Lorinda Middlebrooks
Toledo,Ohio
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust background in behavior analysis and intervention strategies, dedicated to enhancing lives through tailored support. Expertise in implementing evidence-based interventions, data collection, and progress monitoring to drive positive behavioral outcomes. Recognized for strong collaboration skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments while maintaining a patient-centered approach. Proven success in developing behavior modification plans that significantly improve clients' social and communication skills through positive reinforcement techniques, fostering meaningful change and growth.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Zepf Center
Toledo, OH
05.2024 - Current
- Organized peer support groups to foster open dialogue and strengthen community ties.
- Guided clients in crafting tailored wellness strategies aimed at enhancing personal growth and achieving recovery goals.
- Delivered prompt crisis intervention services to protect and assist individuals facing emotional turmoil.
- Coordinated care and resource management for clients by engaging with diverse teams to enhance service delivery.
- Delivered comprehensive training on coping strategies and life skills aimed at fostering resilience and promoting independence.
- Provided inspiration and guidance to clients by sharing personal recovery stories to foster resilience.
- Monitored client development regularly, adapting support strategies to foster ongoing improvement and achievement.
- Promoted client advocacy within the organization to facilitate policy changes enhancing service accessibility.
- Fostered strong interpersonal connections by employing dynamic communication and attentive listening techniques.
- Facilitated client goal-setting processes and provided continuous assistance to enhance their progress.
- Supported client recovery efforts by delivering emotional support and actionable guidance.
- Fostered client trust by upholding confidentiality and demonstrating respect and non-judgmental attitudes.
- Ensured precise recording of client interactions to support effective case management processes.
- Advocated for clients to facilitate access to necessary community resources and services, ensuring their needs were met.
Behavior Technician
Amatus Health
Toledo, OH
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Initiate and maintain relationships with clients entering services for substance abuse
- Teaching coping skills, supports and encourages clients to take a proactive role in their recovery process
- Worked with adults conducting urine tests
- Started intakes coming into residential housing
- Implemented behavior intervention plans to support client progress and development.
- Developed personalized activities to enhance social skills and promote engagement in therapeutic settings.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
Security Guard
Genric Security Services
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Patrolling the facility and served as a general security presence and visible deterrent to crime.
- Reporting all incidents, accidents and medical emergencies.
- Coordinated and communicated via walkie talkies with other security guards.
- Verifying personal credentials.
- Responsible for reporting all activities to supervisors.
- Prepared logs and reports as required
- Monitored video surveillance equipment
Direct Care Provider
Epilepsy Center of Northwest-Ohio
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Help in providing complete Activity of Daily living for adult residents.
- Responsible for keeping tasks and cooking meals.
- Make sure that all residents are receiving proper medication, meals, hygiene and basic care.
- Responsible for other duties as assigned.
- Responsible for reporting all activities to supervisors.
- Supervise behavior of residents.
- Documented and charted activities.
Legal Assistant
Attorney at Law
Toledo, OH
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Skilled in managing important documents.
- Organize calls, meetings, appointments and other calendar items.
- Managed daily office functions. Coordinated schedules, ordered office supplies.
- Carried out special projects.
- Assisted with preparation of legal/court documents. Prepared exhibits.
- Maintain and update files as necessary.
Direct Care Provider
N.e.c.o Homes
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Help in providing complete Activity of Daily living for adult residents.
- Responsible for keeping tasks and cooking meals.
- Make sure that all residents are receiving proper medication, meals, hygiene and basic care.
- Responsible for other duties as assigned.
- Responsible for reporting all activities to supervisors.
- Supervise behavior of residents.
- Documented and charted activities.
Direct Care Provider
Wiley Homes
Toledo, OH
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Supervised behavior of residents.
- Keep files up-to-date (progress report, house notes, and individual’s behavior for the day).
- Provided transportation to doctor appointments, home visits, and recreational activities.
- Performed housekeeping tasks and cook meals.
Cashier
Dollar Tree
Toledo, OH
01.1992 - 12.1996
- Perform scanning and entering prices of all items in the register.
- Keep bank money in the register drawer and confirm it at the beginning and the end of each shift.
- Kept friendly environment and provided good customer services.
- Determined accurate amount of money the customer owes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stautzenberger College
01.2015
Diploma - undefined
Parker High School
Janesville, WI01.1990
Skills
- Applied behavior analysis
- CPR
- Microsoft Word
- Able to educate patients for home care and discharge planning
- Excellent medical administration and medical terminology skills
- Responsible for other duties as assigned
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Experience of acute and chronic care
- Ability to perform record keeping
- Notary
- Administrative experience
- Working with people with autism
- Microsoft Excel
- Active listening
- Documentation skills
- Prompting and fading strategies
- Social skills development
- Behavior treatment plans
- Client relationship development
- Case management
- Social skill development
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Certification
- Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (APS.005121) 5/20/26
- CDCA (192349) 4/30/27
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Certified Notary Public
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Zepf Center
05.2024 - Current
Behavior Technician
Amatus Health
11.2023 - 01.2024
Security Guard
Genric Security Services
01.2021 - 12.2022
Direct Care Provider
Epilepsy Center of Northwest-Ohio
01.2017 - 12.2021
Legal Assistant
Attorney at Law
01.2011 - 12.2013
Direct Care Provider
N.e.c.o Homes
01.2006 - 12.2009
Direct Care Provider
Wiley Homes
01.2004 - 12.2006
Cashier
Dollar Tree
01.1992 - 12.1996
Diploma - undefined
Parker High School
High School Diploma -
Stautzenberger College