Monique Smith
Redford,MI
Summary
Focus skills in delivering caring and compassionate support to address mental and behavioral issues. Well-versed in leading both one-on-one and group counseling sessions to improve client well-being and coping skills development. 6 year history of advocating for clients to obtain resources and enhance support networks. Adept at optimizing program operations to maximize support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care PMHT
Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Responsible for providing direct care service to children and adolescents under the supervision of a registered nurse
- Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient/patient group
- Provides physical care, support, guidance and supervision in daily activities consistent with the treatment plan
- Implements aspects of the treatment plan through patient interactions, teaching and developing self-care and social skills and organizing and participating in patient activities.
Correctional Officer
Special Alternative Incarceration
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Enforced rules in order to maintain compliance in the prison
- Supervise activities of inmates
- Inspected the facility to ensure that they meet security and safety standards
- Search inmates for contraband
- Engaged in physical activities with inmates such as exercise drills and running
- Maintained compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies
- Managed job task through policies and procedures set forth by Michigan Department of Corrections and that workplace behavior in the organization meets the MDOC Standards of Conduct
- Assisted trainees cope with a variety of problems they may face, from financial trouble to social change after completing the program
- Aided at-risk population, such as parolees, probationers and prisoners
- Strengthened ability to make decisions under adverse conditions in accordance with all established policies and procedures in a better effort to service trainees with the program.
Correctional Officer
Davidson County Sheriff Office
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Maintained security within the institution and oversee the health and safety of staff and prisoners
- Physically patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings, prisoners, prisoner property and clothing, etc., to ensure the welfare, safety and security of the facility, staff and other inmates
- Received and released prisoners; securing prisoner property; prepared and maintained reports; and performed other duties as assigned
- Implemented discipline to inmates as needed if in violation of the Davidson County Sheriff's Office.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12.2012
Skills
- Service Coordination
- Residential Support
- Suicide Prevention
- De-Escalation Techniques
Timeline
Child Care PMHT
Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Correctional Officer
Special Alternative Incarceration
10.2016 - 08.2019
Correctional Officer
Davidson County Sheriff Office
10.2015 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Arts -
Western Michigan University
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