Results-driven professional with expertise in social work and behavior management. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create and execute customized intervention strategies. Focused on achieving positive behavioral outcomes for clients through effective program implementation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
Liberty Public School
Liberty, MO
08.2019 - Current
Provide support, monitoring, and training in using behavior management techniques, intervention strategies, coping skills and problem solving for students with behavior challenges
Communicate with parents and instructional staff regarding behavior needs of students
Assist in completing Functional Behavioral Analysis (FBA's) and writing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP’s)
Perinatal Care Coordinator
Signature Medical Group, Maternity Care Management
Kansas City, MO
03.2018 - 09.2018
Company Overview: formerly known as Strong Start for Mothers and Babies
Promotion from Patient Navigator
Conduct biopsychosocial risk assessments during prenatal and postpartum periods of pregnancy to identify evolving risk factors and resource needs
Formulate, develop and implement a comprehensive psychosocial treatment plan utilizing appropriate clinical social work treatments and interventions
Provide brief interpersonal therapy and counseling as determined by assessment
Provide referrals and facilitate access to community-based support services, which may include WIC, substance abuse assessment and treatment, housing and other resources necessary to support a healthy perinatal outcome
Research and establish working relations with community organizations that also provide care to women and children
Collaborate with Nurse Navigator and OB/GYN practices to determine and establish participant risk status and individualized patient care plans
Communicate with patients and team members via in-person meetings, telephone calls and text messages to provide real time consultation and seamless transitions of care throughout the prenatal and postpartum period
Formerly known as Strong Start for Mothers and Babies
Patient Navigator
Signature Medical Group, Maternity Care Management
Kansas City, MO
12.2017 - 03.2018
Company Overview: formerly known as Strong Start for Mothers and Babies
Supported perinatal care coordinators with managing Medicaid referrals
Managed patient satisfaction interactions and reported back to the program director
Entered patient data in online system as needed to support perinatal care coordinators
Formerly known as Strong Start for Mothers and Babies
Substitute Teacher
YMCA Head Start
North Kansas City, MO
02.2014 - 02.2017
Assured the development of all HS/EHS lesson plans that reflected the High Scope Curriculum and Creative Curriculum
Assisted teacher in implementing daily curriculum including taking anecdotal notes for COR and Creative Curriculum as needed
Met the daily needs of all children
Assistant Program Manager/Client Advocate
Synergy Services
Parkville, MO
03.2011 - 04.2012
Worked with youth in traumatic/abusive/emergency situations
Completed and maintained client records according to agency standards
Supervised back-up workers
Made and maintained professional relationships with other companies
Worked out in the community to share the benefits and options associated with Synergy Services
Recruited, trained and supported volunteers in the community
Completed and followed daily scheduling
Completed and provided performance reviews for back-up staff and volunteer staff
Implemented daily activities
Provided a safe, structured and therapeutic environment
Served as an active member of the Accessibility Disability Committee
Education
Master of Educational Leadership - SEL, Character, Ethics specialization