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LaVerne Lloyd

Chicago Heights,IL

Summary

Enthusiastic Training Specialist eager to create effective training programs to meet changing employer and staff needs. Experienced in working with leaders to determine specific requirements. Ready to offer individualize skills gained over 18-year's in Mental Health industry career to long-term position.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Rehab Workshop Instructor 1

Elizabeth Ludeman Center (DHS)
Park Forest, IL
10.2021 - Current
  • Conducted pre-workshop assessment to determine participants' needs and objectives.
  • Facilitated interactive workshop sessions using a variety of instructional methods, including lectures, discussions, role playing, and group activities.
  • Collaborated with other instructors to develop curriculum content and lesson plans for workshops.
  • Created visual aids such as charts, graphs, diagrams, audio and visual presentations, and slideshows to support learning activities.
  • Provided individualized guidance and feedback to help participants improve their skills.
  • Monitored participant progress during the workshop and provided additional instruction when needed.
  • Assisted in developing test materials for evaluating student performance at the end of the workshop.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of all workshop participants' attendance and grades.
  • Ensured that classroom environment was conducive to learning by managing disruptive behavior or inappropriate language among students.
  • Adhered to safety policies while instructing classes on proper use of equipment or tools.
  • Encouraged learners to ask questions throughout the session in order to gain deeper understanding of topics being discussed.
  • Adapted teaching style according to individual student needs in order to maximize learning potential.
  • Selected appropriate reading materials based on learner's age group and skill level.

Mental Health Technician II

Elizabeth Ludeman Center
Park Forest, IL
04.2014 - Current
  • Perform duties on a unit or other living area as assigned
  • Oversee the care, treatment, and/or habilitation of individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities
  • Assist in providing physical care services
  • Continually develop professional skills in care, treatment, and the development and rehabilitation of patients
  • Implement activity therapy programs by participating in planned educational, vocational, recreational, and social activities.

Mental Health Technician

Shapiro Development Center
Kankakee, IL
04.2006 - 04.2014
  • Assist emotionally disturbed, mentally impaired or disabled individuals with everyday basic living skills
  • Escorted residents to doctor appointments, shopping and other errands
  • Managed residents' activities; such as playing cards games and accompanying them on field trips
  • Observed residents for any abnormal behavior to the mental health team.

Education

General Studies Diploma -

Bloom Township
06.2000

Skills

  • Enthusiastic Caregiver
  • Individualized-ISP
  • Activity Aide
  • Residential Inpatient and Outpatient Care
  • Sanitation/Janitorial
  • Training material development
  • Student Engagement
  • Teaching strategies
  • Lectures and Discussions
  • Program Monitoring and Tracking
  • Role Playing
  • Orientation and Onboarding
  • Course Materials Development
  • Creative Solution Development
  • Attention to Detail
  • Focus Group Coordination
  • Job Skill Building

Timeline

Rehab Workshop Instructor 1

Elizabeth Ludeman Center (DHS)
10.2021 - Current

Mental Health Technician II

Elizabeth Ludeman Center
04.2014 - Current

Mental Health Technician

Shapiro Development Center
04.2006 - 04.2014

General Studies Diploma -

Bloom Township

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