SAMANTHA BELEN
Richland,MO
Summary
Lead Child Youth Program Assistant proudly offering over 9 years' experience relating to and assisting with youngsters' physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs. Hardworking professional with great compassion and patience. Attentive to detail and highly organized.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant
CYS
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
08.2022 - Current
- Implemented fun and educational activities appealing to large number of children and maintained high level of participation.
- Identified necessary supplies and materials and compiled list for trainers for approval.
- Attended all program staff meetings, treatment reviews, behavior support plan meetings
- Complied with all rules, regulations and procedures by providing committed and dedicated care, supervision and assistance to program children and youth.
- Used active listening to collaborate and communicate with children, fellow personnel and parents.
- Trained and managed staff to accomplish program objectives.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
CYS
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Complied with all rules, regulations and procedures by providing committed and dedicated care, supervision and assistance to program children and youth.
- Used active listening to collaborate and communicate with children, fellow personnel and parents.
- Implemented fun and educational activities appealing to large number of children and maintained high level of participation.
- Provided in-depth progress reports to parents and guardians regarding children's behavior and development.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
- Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior.
- Observed safety protocols to minimize accidents and spread of disease.
- Maintained confidential patient documentation to prevent data compromise and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Answered questions and responded to inquiries to deliver high level of service to patients.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
New Beginnings Childcare Center
Waynesville, MO
12.2016 - 05.2019
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
Registered Behavior Technician
Sadowsky Autism Services
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Worked directly with clients in the field
- Observed behavior
- Collected data
- Measured client’s independent success
- Reported results to employer and client guardians
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Documented patients' activities and behaviors into EHR system for recordkeeping.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
- Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
Education
Bachelors Degree - History
Columbia College
04-2017
Associates Degree of Arts - Teaching
Ozarks Technical Community College
12-2013
High School Diploma -
Waynesville High School
05-2010
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Behavioral Management Planning
- Relationship Building
- Active Listening
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Student and Family Relationships
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Childcare Support
- Implementing Behavior Plans
- Reporting and Documentation
- Effective Customer Communication
- Team Interaction
- Developmental Assistance and Instruction
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Crisis Intervention
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- De Escalation Tactics
- Youth Advocacy
- Employee Training
- Data Confidentiality
- Behavioral Intervention
- Inventory
- Bilingual (conversational)
- Food Preparation
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Multitasking
- Positive Attitude
- Working Quickly
- Food and Safety Standards
- Covid-19 Safety Protocols
- Strong Work Ethic
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant
CYS
08.2022 - Current
Child and Youth Program Assistant
CYS
05.2019 - 08.2022
Registered Behavior Technician
Sadowsky Autism Services
06.2018 - 02.2019
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
New Beginnings Childcare Center
12.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelors Degree - History
Columbia College
Associates Degree of Arts - Teaching
Ozarks Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Waynesville High School