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MeKota Fogg

Lincoln

Summary

Energetic and creative individual with knack for engaging and inspiring participants. Well-versed in planning and organizing activities, bringing solid foundation in communication and teamwork skills. Dedicated to creating memorable experiences and fostering positive, and inclusive environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Activity Specialist

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
03.2024 - Current

Plan and lead activities: Design and conduct various therapeutic services, such as recreation, music, and vocational activities, based on individual patient treatment plans.
Support patient well-being: Provide programming that supports the emotional, cognitive, and physical health of individuals with mental health challenges.
Document progress: Observe, analyze, and document patients' participation, behaviors, and reactions during activities. Record patient progress toward treatment goals for review by the treatment team.
Graduate Program: Offer opportunities and experiences, including off-campus activities, that help prepare patients for a safe return to the community.
Maintain equipment and supplies: Oversee equipment and supplies used for activities, ensuring they are functional and properly maintained.
Collaborate with staff: Work with other therapists and professionals to coordinate therapy services and integrate them into the patient's overall treatment plan.

Youth Security Specialist II

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
08.2023 - 03.2024

Provide direct supervision of adolescents by maintaining a secure, safe and therapeutic environment.
Implement individual treatment plans.
Observe and document daily behaviors.
Be able to be Medication Aide trained in order to pass medications to the youth.
Occasionally be responsible for transporting youth to appointments or off grounds activities.

Sjogren Site Coordinator

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • At Sjogren, I worked with intergenerational ministry of all ages in the following programs: Taste of Camp, KINnect Camp, and J1:9 camp.
  • Taste of Camp is a 24-hour program for campers who are age 5 through 2nd grade AND a guardian.
  • KINnect Camp is a special three-day, two-night program is for a guardian and their campers who are age 5 through 6th grade.
  • J1:9 camp specifically works with adult's and youth's with disabilities.

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

UNMC MMI
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • I Worked in their severe behavior department as direct care staff. Specifically, worked in teams as a back-up and as a rotational staff. While working with teams I got to learn more about the cases and how case managers and supervisors handled situations and were able to implement their recommended ABA services.

Ropes Course Facilitator and Adventure Program Specialist

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Facilitator for the two high rope courses from different age groups of elementary and then middle school to adult age course. I also would lead different groups youth and adults through our low-ropes course that is centered on communication and team-building. These groups varied from 8 to 25 people. Large groups of more than 25, would be split into multiple groups to help facilitate a better form of team-building that everyone can be involved.

Education

M.A. - Theology, Interfaith Emphasis

Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing and History; Minors: Youth and Family Ministry and Political Science

Midland University
Fremont, NE
05.2017

Skills

  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Autism Experience
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Behavior Management
  • Tutoring
  • Experience Working With Students

  • Developmental Disabilities Experience
  • Data Collection
  • Research
  • Public Speaking
  • Teaching
  • Presentation Skills

Timeline

Activity Specialist

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
03.2024 - Current

Youth Security Specialist II

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
08.2023 - 03.2024

Sjogren Site Coordinator

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries
05.2023 - 08.2023

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

UNMC MMI
11.2022 - 05.2023

Ropes Course Facilitator and Adventure Program Specialist

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries
05.2022 - 11.2022

M.A. - Theology, Interfaith Emphasis

Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing and History; Minors: Youth and Family Ministry and Political Science

Midland University