Enthusiastic Youth Worker skilled in supporting emotional, social and personal growth of young individuals. Offering 4 years of experience in clinical and behavioral roles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Supervisor
Louisiana Methodist Children's Home
Ruston, LA
09.2019 - Current
Coordinated with day shift supervisor to balance staffing as workloads changed.
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Provided compassionate support and listening ear to staff.
Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments.
Reviewed daily requirements and forecasts and delegated work for optimal coverage.
Built positive relationships with staff through active listening.
Mental Health Specialist
Louisiana Methodist Children's Home
Ruston , LA
07.2017 - 09.2019
Documented client progress in confidential files.
Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Provided key emotional support to youth.
Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life in order to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships
Education
Associate of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
05.2017
Skills
Teamwork and Communication
Behavior Redirection
Team Meetings
Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
Emotional Support
Mental Health Support
Medication Identification
Creative Thinking
Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
Therapeutic Supervision
Additional Information
Leadership Training (Louisiana Methodist Children's Home)
Timeline
Assistant Supervisor
Louisiana Methodist Children's Home
09.2019 - Current
Mental Health Specialist
Louisiana Methodist Children's Home
07.2017 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Grambling State University
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