Krystal Rice
Long Beach,MS
Summary
Strategic Community Support Specialist with strong background in crisis intervention and management. Skillfully builds support networks comprised of diverse healthcare providers and businesses, supporting community needs. Works with leaders and law enforcement to address health and safety issues.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Support Specialist
Pinebelt Mental Health Resources
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
- Assisted in implementation of community support services in alignment with needs.
- Produced crisis management and intervention plans for communities in need.
- Established networks to increase community awareness of new programs.
MCERT Mobile Crisis Stabilization Unit
Pinebelt Mental Health Resources
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Conversed with individuals in crisis which called or texted hotline for assistance.
- Counseled and helped to stabilize consumers and caregivers in crisis situations.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
Preschool Teacher
First Start Academy
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2021
Skills
- LGBTQI Support Training
- Suicide Training
- Mandt Trained
- DLA-20
- Individual Support
- Crisis Situations
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Certified Community Support Specialist, Pinebelt Mental Health
Timeline
MCERT Mobile Crisis Stabilization Unit
Pinebelt Mental Health Resources
08.2022 - 08.2023
Community Support Specialist
Pinebelt Mental Health Resources
03.2022 - 08.2023
Preschool Teacher
First Start Academy
09.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Southern Mississippi
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