MELISSA HUNT
Culpeper,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Visitation Supervisor
Bridging Gaps Visitation, LLC
Madison, VA
01.2019 - Current
- Enhanced family bonding by supervising and facilitating positive parent-child interactions during visitations.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing a safe and comfortable environment for supervised visits.
- Ensured child safety by closely monitoring all visitation activities and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Managed challenging situations during visitations effectively, utilizing conflict resolution skills and sound judgement to maintain a safe environment for all participants.
- Facilitated smooth transitions before and after visits, reducing stress for both children and parents during the process.
- Collaborated with social workers to develop individualized visitation plans tailored to each family''s unique needs.
- Coordinated scheduling of visitations with multiple parties, ensuring consistent adherence to established guidelines and timeliness.
- Maintained detailed records of visitation observations, ensuring accurate documentation for court proceedings and case reviews.
- Provided timely reports to caseworkers on the progress of families during supervised visits, aiding in evaluation of reunification goals.
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information about clients to protect their privacy and security.
Stay at Home Mother
Self
01.2009 - 12.2018
- Designed and implemented an educational curriculum tailored to the developmental need of six children.
- Developed activities to foster empathy
- Balanced daily routines; including school activities, sports, and personal care.
- Managed household tasks such as budgeting, meal planning, and scheduling.
- Coordinating medical appointments for all family members and follow up with health care providers.
Residential Counselor
Health And Education Services
Haverhill, MA
02.2004 - 12.2008
- Enhanced residents quality of life by implementing individualized care plans and providing emotional support.
- Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment.
- Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
- Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.
- Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
- Provided guidance to new Residential Counselors during their onboarding process, supporting successful integration into the team environment.
- Created and implemented comprehensive individualized treatment plans for high-risk clients in residential setting.
- Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health And Human Services
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OHSkills
- Boundary Setting
- Flexibility
- Self-Motivation
- Resourcefulness
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability
Community Volunteering
Treasurer, Culpeper Robotics Club
Saint Joseph's Table, food pantry
Timeline
Lead Visitation Supervisor
Bridging Gaps Visitation, LLC
01.2019 - Current
Stay at Home Mother
Self
01.2009 - 12.2018
Residential Counselor
Health And Education Services
02.2004 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health And Human Services
Franciscan University of Steubenville