Lindsey Forbes
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Attentive DSP is passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical, and mental needs. Caring, vigilant, and devoted to clients. Dedicated to bringing experience, attentive and caring skills, and advocacy to the mental health field.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Bonnie Clendenin/Wall Residences
10.2008 - Current
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through individual support plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for client's unique needs.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with treatment plans.
- Documented thorough progress notes to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need further attention.
Program Manager Assistant
Wall Residences Inc
01.2017 - 05.2020
- Identified obstacles, errors, and concerns within the daily and weekly documentation and communicated possible impacts to the program managers.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop quarterly person-centered review reports for individuals.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology: Crisis Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2017
High School Diploma -
Webster County High School
Upper Glade, WV05.2004
Skills
- Documentation
- ADL Support
- Direct Client Support
- Compassionate and Attentive Caregiving
- Appointment Scheduling
- Crisis and Behavior Management
- Goal Setting
- Individualized Support Planning
- Community Integration
- Adaptability
- Active Listener
- Inter- and Intrapersonal Skills
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association
Certification
- Crisis Management and Response
- Adult CPR/First Aid
- Documentation Training
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Program Manager Assistant
Wall Residences Inc
01.2017 - 05.2020
Direct Support Professional
Bonnie Clendenin/Wall Residences
10.2008 - Current
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology: Crisis Counseling
Liberty University
High School Diploma -
Webster County High School
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