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Nathaniel Camper, Jr

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Dedicated and multi-talented professional providing quality, learner-centered instruction to optimize student success. Experienced in meeting student’s needs through Individual Education Plans (IEP), ensuring all educational goals are met in the classroom. Adept at designing positive approaches and proactive interventions, advancing academic achievement, cognitive development, and mental/behavioral health issues in both children and adults. Seeking a position to build a long-term career where I can fully utilize my experience to provide quality service and support to
others.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Technician

Temple Episcopal Hospital
06.2024 - Current

● Maintain a clean and safe environment for hospital personal, patients and families

● Provide Registered Nurse with patient information to assist him/her in daily evaluation and planning of patient care.

● Under the direction of the licensed professional, assist in provision of care as indicated in the interdisciplinary treatment/recovery plan.

● Closely monitor patients on special observation status; report and record behavioral changes

● Assist patients with ADL's as needed

● Knowledge of principles and practices relevant to patient care activities with ability to plan, direct, and monitor others activities.

● Demonstrate leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment.

● Highly Developed written and verbal communication skills

● Proficiency with common computer based applications such as electronic mail, word processing and various databases

● Utilize effective communication skills in interacting with all consumers, including patients, their families, and members of the multidisciplinary team.

● Assist in Orientation of new personnel.

● Develop a rapport with coworkers hat is conductive to effective teamwork and patient care.

● Take responsibility for personal education, growth and development;ensure compliance with all training and education requirements to this position

● Know and comply with all confidentiality laws and regulation, e.g., HIPPA


Juvenile Probation Officer

First Judicial District Of Pennsylvania
08.2023 - Current
  • Confers with probationer, legal representatives, family, and other concerned persons and reviews documents regarding probationer's legal and social history as a means of conducting prehearing or presentencing investigations and to formulate rehabilitation plan
  • Compiles reports, testifies in court, and makes recommendations concerning conditional release or institutionalization of probationer.
  • Informs probationer or guardian of legal requirements of conditional release such as visits to office, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations.
  • Reviews documents relevant to the probationer's legal and social history as a means of conducting pre-hearing and/or presentence investigations.
  • Formulates rehabilitation plans for the approval of superiors.
  • Gradually acquires and manages a caseload of clients under the guidance of a supervising probation officer.
  • Counsels’ probationer and family or guardian. Encourages probationer to complete education, secure employment.
  • Arranges custodial care and refers probationer to social resources in community to aid in rehabilitation.
  • Evaluates probationer's progress on follow-up basis including visits to home, school, and place of employment.
  • Meets with probationers on a periodic basis to assess progress; prepares progress reports.

Clinical System Analyst/ Cerner Certified Trainer

Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Ability to work with end users to determine software specifications, hardware requirements and process improvement workflows.
  • Comfortable and confident interacting with physicians and clinicians at all levels.
  • Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications required.
  • Assumes responsibility and accountability for participating as part of the clinical information system team, performing liaison duties associated with the implementation, support, and maintenance for all aspects of the clinical information system.
  • This position provides continual education to facility employees and physicians, problem tracking, resolution, on-going enhancement requests; active participation in system testing, workflow redesign, change management.

IBA

Fairwold Academy
02.2021 - 12.2022
  • Effectively manage the operation of a safe and orderly environment and assist in the on-going implementation of the behavior management program in the classroom and in non-instructional areas, holding students accountable for their actions by establishing and enforcing PBIS.
  • Provides support to the school community at all times to maintain a safe school environment; provides support to students in crisis or those students demonstrating non-compliant behavior.
  • Assist the teacher in observing, recording and charting behavior; input all required behavioral reports, incident reports, and other documentation in the maintenance of a safe school environment.
  • Provide direct supervision and effectively manage instructional and non-instructional environments, including transitions, lunchroom, afternoon activities, and during approved instructional times that students utilize for breaks.
  • Assist with planning and preparation, delivery, and assessment of academic and behavioral instruction.
  • Actively engages students in learning activities.
  • Effectively uses PBIS, Mandt, and trauma-informed practices.
  • Implements accommodations and adaptations as designated on a student’s IEP.
  • Regularly attends professional development and transfers theory into practice.Maintain a classroom that fosters structure and support conducive to learning.
  • Assist the teacher with regular communication with parents, guardians, and other team members.
  • Adheres to all PHMC and Fairwold policies and procedures.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Teaching Assistant

Silver Springs Martin Luther School
02.2020 - 06.2022
  • Provide comprehensive program support to severely emotionally disturbed children, using behavior management and crisis intervention techniques within the policies of Gemma Services Martin Luther School.
  • Work closely with school leaders, divisions/departments and literacy coaches to analyze student assessment files to measure progress and utilize the data to adjust lesson plans, increasing reading levels by 15% in the first quarter.
  • Maintain timely communication with all parents/guardians and child development specialists through weekly updates including newsletters, phone calls, in-person meetings and conferences concerning student progress.
  • Develop and monitor student progress reports to maximize learning potential in inclusive learning environments to support interactive lesson plans including behavioral observations.
  • Collaborate with colleagues during monthly and quarterly school meetings, professional development days and educational trainings to continuously improve academic, behavioral and social goals.

Counselor of PHP Program

The Horsham Clinic
08.2018 - 01.2020
  • Developed and implemented programs for individuals with dual diagnosis, also known as Co-occurring Disorders suffering from substance abuse, trauma, grief, depression and mental/behavioral health issues.
  • Reduced the number of violent occurrences by nearly 80% each year, using specialized de-escalation techniques to calm individuals from a heightened state of emotion.
  • Documented and submitted daily report logs, casework notes and administrative paperwork regarding mood changes, behavior, mobility activities and eating percentages.
  • Collaborated with licensed professionals including clinical social workers, family therapists and nursing staff when needed to provide an integrated plan for treatment needs.

Mental Health Technician

The Horsham Clinic
08.2018 - 11.2019
  • Perform search for contraband items
  • Ensure patients and environmental safety per monitoring processes, e.g., Unit Safety and Patient Rounds.
  • Provide Registered Nurse with patient information to assist him/her in daily evaluation and planning of patient care.
  • Under the direction of the licensed professional, assist in provision of care as indicated in the interdisciplinary treatment/recovery plan.
  • Closely monitor patients on special observation status; report and record behavioral changes
  • Knowledge of principles and practices relevant to patient care activities with ability to plan, direct, and monitor others activities.
  • Demonstrate leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment.
  • Highly Developed written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with common computer based applications such as electronic mail, word processing and various databases
  • Utilize effective communication skills in interacting with all consumers, including patients, their families, and members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Know and comply with all confidentiality laws and regulation, e.g., HIPPA
  • Performs triage, crisis counseling, patient and family education, referral and linkage to community resources, institutions and programs..
  • Participates in registration of patients, validation of insurance coverage and in the collection and documentation of assessment information.
  • Assists in monitoring patients to assure a safe and therapeutic environment and assists petitioners in completing an involuntary commitment (302).

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
12.2017

Skills

❖ Written Communication Skills
❖ Web-Based Reporting Tools
❖ Excellent Interpersonal Skills
❖ HIPAA Regulations
❖ Strong Knowledge of IEPs
❖ Data Analysis & Reporting
❖ Time Management Skills
❖ Administrative Support
❖ Student & Program Assessment
❖ Conflict Resolution/Social Skills
❖ Microsoft Office Proficient
❖ First Aid & CPR Certified

  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Behavior Management
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Autism spectrum understanding
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Bipolar Disorder Knowledge

Timeline

Mental Health Technician

Temple Episcopal Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Juvenile Probation Officer

First Judicial District Of Pennsylvania
08.2023 - Current

Clinical System Analyst/ Cerner Certified Trainer

Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2023

IBA

Fairwold Academy
02.2021 - 12.2022

Teaching Assistant

Silver Springs Martin Luther School
02.2020 - 06.2022

Counselor of PHP Program

The Horsham Clinic
08.2018 - 01.2020

Mental Health Technician

The Horsham Clinic
08.2018 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Nathaniel Camper, Jr