Kiaya Pernick

Behavioral Health Intervention Specialist

Midwest Christian Services

05.2023 - Current

Provided support to residents in daily living activities, fostering independence and self-sufficiency.
Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting communication and social skills among residents.
Monitored behavioral patterns, documenting changes to inform treatment strategies and interventions.
Trained new staff on policies and procedures, enhancing team effectiveness and service delivery.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess resident progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
Advocated for resident rights and well-being, strengthening community relationships and resources available to residents.
Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment.
Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.
Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of all residents while adhering to established protocols.
Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to provide additional support services.
Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
Conducted regular check-ins with residents to monitor progress, address concerns, and provide ongoing support.
Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services, and providing emotional support.
Provided guidance to new Residential Counselors during their onboarding process, supporting successful integration into the team environment.
Facilitated group counseling sessions to help clients address issues of substance abuse, anger management and interpersonal relationships.
Delivered targeted interventions for individual residents based on their specific needs and treatment objectives.
Implemented behavior modification techniques designed to promote positive change in residents'' lives.
Documented resident interactions thoroughly, maintaining accurate records for case management purposes.
Communicated behavior choices to residents by outlining positive and negative consequences of choices.
Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.