Margaret Dunphy
East Providence,RI
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with community outreach, promoting engaged and empowering work culture for staff and serviced individuals . Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of demographics and cultures in academic and clinical settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Therapeutic Day Services
Old Colony YMCA
07.2022 - Current
- Oversee the day to day operation of program, by ensuring all program policies and procedures are properly and consistently implemented
- Develops treatment tools necessary to assist youths aged 12-18 yrs with achieving goals of stabilization, life skills, and improved functioning within the home, school, and community
- Further develops the programmatic operations by working closely with community and clinical collaterals
- Trains and evaluates the performance of all program staff; facilitates monthly staff meetings
- Leads and delivers core training to internal and external agencies.
- Fiscally responsible for all program budgets
Speech and Language Therapy Provider
New Bedford Public Schools
11.2014 - 06.2022
- Successfully manages a caseload of 60+ students, providing direct speech therapy to individuals with intellectual/developmental delays, learning disabilities, medical diagnoses, behavioral disorders, and autism.
- Well versed in development and implementation of treatment plans and IEP goals and objectives
- Developed instructional material that incorporates language, vocational, and social skills
- Works in conjunction with community/educational based resources, caregivers, and human service professionals.
Speech and Language Therapy Provider
Southeastern Center for Swallowing and Communicative Disorders
09.2013 - 06.2014
Speech and Language Therapy Provider
May Institute Center for Child Development
09.2012 - 09.2013
Education
Master’s Degree of Science - Healthcare Administration
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI01.2018
Bachelor’s Degree of Arts and Sciences - Speech and Hearing Science
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI01.2011
Skills
- CPR/MAP certified
- Knowledge of ABA /physical restraint methods
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Certification
Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant, Massachusetts SP-923-SA, 09/01/11, Present
Job Description
Successfully manages a caseload of 60+, providing direct speech therapy to individuals with intellectual/developmental delays, learning disabilities, medical diagnoses, behavioral disorders, and autism.
Develops instructional materials/lessons; conducting speech therapy sessions in and outside of classroom setting.
Assist with screenings, assessments, and testing of students.
Creation and implementation of treatment plans and IEP goals, completes case notes/data, medical billing
Works in conjunction with other educational/medical professionals (OT, PT, ABA therapists, Psychologists, RNs etc.) to develop individual treatment plans based on the student’s needs.
Attend team meetings, and train staff and teachers on the proper implementation of IEP goals and programs.
Perform home visits (May Institute) to residential living facilities to ensure treatment and educational plans were being met in the home setting.
Timeline
Director of Therapeutic Day Services
Old Colony YMCA
07.2022 - Current
Speech and Language Therapy Provider
New Bedford Public Schools
11.2014 - 06.2022
Speech and Language Therapy Provider
Southeastern Center for Swallowing and Communicative Disorders
09.2013 - 06.2014
Speech and Language Therapy Provider
May Institute Center for Child Development
09.2012 - 09.2013
Master’s Degree of Science - Healthcare Administration
Salve Regina University
Bachelor’s Degree of Arts and Sciences - Speech and Hearing Science
Rhode Island College
Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant, Massachusetts SP-923-SA, 09/01/11, Present
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