Provide behavioral services to children, teens, and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities
Provide parent, teacher, new hire, and caregiver training in group settings, one on one, and in video and on-line trainings
Collaborate with school districts, mental health agencies, caregivers, government agencies, medical professionals, police departments, and other parties to ensure all individuals the highest level of care
Use research based assessments to quickly evaluate and stabilize individuals in crisis
Create individualized programming to build functional living skills and increase independence
Use Excel to track data and create graphs allowing for quick and accurate analysis
Use Microsoft Office Suite and other computer based programs to track billing hours, write and send documents, attend virtual meetings, and create presentations, trainings, token boards, visual schedules, teaching materials, promotional material, and other environmental supports
Organize events and outings for the individuals, staff, families, and community
Past events have included: barbecues, dances, guest speakers, employee training days, graduation events, staff appreciation meals, fun runs, field days, and outings reflecting the needs and interests of each individual
Designed, implemented, and trained staff on a new data collection system, creating outcome goals for all individuals; encouraging and motivating staff to take complete and accurate data
Monitor, analyze, and graph data to ensure the effectiveness of each individual's behavioral interventions and programming
Supervised a team of up to 20 employees as a program manager and lead clinician- this included providing staff training and feedback, monitoring and recording timecards for payroll, monitoring and recording work performance, conducting interviews, mediating conflict, employee performance reviews, and ensuring open communication in the workplace
Selected for a leadership position on the company's diversity and inclusivity committee
Chosen to present on a variety of behavioral topics both at community events and live online for organizations including school districts, Autism Speaks, and Children's Mercy
Attended and contributed to yearly person centered support meetings and reviewed and contributed to the plans for the individuals I supported
Took part in the CIT committee of Johnson and Pettis County Missouri providing training to police officer and other emergency responders as part of their CIT training
Hiring and onboarding of school employees and clinicians
Participated in interviews with home managers and direct support staff
Worked with risk management to review footage and interview employees to ensure state and company procedures were followed at all times
Kansas City Behavioral Health
Kansas City, MO
Behavior Specialist in Residential and Crisis Services
11.2017 - 08.2022
Kansas City Behavioral Health
Kansas City, MO
Program Supervisor for Milestones Academy
08.2016 - 11.2017
Kansas City Behavioral Health
Kansas City, MO
Behavioral Implementer for Milestones Academy
09.2015 - 08.2016
Gunn Park Entertainment
Kansas City, MO
01.2004 - 09.2015
Job overview
Produced commercials, short films, training videos, informational videos, and narrative web episodes; managed each project from conception to completion
Interviewed and hired cast and crew for each project, negotiated salary and contracts
Worked with the creative team to ensure a quality project
Communicated with clients to ensure their needs were met and the final product reflected their vision
Ensured the safety of all talent and crew members and compliance with all safety codes
Ensured each project is on schedule and on budget
Mediated between crew members as necessary and ensured a quality final product
Utilized social media for communication, hiring, and sharing content
About.com
New York, New York
Video Producer- Freelance
07.2011 - 02.2013
Job overview
Produced nearly 300 short informational videos for the website About.com
Wrote the copy for each video, researched the content to ensure accuracy
Managed pre-production, shooting, and post-production
Contacted and recruited experts in various fields to speak on a wide variety of subjects
Hired and managed crew members and completed all paperwork as required by About.com
Freelance Production Designer
11.2003 - 08.2011
Job overview
Managed and hired art department crew for various films and commercials
Designed and built sets, managed construction, collaborated to create a visual world for the audience
Kept a budget, scheduled crew, set short and long term goals, negotiated salaries and prices
Used technology to create signs and other props, arranged transportation of large set pieces
Ensured the safety of cast and crew on set
Timeline
Lead Clinical Administrator
Kansas City Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 08.2024
Behavior Specialist in Residential and Crisis Services