Pamela Mockabee
Youth Specialist
Summary
Capable behavior Specialist focused on assisting behavior clients with career needs. Looking to work in Mental health with an expanding organization. Proficient Youth Specialist driven to help individuals break free from unhelpful and destructive patterns to transform lives through education and employment opportunities. Accomplished counseling professional with demonstrated track record of success in organizational leadership and change management. 30-year history in the field. Enthusiastic Counselor offering 30 years' experience in interviewing, testing and mentoring. Highly effective at resolving conflicts and solving challenging problems. Seasoned behavior Specialist successful at integrating technology and modern approaches to maximize organizational effectiveness and client results. Strategic planner and decisive leader with aptitude for cutting through waste and bottlenecks to identify core needs and key resources.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vocational Specialist
Bridgeway,Inc.
Youth Specialist
Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility
05.1999 - Current
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
Daily Living Skills Instructor
Help Foundation
02.1992 - 07.1999
- Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
- Administered and tracked client service payments.
- Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources.
- Implemented and developed programs to address poverty and inequality.
- Developed and implemented programs to engage and empower underserved populations.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
- Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
- Developed and maintained accurate records of programs and services.
Vocational Specialist
Bridgeway Inc.
02.1998 - 05.1999
- Attended job fairs and visited classrooms to provide wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
- Helped students evaluate course choices and select relevant classes.
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
- Devised and oversaw job fairs and career events.
Therapeutic Program Worker
Warrensville Developmental Center
03.1996 - 10.1998
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
- Developed and maintained relationships with referral sources to support continuity of care.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy.
- Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from post-partum depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
Residential Care Worker
Jewish Family Services
02.1991 - 02.1992
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Collected patient specimens, vital signs, input and output and other delegated measurements.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Used stretchers and wheelchairs to transport patients to treatment units.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Childcare Worker
Parmadale Institution
04.1989 - 05.1991
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Dedicated [Number] years working closely with neurodiverse children at various levels.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and [Type].
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Education
No Degree - Nursing / Private Security
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OHSkills
- Learning Modalities
- Scheduling Medical Appointments
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Behavior Modification
- Career Guidance
- Vocational Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Job Search Strategies
- Diversity Marketing
- Community Involvement
- Interactive Media
- Youth Interviewing
- Defensive Techniques
- Legal Transcripts
- Dietary Needs
Certification
I and Certified in First Aide / CPR .I have my O.P.O.T.A certification.
I enjoy Traveling,Bowling
I have traveled to various Countries,I have won two Bowling Trophies.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Youth Specialist
Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility
05.1999 - Current
Vocational Specialist
Bridgeway Inc.
02.1998 - 05.1999
Therapeutic Program Worker
Warrensville Developmental Center
03.1996 - 10.1998
Daily Living Skills Instructor
Help Foundation
02.1992 - 07.1999
Residential Care Worker
Jewish Family Services
02.1991 - 02.1992
Childcare Worker
Parmadale Institution
04.1989 - 05.1991
Vocational Specialist
Bridgeway,Inc.
No Degree - Nursing / Private Security
Cuyahoga Community College
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