Expert in crisis handling, alliance building and service screening. Good communication, conflict management and multitasking abilities. Highly motivated and enthusiastic about helping people in need.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Counselor
Sea Haven, Inc.
10.2022 - Current
Provided a safe and confidential space for runaway homeless youth ages 12-17 at a temporary placement and 24-hour youth crisis facility
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Love and Logic Techniques
Individual and family conferences with youth and their families
Behavioral health education, coping skills education, referral services to community, and outreach for homeless families in the state of SC
Communication with DSS, DJJ, law enforcement, case management teams and families.
Personal Care Assistant
All Ways Caring Home Care
05.2022 - 10.2022
Assisting clients with all activities of daily living: personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, eating, food preparation, bowel/bladder care, transferring and mobility
Housekeeping as needed.
Bachelor Level Internship
Southwest General Oakview Behavioral Health Center
08.2019 - 12.2019
Exposed to large-group therapy sessions focusing on check-in, lecture, and activities specific to clients with addictions
Developed and implemented activity to encourage reflection and creativity for morning and evening group therapy sessions for clients, ages 22-65
Trained to administer drug screens to determine levels of targeted chemicals and establish individual treatment program focused on results of tox screens
Successfully completed month-long online training for internship.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Community Health
Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH
05.2020
Skills
First Aid Care
Instrument-Assessed Modality Understanding
Joint Mobilizations Experience
Strength Training Supervision
Crisis Handling
Safety Planning
Case Management
Time Management
Crisis Intervention
Trauma-Informed Car
Youth Advocacy
Group and Individual Sessions
Life Skills Instruction
Shelter Arrangements
Documentation Skills
Non-Violent Resolutions
Professional Development
CPR (AHA/BLS) Certified, 03/2023 - present
OATA Symposium and Quiz Bowl, OSU, Spring 2017
Cultural Competency Certified, Spring 2020 - present
Member, NATA, Fall 2017 - Spring 2018
ServSafe Certified, Fall 2020 - present
References
Wendy Hyde, Assistant Professor, School of Health, Physical Education & Sport Sciences, Baldwin Wallace University, (440) 826-7473, whyde@bw.edu
Peggy Latina, Chemical Dependency Specialist, Oakview Behavioral Health Center, Southwest General Hospital, (440) 816-8200, platina@swgeneral.com
Erin Sweeney, Assistant Professor, School of Health, Physical Education & Sport Sciences, Baldwin Wallace University, (440) 826-3405, ehutzelm@bw.edu
Judy Mey, Career Advisor, Career Services, Baldwin Wallace University, (440) 826-2462, jmey@bw.edu
Timeline
Crisis Counselor
Sea Haven, Inc.
10.2022 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
All Ways Caring Home Care
05.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor Level Internship
Southwest General Oakview Behavioral Health Center
Volunteer - Guest Services Assistant at Safe Haven Behavioral Health and Haven HospiceVolunteer - Guest Services Assistant at Safe Haven Behavioral Health and Haven Hospice