Nalaya Lind
Akron
Summary
Compassionate Career Specialist offering 5 years of experience in trauma-informed care, crisis, and case management. Supervises and advocates for students' educational and employment needs and promotes safety and security by following established protocols. Proactive conflict and case management professional with passion for participant care and respect.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Workforce Development Specialist
Jobs For Ohio's Graduates
11.2023 - Current
- Develop a roster of young adults by screening and assessing program participants through motivational interviewing, orientation, and interpretation of assessment tools.
- Accomplish young adult-focused goals by assessing needs, developing youth's skill set, providing mentorship, instruction, monitoring, supporting, and tracking/documenting progress while promoting the goals of JOG and facilitating compliance with JOG's standards and objectives.
- Work collaboratively with all members of the JOG team to determine best practices for participants, collectively aiding in barrier removal and goal achievement.
Behavioral Health Technician
Akron Children's Hospital
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Documented accurate patient records in Epic
- Managed crisis situations effectively with effective use of therapeutic communication skills centered on calm approaches and avoidance of power struggles
- Collected data and contributes to the assessment, planning, intervening and evaluation of individualized care and plan of care for assigned patients
- Provided direct care to patients according to Hospital policy and procedure as delegated, and as a team, with licensed RNs
- Facilitated or co-facilitated psychoeducational and therapeutic activity groups effectively
Registered Behavior Technician
LLA Therapy
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Met clients' goals for acquiring new behavioral skills and reducing negative behaviors according to established protocols
- Achieved objectives with combination of trauma-informed care and appropriate interventions
- Provided therapy to patients according to treatment plan developed by the BCBA and/or BCaB
- Documented the progress and effects of prescribed treatment on patients
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Akron Area YMCA
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Impacted student behavior through positive reinforcement and effective modeling strategies
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others, and positive self-concepts
- Helped children explore new ideas and concepts through hands-on learning
- Communicating effectively with parents/guardians about the behavior and well-being of their child
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio12.2018
Skills
- Crisis Handling
- Conflict Resolution
- Records Management
- Case Management
- Medical Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Word
- Google Suites
Timeline
Workforce Development Specialist
Jobs For Ohio's Graduates
11.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Akron Children's Hospital
11.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
LLA Therapy
05.2020 - 05.2021
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Akron Area YMCA
06.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
The University of Akron
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