MAEVE KELLY
Boston,MA
Summary
Good-natured respite counselor possessing in-depth knowledge of social services system, client evaluations and available community services. Organized and efficient individual skillful in implementing behavior management techniques and coping skills and performing crisis intervention and mediation services. Has worked in the social services field for several years and has a passion for serving people in crisis.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Respite Milieu Counselor
Riverside Community Care
Norwood, MA
10.2023 - Current
- Participate in and implement daily operations that are supportive of a therapeutic environment
- Provides guidance, education, supervision and direct supports to allow consumers to maintain their physical and emotional health, live safely in the community and develop the skills necessary to return to independent living.
- Ensuring quality of care for clients
- Intake of new clients
- Implementation of treatment plans
- Facilitation of groups
- Works closely with the clinicians
- Assisted in crisis intervention when needed to provide immediate support for clients in distress.
- Monitored client safety by assessing risk factors associated with suicide or self-harm behaviors.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss client cases and review treatment plans.
Assistant Residential Program Director
Italian Home for Children
Boston, MA
08.2020 - 03.2024
- Worked directly with at risk youth and their families to help them navigate services available to them
- Assisted program manager with developing program needs and schedules.
- Working with clinicians to provide the best support possible for children
- Engaging children in fun activities
- Collaborated with residential team to maximize effective and efficient operations.
- Creating bonds with children
- Ensuring that residents abide by our rules and policies.
- Organizing and facilitating group activities.
- Supervising residents and ensuring their safety.
- 1:3 Ratio
- TCI Trained
- C
Private Nanny
Private
Boston, MA
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical,emotional and social well-being.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Out of School Time Leader
The Italian Home For Children
Boston, MA
06.2018 - 01.2020
- (OOSTL) is a member of the after school, vacation and summer programs.
- The (OOSTL) is responsible to provide a productive, interactive and safe environment for Out of School Time program participants.
- Leaders are expected to be engaged with children at all times.
- OOSTLs are not only responsible to plan activities but also to actively participate in all program activities.
- The OOSTL will work in collaboration with other Leaders regarding planning of program schedule, activities and all aspects of programming.
- OOSTL is responsible for providing the highest quality of care by implementing a nurturing, caring, safe and structured environment for children to thrive and succeed.
- Work remotely from home during pandemic. Help children and families via telephone email and zoom.
Head Counselor
Ohrenberger Community Center Summer Camp
Boston, MA
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Counselor at the Ohrenberger Community Center.
- Was promoted from junior to head counselor.
- In charge of 13 children along with junior counselors.
- Worked with children of all ages
- Communication with parents in person and via phone
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
One on One Aid
Ohrenberger Community Center
Boston, MA
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Was assigned to an autistic boy who attended the Ohrenberger Summer Camp.
- The boy was 7 years old.
- I was his one on one aid for the entire summer.
Junior Counselor
Ohrenberger Summer Camp
Boston, MA
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Worked as a junior counselor for ages 5-7 at the Ohrenberger Community Center summer camp.
- Carefully monitored children's play activities.
- Worked well with other staff
Junior Counselor
City Of Boston
Boston, MA
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Worked as a junior counselor at Boston dropoff camp located at Billings Field.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and arts and crafts.
- Worked with children from age 7-14.
Junior Counselor
West Roxbury Community Center
Boston, MA
06.2012 - 08.2012
- A summer camp for children ages 3-6.
- Upheld all CPR and Massachusetts regulated certifications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Politics
National University of Ireland
Galway Ireland 05-2020
High School Diploma -
Brookline High School
Brookline, MA2016
Skills
- Excellent communication skills via telephone
- Experience with communicating and working with at risk families
- Reacts well in emergency's
- Ability to advise
- TCI Trained Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- Great knowledge of computers
- Skilled in working collaboratively with others including respectful and professional interactions
- Active listener
- Positive and cheerful
- Excellent communication skills
- Approachable
- Trained in Emergency procedure
- Highly organized
- Emotional support
- Assertive
- Effective planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Care Planning
- Patient Intake
Timeline
Respite Milieu Counselor
Riverside Community Care
10.2023 - Current
Private Nanny
Private
04.2021 - 10.2023
Assistant Residential Program Director
Italian Home for Children
08.2020 - 03.2024
Out of School Time Leader
The Italian Home For Children
06.2018 - 01.2020
Head Counselor
Ohrenberger Community Center Summer Camp
06.2016 - 06.2019
One on One Aid
Ohrenberger Community Center
06.2015 - 08.2015
Junior Counselor
Ohrenberger Summer Camp
06.2015 - 08.2015
Junior Counselor
City Of Boston
06.2013 - 08.2013
Junior Counselor
West Roxbury Community Center
06.2012 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Politics
National University of Ireland
High School Diploma -
Brookline High School