Marie Daniels
Canton
Summary
Energetic Community Support Specialist committed to applying client-centered approaches to support individual needs. Established relationships with community and business resources for outreach and direct support purposes. Dependable professional with superior work ethic and dedication to organizational goals. Compassionate Community Support Specialist with significant experience in providing assistance to individuals and families. Strong skills in communicating effectively, managing crisis situations, and advocating for client needs. Noteworthy impact made by developing personalized support plans and implementing successful interventions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Support Specialist
Stark Community Support
Canton
03.2024 - Current
- Guided family members in understanding community resources beneficial for individuals with disabilities
- Facilitated communication between families and providers to ensure best possible outcome for each client.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyle habits among individuals with disabilities such as exercising regularly or eating nutritious foods.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided and submitted required reports on a timely basis.
- Coordinated and facilitated group activities for clients in the community.
- Engaged in crisis intervention when needed by providing emotional support and calming techniques while ensuring safety of all involved parties.
- Collaborated with other professionals including physicians, therapists, teachers, case managers. to ensure quality care for clients.
- Attended workshops and trainings related to community supports services or topics relevant to clients' needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
St Thomas Aquinas High
Louisville, OH05-1979
Associate of Arts - Human Development
SNHU
Hampshire, TNSkills
- Community resource navigation
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Group activity coordination
- Documentation management
- Collaboration with professionals
- Client advocacy
Accomplishments
Received Professional of the year award 2024-2025
Certification
- QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper program
- Pathways for becoming Trauma Informed Organizations
- Realities of Peer Recovery Support for Certified Peer Recovery Supporters
- Equity & Inclusion: Cultural Competence& Humility in Health& Human Services
- Documentation for Support Staff
- Mental Health First Aid USA
- National Community Crisis Response Team Training
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Community Support Specialist
Stark Community Support
03.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
St Thomas Aquinas High
Associate of Arts - Human Development
SNHU