Shawn Quinn-Poirier
Charlestown,RI
Summary
Passionate treatment coordinator and lead therapist with aptitude for effectively communicating with clients and families in both English and Spanish. Skilled at helping clients develop life skills and coping mechanisms while providing parents support to do the same. Hands on trainer for new workers hoping to work with children with disabilities. Advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace and the community.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Treatment Coordinator/Lead Therapist
Northeast Family Services
Warwick, RI
01.2023 - Current
- Identify family members, social networks and community systems for inclusion in client treatment plans.
- Build training schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Teach daily life skills and coping mechanisms to clients to build practical knowledge.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals such as doctors, clinicians, and teachers to coordinate care for clients.
- Identify environmental challenges to client progress through interviews with client, caregivers and outside supports.
- Advise caregivers on how best to support their children's emotional well-being.
LGBTQ Safety Advocate & Trainer
Rhode Island College & Salve Regina University
, RI
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Promoted cultural competency among coworkers through education sessions focusing on understanding different perspectives within the queer community.
- Collaborated with local organizations that provide services for members of the LGBTQ community.
- Provided guidance on how companies can create supportive environments for LGBTQ individuals through policy changes and educational initiatives.
- Created and delivered presentations to deliver at local events, including schools, seminars and in the workplace.
Education
Bachelor of Arts And Science - Spanish & Secondary Education
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI05.2023
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Community Assistance Knowledge
- Life Skills Development
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Safe Zone Certified
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Treatment Coordinator/Lead Therapist
Northeast Family Services
01.2023 - Current
LGBTQ Safety Advocate & Trainer
Rhode Island College & Salve Regina University
09.2019 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts And Science - Spanish & Secondary Education
Salve Regina University
- CPR Certified
- Safe Zone Certified
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