Kendrick L. Murray, Sr.
Climate Manager
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
To secure a higher level position within Fairwold Academy where my skills and experience can be utilized to create a positive climate that promotes and supports student and staff success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Climate Manager
Fairwold
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
09.2016 - Current
- Supervisor of all Behavioral Health Workers on campus
- Provide training and orientation for all newly hired Behavioral Health Workers
- Assisted in the development and implementation of the Code of Student Conduct policies and procedures
- Supported administration with the development of school wide behavioral support plans
- Participated in administrative meetings when directed by the Director of Clinical Services
- Facilitate re-entry meetings for suspended students and help contract for safety with the goal of suspension reduction
- Communicate with parents and community based agencies regarding individual student behaviors and progress
- Review and finalize all incident reports before they are entered into the student’s files
- Supervise and train Behavioral Health Workers as well as other school staff on appropriate behavioral interventions
- Provide behavioral interventions for students in crisis
- Meet with school staff to develop behavioral goals and safety strategies for students
- Responsible for the oversight and maintenance of all Quiet Work Areas (QWA)
- Provide daily/weekly data reports to the Director of Clinical Services
- Created a positive behavioral reward program (Game ChangerZ) as part of the P.B.I.S system.
Lead Behavioral Health Worker
Wordsworth Academy
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
08.2011 - 09.2016
- Assisted Director of Clinical Services with supervision of Behavioral Health staff
- Maintained accurate daily logs of all student visitations to the QWA
- Supervised all student QWA activities
- Encouraged students to reach their goals and objectives so they could return to class
- Implemented behavior management follow-up plans
- Provided appropriate behavioral interventions in order to decrease inappropriate student behaviors.
Behavioral Health Worker
WES Health System
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Prevented/managed crisis situations when necessary
- Completed and submitted progress notes and counter data and outcome data as required
- Provided mental health interventions to clients
- Supervised/monitored client activities as determined by their behavior plan.
Behavioral Health Worker/SBBH & TESC
Children’s Crisis Treatment Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
07.2001 - 06.2010
- Maintained and secured a safe working environment for students and staff
- Monitored children behaviors and provided accurate feedback to the agency
- Worked closely with teammates in addressing student needs
- Utilized safety techniques when students exhibited threatening behaviors.
Mental Health Worker
The Bridge Rehabilitation Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Provided a safe living, working and learning environment for clients
- Accompanied clients to appointments and family visits
- Modeled appropriate behaviors and coping skills with the goal of reunification with their families
- Monitored children during daily activities and events throughout the day.
Mental Health Technician
Wordsworth Residential Academy
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
09.1998 - 09.2003
- Helped clients control and channel their anger when in crisis
- Monitored student activities in order to intervene when problem behaviors were exhibited
- Maintained a daily running log of client behaviors
- Participated in meetings to review client needs and progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant, Institutional Management
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Skills
- Issue and Conflict Resolution
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Reporting and Data Tracking
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
Certification
Mandt Certified Trainer and Instructor in (Relational, Conceptual, & Technical)
Mandated Reporter Certification Trained in Trauma Informed Care
SCM Certified Trainer and Instructor
Timeline
Climate Manager
Fairwold
09.2016 - Current
Lead Behavioral Health Worker
Wordsworth Academy
08.2011 - 09.2016
Behavioral Health Worker
WES Health System
09.2009 - 06.2010
Mental Health Worker
The Bridge Rehabilitation Center
08.2005 - 05.2007
Behavioral Health Worker/SBBH & TESC
Children’s Crisis Treatment Center
07.2001 - 06.2010
Mental Health Technician
Wordsworth Residential Academy
09.1998 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant, Institutional Management
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
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