Keonte Braxton
Kansas City,MT
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Fire Fighter I and II with hands-on experience gained through MCC- Blue River Fire Academy to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Tech
University of Kansas Health Systems
10.2020 - Current
- Co-ordinated routine care management tasks such as direct assessments, vital monitoring, and record keeping.
- Managed crisis situations effectively with effective use of therapeutic communication skills centered on calm approaches and avoidance of power struggles.
- Supervised handling of patients’ belongings, including documenting and collecting items at admission, manage storage and returning each at discharge.
- Anticipated and prevented problematic behaviors through regular observations and used skills to de-escalate growing conflicts.
Social Services Coordinator
Kansas City Housing Authority
11.2021 - 01.2025
- Develop and maintain strong working relationship with the Residents and Property Management
- Serves as a community liaison to public, government, private and nonprofit organizations.
- Research and provide resources to address basic needs such as utilities, rent, clothing, food, furniture, health, and mental health needs for both seniors and youth.
- Develop and implement programs for the benefit of the residents.
- Network with outside agencies in providing various outside activities for both senior and youth.
- Anticipated and prevented problematic behaviors through regular observations and used skills to de-escalate growing conflicts.
- As needed, and where expertise in the areas is held, assist in writing grants to provide finding sources for programs.
Contracted Licensing Worker
Great Circle
10.2020 - 01.2021
Licensing and Placement Specialist
Great Circle
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Completed thorough home study assessments for the purpose of Foster home Licensure.
- Followed all state regulations and policies pertaining to foster home licensing standards and addressed any concerns of homes maintained by Great Circle.
- Data entry of licensed foster homes in two different systems, training hours and multiple background checks.
- Facilitated/Trained Caregiver Who Knows the Child class for licensed relative resource providers.
Education
Bachelors - Social Work, Criminal Justice
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO05.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- FACES Data Entry
- EPIC Hospital Data Entry
Certifications
- Fire Fighter I & II
- Hazmat Awareness & Hazmat Operations
- EMT Basic - Pending Written examination
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
Internship Practicum
Great Circle – Tom Butterfield Campus, 08/01/17, 12/31/17, Facilitated peer building groups for children, ages 12-18, with behavioral challenges in a residential setting. Assistant in partial hospitalization programs/intensive outpatient programs school setting.
Timeline
Social Services Coordinator
Kansas City Housing Authority
11.2021 - 01.2025
Behavioral Health Tech
University of Kansas Health Systems
10.2020 - Current
Contracted Licensing Worker
Great Circle
10.2020 - 01.2021
Licensing and Placement Specialist
Great Circle
07.2018 - 10.2020
Bachelors - Social Work, Criminal Justice
Missouri Western State University
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