Preferred Health Chiropractic
08.2019 - 05.2020
School & Family Counselor
Greater Minnesota Family Services
08.2018 - 08.2019
Youth Services Mental Health Practitioner
Woodland Centers
07.2017 - 06.2018
Registered Behavior Technician
Chicago Autism Behavior Specialists
01.2016 - 09.2016
B.A. - Psychology, Minor- Child and Family Studies
St. Cloud State University
High School Diploma -
Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg
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