Marion Dixon
New York,NY
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Direct Service Professional with 19 years of experience providing support to individuals and families in need. Skilled in crisis intervention, case management, and community outreach, with a proven track record of improving clients' mental health and well-being.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Assistant Supervisor
YAI Seeing Beyond Disabilities
New York, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Nurture staff development development supervise/manage teams.
- Foster communication between relevant supports including those within the program, within the agency, and supports outside the agency.
- Foster professional development through regular supervision, training and evaluations.
- Ensure the appropriate, therapeutically documented level of supervision in the residence, day program or
community to ensure and protect the health and/or safety of clients
Direct Support Professional 3
YAI - Seeing Beyond Disability
New York, NY
09.2022 - Current
- Demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of administrative and medical systems
- Understanding team dynamics and supporting team growth
- Taking responsibility for and managing multiple systems/assignments within a program
- Managing complex family dynamics effectively
- Assisting the supervisor with problem identification and applying solutions
- Building valued social roles and social capitol.
ACS essential parenting skills coach
YAI - Seeing Beyond Disability
New York, NY
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted parents with presenting or diagnosed intellectual/developmental disabilities develop and maintain strategies geared towards strengthening the parent-child bond
- Supported parents with identifying and understanding child development
- Improve parent-child relations
- Facilitate meetings between case managers, parents and advocates.
Direct Service Professional 2
YAI - Seeing Beyond Disability
New York, NY
07.2005 - 08.2021
- Utilized support skills for people with moderate to complex levels of need
- Demonstrated effective clinical skills/ Understanding specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting older adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs)
- Developed treatment plans geared towards people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Ensured implementation of plans of protective oversight, as well as care plans for all people.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work -
CUNY Lehman College
06.2023
Skills
- Case Management
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Autism Experience
- Social Work
- Meeting Facilitation
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Conflict Management
- Employee Relations
- Employee Performance Management
Certification
CASAC-T
Affiliations
- Diversity and Inclusion Coalition for Equity Committee
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Regional Assistant Supervisor
YAI Seeing Beyond Disabilities
07.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional 3
YAI - Seeing Beyond Disability
09.2022 - Current
ACS essential parenting skills coach
YAI - Seeing Beyond Disability
09.2022 - 05.2023
Direct Service Professional 2
YAI - Seeing Beyond Disability
07.2005 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work -
CUNY Lehman College
CASAC-T
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