SHAWNA BATESON
Fayetteville,Arkansas
Summary
Accomplished graduate student with expertise in building relationships and promoting a positive workplace culture. Demonstrates strong communication, time management, and adaptability skills in dynamic environments. Possesses a solid foundation in behavioral health, contributing to effective collaboration and teamwork efforts. Aims to leverage these competencies to advance within the field of social work.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Inner Circle Autism Network
Springdale, Arkansas
02.2024 - Current
- Exhibits problem-solving, decision-making, time management, and interpersonal skills daily.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to encourage a positive work life.
- Maintains a working knowledge of the company's continuum of services and practices, and industry-specific knowledge.
Child Life Practicum Student
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Expanded understanding of the unique needs of hospitalized children and their families.
- Observed clinical interventions, including diagnostic teaching, surgical preparation, medical play, bereavement, and assessment.
- Facilitated normalization and development of pediatric patients through rapport building and therapeutic play.
Behavioral Health Provider
Arisa Health- Ozark Guidance Center
Springdale, Arkansas
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Established supportive relationships with clients in the foster care system, their families, and their support networks.
- Supported clients to improve day-to-day functionality by reducing stressors, and providing coping mechanisms.
- Worked under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional.
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Sageway Behavioral Health
Springdale, Arkansas
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided more than 2,000 hours of direct ABA therapy and more than 300 hours of staff coaching.
- Collaborated with treatment team and stakeholders to optimize client care by gathering information, tools, and resources.
- Liaised with BCBAs to conduct behavior reduction assessments and support skill acquisition.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-2026
Master of Science - Child Life
Texas Woman's University
12-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville08-2018
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Time management
- Professionalism
- Willingness to learn
Timeline
Child Life Practicum Student
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
07.2024 - 08.2024
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Inner Circle Autism Network
02.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Provider
Arisa Health- Ozark Guidance Center
08.2022 - 06.2024
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Sageway Behavioral Health
04.2019 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Arkansas
Master of Science - Child Life
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University Of Arkansas
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