Maurice Goodwine
Erie,PA
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Behavioral Intervention Specialist with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Erie School District/Family Services Of NWPA
Erie, PA
09.2017 - Current
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Offered crisis counseling and intervention at school, home and in community to support student needs.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Behavioral Health Technician
Achievement Center
Erie, PA
10.2016 - Current
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Attended continued education sessions to maintain professional standards and stay up-to-date with new developments.
- Helped clients work through emotional and psychological issues in both individual and group therapy sessions.
Behavioral Health Technician
Bayada Home Health
Erie, PA
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Child Care Counselor
Harborcreek Youth Services
Erie, PA
09.2001 - 09.2017
- Kept constant child headcount and oversaw sign-in and sign-out process for parents to maintain child care and safety.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA05.2001
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Team Meetings
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Positive Learning Environment
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- School Programs
- Group Activities
- Client Needs Assessment
- Emotional Support
- Document Coordination
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
Accomplishments
- Facilitated group therapy counseling for identified Student Assist Program.
- Authored a highly successful peer-mentorship program to partner international and American students which fostered cultural awareness, competency and greater appreciation of diversity.
- 2023 Family Services Employee of the Year.
Certification
- BCAP - Board Certified Autism Professional
- Trauma informed Trained
- Student Assist Program Trained
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Bayada Home Health
05.2020 - 01.2022
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Erie School District/Family Services Of NWPA
09.2017 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Achievement Center
10.2016 - Current
Child Care Counselor
Harborcreek Youth Services
09.2001 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
Clarion University of Pennsylvania