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Melissa Ferry
Indian Trail,NC
Summary
Hardworking and detail oriented individual with experience in the fields of mental health, behavioral health, and IDD. Proven leadership skills with the ability to work quickly, multitask, and learn new information while completing tasks in a timely manner to achieve deadlines. Willingness to obtain necessary credentialing, or licensure's needed for position.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
McCabe Family
Nanny
11.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Engaged with child on age-appropriate level.
- Provided support to child and family in regards to therapy exercises and developmental activities.
- Organized and cleaned play areas.
- Kept consistent schedule to maintain sleeping, and feeding routines.
- Promoted language development through singing, storytelling, and reading.
Davis School District
Early Intervention Specialist
01.2021 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Provided case management for a caseload of 15-20 children and families.
- Provided behavioral health support to families of children with diagnosed IDD's, or medically eligible conditions.
- Conducted Evaluations to determine intake for early intervention services.
- Administered and interpreted routine developmental assessments to determine therapy services and plans of care.
- Communicated with therapy providers to develop IFSP's.
- Fostered relationships with children and their families to develop strategic approaches and activities to encourage appropriate child development.
- Counseled and mentored families in behavioral health on IDD diagnosis, services, and therapy options.
Davis School District
Prek Instructor
01.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Developed lesson plans and activities based on individual and group needs of children.
- Assessed skills and development of each child while working in conjunction with parents, and Family Service Workers to ensure education goals are met.
- Performed as primary advisor for Education Manager, Family Service Workers, and families.
- Provided families with information on education programs, activities, and behavioral health services.
- Continued professional development by observing other instructors, attending conferences and trainings, and obtaining valuable techniques and skills to implement in classroom.
The Pascoe Family
Respite Caregiver
03.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Provided individualized care management for a IDD patient with varying medical conditions.
- Reported changes in patient condition and health to family.
- Cooked meals and assisted patient with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patient by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patient with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored patients mental health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted in therapy visits from providers.
About Play LLC
Early Interventionist
01.2017 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Provided family training, and service coordination services for a caseload of 20-25 children with varying IDD's or medical conditions, and their families.
- Provided case management, and performed administrative duties associated with caseload to include; entering service notes, evaluations, and developmental plans to ensure proper payment for services rendered.
- Served as clients service coordinator
- Administered and interpreted evaluations in social, emotional, physical and educational domains in children ages 0-5
- Served as clients service coordinator between supervisors, education and medical professionals, therapy providers, and families. Collaborating on clients assessments, behavioral health, and goals develop IFSP's, IEP's, and therapy plans.
- Acted as a primary point of contact between families and schools as children transitioned between programs.
- Observed guidelines and policies in accordance with HIPPA.
United States Marine Corps Reserve
Construction Wireman
07.2010 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Managed a team of 15-25 individuals to ensure tasks were completed in timely manner.
- Commercial instillation, troubleshooting and maintenance of cable, fiber optic, and telephone systems.
- Integration of tactical and host nation telephone systems.
- Telephone pole line installation and maintenance.
- Communicate and coordinate training exercises with supervisors and teams.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Education
CUNY Queens College, Queens, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
08.2016
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York, NY
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts
05.2012
Skills
- Case management and planning
- Records Management
- Service Coordination
- Child Psychology Knowledge
- Early Childhood Development Expertise
- Developmental Disabilities
- Nurturing, and emotionally supportive environment
- Excellent time and project management
Timeline
Nanny
McCabe Family
11.2022 - Current
Early Intervention Specialist
Davis School District
01.2021 - 09.2021
Prek Instructor
Davis School District
01.2020 - 01.2021
Respite Caregiver
The Pascoe Family
03.2019 - 12.2019
Early Interventionist
About Play LLC
01.2017 - 01.2019
Construction Wireman
United States Marine Corps Reserve
07.2010 - 08.2016
CUNY Queens College
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts
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