Compassionate, observant, skilled in assessment writing, developing safety plans, crisis intervention and evaluation. Very high empathy and excellent active listening skills. Ready to start work and learn on the job.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Trainer
Family Training Program
Sheboygan, WI
07.2018 - Current
Work collaboratively with Sheboygan County Health and Human Services
Work Intensively with families in their homes on a weekly basis.
Documentation and report/assessments and contracts tailored to the family.
Assist families in educating the family on parenting, parent/child relationships, behavior management, structure, routine, etc.
At times, supervision of visitations and ‘pop-in’ services to address safety concerns.
Corrections Officer
Kettle Moraine Correctional Institute
Plymouth, WI
03.2018 - 07.2018
Maintain security throughout the facility and monitor inmates movement
Provide direct communication and counseling when needed.
Perform searches on inmates and their living spaces.
Resident Supervisor
Sheboygan County Shelter Care
Sheboygan, WI
07.2017 - 03.2018
Supervise juveniles ordered to serve time at Shelter Care
Admissions, discharges and apprehensions for juveniles entering, being discharged or who have run away from the facility.
Communicate with local law enforcement, social workers, mobile crisis, etc.
Do daily upkeep of facility to state standards/Facility searches.
Program Assistant
Sheboygan County Interfaith Organization/Bridgeway Transitional Living Program/Supervised Visitation Program
Sheboygan, WI
08.2016 - 01.2018
Responsible for keeping residents accountable of their goals set at Bridgeway through the Case Manager and Executive Director.
Conduct Parenting Sessions and House Meetings with Residents
Documenting residents activity on shift.
Checking of Daily Chores and observing daily routines with staff, children, social workers, counselors, members of the community as well as board members/volunteers.
Supervising Visitation for Non-Custodial Parents/Third Party Documenters
Education
Ashford University - Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice
Ashford University
11.2021
MSW - Advance Clinical Social Practice
Walden University
11.2021
Supplemental Training
Participated in the Poverty Simulation provided to Sheboygan Area School District Staff/Faculty
Four day seminar through Mental Health America on Mindfulness
Three day seminar through Mental Health America on ADHD
Trauma Informed Care seminar: A Shift in Perspective, Tim Grove, 2016
Secondary Traumatic Stress for Professional, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, 2017
Child Sex Trafficking and Trauma informed Care, Lisa Anderson, 2018
Trauma Informed Care Parenting Workshop, Katy Pruitt, Nancy Carey, 2017
SBIRT Training on Motivational Interviewing
Mentor for Horizons4Girls, 12/01/15
Internship/Practicum for Foundation Year: Safe Harbor, 02/01/20, 04/01/20
Internship/Practicum for Foundation Year: Family Training Program, 04/01/20, 08/01/20
Credits towards Master’s Degree in Psychology, Ashford University
Timeline
Family Trainer
Family Training Program
07.2018 - Current
Corrections Officer
Kettle Moraine Correctional Institute
03.2018 - 07.2018
Resident Supervisor
Sheboygan County Shelter Care
07.2017 - 03.2018
Program Assistant
Sheboygan County Interfaith Organization/Bridgeway Transitional Living Program/Supervised Visitation Program
08.2016 - 01.2018
Ashford University - Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice
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