Mackenzie D. Swink

• Working with child with ASD on behavioral techniques and assisting with calming down when SIB becomes apparent by using ABA therapy.
• During this therapy they are three hours long. Each kid is completely different meaning each day looks completely different.
• We have to always be on our toes and ready to step up as a team when maladaptive behaviors become too much for one person.

• Responsibilities include daily operational tasks, assists clients with community resources and communicate with local mental health centers’ case manager to ensure that clients meet the criteria for the Client Assistance Program
• I took on average 20 phone calls a day.
• Even assisting in one call that would now be an 988 call.

• Assisted patients with social work needs by contacting family members for support. Provided updates on post-discharge care placements. Coordinated equipment orders for newborn care, ensuring safe sleeping arrangements and transportation home.
• I saw on average 10 patients every day.
• Attended at least one meeting everyday.

• A normal day the clinic had about 25 clients come in.
• In the clinic assisting with assessments for the clients.

• Assisting as a house parent and heading up the advisory board.
• The house slept 24 kids. It always had a house parent around the clock.
• I drove some of the clients around as well as helped with the daily chores when I was not needed in a meeting.
• I also assisted with school work and helping the young adults get jobs.

Facilitated mentorship program enabling high school seniors from Newberry area to experience college environment through simulated classes.

• Assisting Case Management with assessments, wellness, psychiatric evaluations and various office duties.