Hi, I’m
Michelle VanEyck
Lynnwood,WA
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Fairfax Behavioral Health
Case Manager
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Assist with family meetings with patient and their families.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Improved client satisfaction by efficiently addressing concerns or grievances in timely manner.
- Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and self-sufficiency.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
Unity In Lynnwood
Volunteer (Service) Coordinator
02.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Developed calendar, tracking tasks to achieve event objectives
- Liaised between stakeholders for seamless event execution
- Managed event planning and execution using strong attention to detail and communication skills
- Utilized planning software to generate timeline and master task list documentation
- Oversaw event day tasks and responded to last-minute changes and challenges
- Monitored event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants and resolution of any problems that arise.
Wee Care Academy
Lead Toddler Teacher
09.2021 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Created nurturing classroom environment that supported social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Promoted early literacy skills through engaging Storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children's education.
- Increased child engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
- Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers..
- Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the profession, providing guidance on curriculum planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Therapeutic Health Services
Childcare Supervisor
02.2010 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Maintained clean and organized facility with attention to sanitation standards and child-safe environments.
- Enhanced child safety by implementing and enforcing strict guidelines for staff supervision and playground activities.
- Streamlined daily operations by creating efficient scheduling practices for staff responsibilities and child-to-caregiver ratios.
- Improved staff performance through regular evaluations, feedback sessions, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Collaborated with parents to develop individualized care plans for children with special needs or behavioral concerns.
- Assessed effectiveness of programs and services by gathering feedback from staff, parents, and children to inform continuous improvement efforts.
- Fostered positive relationships with families through open communication channels, parent-teacher conferences, and community events.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing parental inquiries or concerns regarding their child's experience at the center.
- Reduced employee turnover rates by cultivating a supportive work environment that encouraged professional growth and team collaboration.
Fair Fax Hospital
Program Specialist/HUC
09.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Worked as program specialist, to help run Milieu or floor.
- Ran personal skills groups, help keep patients calm and cooperative.
- Helped keep patients feeling safe and protected on unit.
- As hospital unit coordinator, I admit and discharge patients out of MS4
- Helped patients fill out paperwork.
- Help patients find resources online.
- Accomplishments: Used communication and de-escalation skills compassion and understanding along with patience
- Maintained effective safe place for patients to heal and get better.
- By being positive role model and guiding them towards healthier choices and self-help skills
- Scheduled and organized program-related meetings and events
- Kept team members up-to-date with relevant project information
- Reviewed applications or other program documents in conjunction with supervisor to determine acceptance or make decisions pertaining to program.
NorthWest Soil school
Program Specialist/Hospital Unit Coordinator, Certified
04.2013 - 04.2014
Job overview
- Ran Milieu, with groups and activities for patients.
- Created safe and supportive environment for patients.
- Performed intakes, discharges, medical records.
- Monitored and recorded activities for 30 adults
- EKG ran programs with autistic young adult's behaviorist specialist set up.
- Received 60-hour training in ABA work with autistic individuals.
- Accomplishments: I productively worked on individualized ABA programs set up with behavior specialist which included behavior out community, self-help skills, and communication skills.
NorthWest Soil school
Educational Assistant
01.2010 - 05.2012
Job overview
- Fostered student creativity by facilitating large and small group discussions on topics covered
- Used computers and audio-visual aids to create strong presentations and lecture materials
- Devised special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based upon understanding of individual students and needs
- Attended meetings and in-service presentations to acquire information relative to job functions
- Supervised students on school grounds and on field trips
- Implemented behavioral plans designed by IEP team
- Demonstrated patience, compassion and empathy in various situations.
Education
Unity World Wide InstituteKansas City, MO
Cetification in Spiritual Direction
06.2023
Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI
BS in Psychology from Psychology And Special Education (Minor)
12.2001
Skills
- Carried out individualized Education Plans for student
- ABA training to scientifically prove or disprove methods of training with autistic individuals
- Working or needed to be changed to benefit client
- Child Counselor
- Ruth Dykeman Child Center
- August 2009 to February 2010
- Child counselor for behaviorally challenged children
- Supervised children on public outings to build social skills
- Taught Dialectical Behavior Therapy life skills
Websites
Certification
Spiritual Direction
Timeline
Case Manager
Fairfax Behavioral Health
09.2023 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
Wee Care Academy
09.2021 - 08.2023
Volunteer (Service) Coordinator
Unity In Lynnwood
02.2018 - Current
Program Specialist/HUC
Fair Fax Hospital
09.2016 - 01.2017
Program Specialist/Hospital Unit Coordinator, Certified
NorthWest Soil school
04.2013 - 04.2014
Childcare Supervisor
Therapeutic Health Services
02.2010 - 11.2022
Educational Assistant
NorthWest Soil school
01.2010 - 05.2012
Unity World Wide Institute
Cetification in Spiritual Direction
Grand Valley State University
BS in Psychology from Psychology And Special Education (Minor)
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