Compassionate Mental Health highly skilled in responding to needs of children and families regarding reports of child neglect and abuse. Strong communicator with in-depth knowledge of protection legislation at both state and federal levels. Comfortable working with clients of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer Recruit
City Of Hampton Police Division
09.2022 - 02.2023
Patrolled assigned streets, neighborhoods, and businesses to promote security and deter crime.
Aided fellow officers with traffic stops, domestic disturbance calls, and warrant execution activities.
Enforced local, state, and federal laws and ordinances to promote community security and prevent crime.
Detained vehicles for varied traffic violations and issued warnings and citations to drivers.
Juvenile Detention Specialist
City Of Newport News
10.2021 - 06.2022
Behavior observation techniques, principles, theories, and practices include enforcing facility rules.
Searched buildings and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Supervised and directed juvenile movement during various activities on and off campus.
Handle with Care and First Aid and CPRA and PREA.
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Childcare Assistant
CYS Fort Eustis
08.2019 - 03.2021
Maintained accurate and detailed enrollment records, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information, and incident reports.
Discussed program policies and practices for families and visitors.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to speak two languages.
Honesty and integrity, well as maintaining professional demeanor when interacting with co-workers, supervisors, and all others.
Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Mental Health Technician
Red Cross
06.2018 - 12.2018
Assist professional staff in providing direct care treatment for mentally ill clients in Small care units.
Reported and maintained patient-related records while maintaining HIPAA guidelines
Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients
Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded correct personnel for review
Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients
Maintain approved CPR certification as well as successful completion of Management of Assaultive Behavior training, including restraint and seclusion policies before assuming patient care responsibility
Experience in healthcare environment
Communicated effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Mental Health Support Worker
Gateway Behavioral Health Services
10.2015 - 05.2017
Observed, documented, and provided reports on consumer behavior progress
Conducted vital signs and health procedures to monitor patients' conditions effectively
Observed monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
Generated reports to drive management decisions for planning purposes
Researched problems, issues program requirements
Collected relevant program information from various sources
Examined usual or problem situations indicated by changes in program quality indicators
Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines
Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters
Participate in maintaining therapeutic milieu on division, enforces level system or other methods of behavior management
Participate in treatment planning by helping identify patient's problems, needs,
Strengths suggest modifications to treatment plans based on observations of patients' behavior.