Mary Tocknell
Xenia
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with experience in both early childhood education and social work with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, detail oriented, and passionate about making a difference within my community. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Anew Behavioral Health
Xenia
10.2024 - Current
- Provided individual therapy sessions for diverse client populations.
- Developed treatment plans based on comprehensive client assessments and therapeutic goals.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to address mental health issues effectively.
- Worked closely with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
Early Childhood Educator
Jewish Community Center of Dayton
Centerville
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
- Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
Early Childhood Educator
Jewish Community Center of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
02.2018 - 03.2024
Early Childhood Educator
Primrose School of Carmel
Carmel
04.2015 - 03.2018
Direct Support Professional
Bridges Of Indiana
Indianapolis
04.2014 - 04.2015
Life Skills Specialist
Lutheran Family services/ Community Hospital
Indianapolis
05.2011 - 02.2014
- Monitored progress of clients by conducting assessments and evaluating outcomes of interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed in emergency shelter for adolescents.
- Conducted supervised visitation per DCS recommendations.
- Attended court hearings with appropriate documentation in regards to client progress.
- Instructed proper hygiene practices including handwashing technique and dental care habits.
- Interviewed potential clients, collecting personal information to determine eligibility for social assistance.
- Provided assertive community-based rehabilitation and case management services to clients with open cases with Department of Child Services.
Director of Social Services
Beech Grove Meadows
Indianapolis
03.2007 - 03.2011
- Conducted assessments of clients' needs and developed individualized plans of care.
- Coordinated with community partners to ensure access to appropriate resources for clients.
- Facilitated regular meetings with staff members to discuss progress, challenges, successes and new initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to social services field.
- Managed resident admissions and discharge and referrals to other facilities, home health agencies and hospice based on resident and family needs, preferences and resources.
- Handled or delegated resident support concerns respectfully to preserve residents' dignity, health and safety.
- Supervised resident records according to federal and state requirements using specialized software program for maximum compliance and data accessibility.
- Educated residents and families regarding private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Administration and other possible sources of funding for required care.
- Implemented social services care plan for each resident and updated plan quarterly in consultation with resident and family.
- Directed social services department of 129 bed nursing facility.
Director of Social Services
Miller’s Merry Manor
Indianapolis
01.2006 - 05.2007
- Ensured compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to social services field.
- Managed resident admissions and discharge and referrals to other facilities, home health agencies and hospice based on resident and family needs, preferences.
- Educated residents and families regarding private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Administration and other possible sources of funding for required care.
- Implemented social services care plan for each resident and updated plan quarterly in consultation with resident and family.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Ball State University
Muncie, IN07-2005
Skills
- Experienced with working with dual diagnosis
- Time management abilities
- Case Management experience
- Staff Training
- Organizational Skills
- Professional Demeanor
- Attention to Detail
- Professional ethics
- Coordinating care
- Trauma-informed care
Certification
- Ohio Licensed Social Worker
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Anew Behavioral Health
10.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Jewish Community Center of Dayton
04.2024 - 10.2024
Early Childhood Educator
Jewish Community Center of Indianapolis
02.2018 - 03.2024
Early Childhood Educator
Primrose School of Carmel
04.2015 - 03.2018
Direct Support Professional
Bridges Of Indiana
04.2014 - 04.2015
Life Skills Specialist
Lutheran Family services/ Community Hospital
05.2011 - 02.2014
Director of Social Services
Beech Grove Meadows
03.2007 - 03.2011
Director of Social Services
Miller’s Merry Manor
01.2006 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Social Work -
Ball State University