Seeking a full-time position that presents professional challenges where strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities can be utilized effectively.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Staff
Healthy Youth and Families Home
06.2024 - Current
Assist clients with daily living tasks such as hygiene, meal preparation, dressing. grooming, housekeeping duties.
Maintain accurate records of client data including incident reports, progress notes, treatment plans,
Provide compassionate and patient care to individuals with disabilities in a residential setting.
Engage in crisis intervention techniques when needed in order to de-escalate situations quickly and safely.
Administer medications to patients based upon physician or nurse guidelines.
Attend team meetings to discuss the development of each client's plan of care and provide updates on their progress.
Implement individualized behavior plans designed to reduce challenging behaviors while promoting self-advocacy and independence.
Mental Health Technician II
Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program
08.2022 - 12.2023
Monitored patients' physical and emotional well-being and reported unusual behavior or physical ailments to the clinical team.
Facilitated the treatment plan set forth by the clinical team by providing day-to-day support
Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, relapse prevention, DBT, education and life skills
Understood and maintained the confidential nature of all client and program related activities
Attended all training, education and staff enrichment activities.
Provided crisis intervention when needed to de-escalate situations involving agitated or violent patients.
Encouraged positive behaviors among clients through role modeling appropriate behavior management techniques during interactions with them.
Registered Behavior Technician
Forward Family Services
10.2021 - 07.2022
Conducted direct 1:1 services with clients in a center setting
Maintained accurate data collection systems for behavior tracking purposes.
Implemented proactive strategies for reducing challenging behaviors.
Utilized applied behavior analysis principles and techniques to reinforce desired behaviors.
Effectively communicated with clients' families regarding behavioral progress and challenges.
Followed treatment plan goals and interventions by utilizing sound judgment and seeking out appropriate consultation.
Facilitated client participation in social activities that fostered appropriate peer interactions.
After School Tutor
California Teaching Fellows Foundation
08.2016 - 07.2020
Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing classroom rules, monitoring student behavior, and providing positive reinforcement.
Assisted students with homework assignments, projects, tests preparation, and other school work as needed.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement engaging lesson plans for students in grades K-6.
Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to promote student success.
Implemented creative activities to engage students and reinforce concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Family and Consumer Science
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA
05.2020
High School Diploma -
Washington Union High School
Fresno, CA
06.2014
Skills
Facilitation of group therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis
Task performance
Following written and verbal instructions
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Organizational skills
Verbal communication skills
Written communication skills
Interpersonal communication skills
Critical and analytical thinking
Attendance
Punctuality
Behavioral Management
Client documentation
Certified in CPR/AED/ First Aid
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Direct Care Staff
Healthy Youth and Families Home
06.2024 - Current
Mental Health Technician II
Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program
08.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
Forward Family Services
10.2021 - 07.2022
After School Tutor
California Teaching Fellows Foundation
08.2016 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Family and Consumer Science
California State University, Fresno
High School Diploma -
Washington Union High School
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