SHERI PERKINS
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Skilled in case management and crisis management, bringing extensive experience in supporting individuals with behavioral disorders. Proven ability in developing care plans and providing emotional and social support to enhance client well-being. Eager to leverage expertise in client needs assessment and behavior redirection to contribute effectively in a new role.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator of Support Services
LifeScape
Sioux Falls
08.2025 - Current
- Responsible for overall program operations and supervise the Direct Support Professional (DSP) Leads and/or DSP’s working within adult residential and day services, in accordance with the organization’s Mission and Core Values, utilizing Person-Centered Practices.
Behavior Health Technician
Black Hills Works
Rapid City, US
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Provide support services to participants with high behavior and mental health needs
- Advocate for certain participants, supporting them to achieve ISP goals
- Employment support
- Conducted assessments to determine appropriate interventions for participant needs.
- Ensured safety of all individuals within the facility by monitoring activities and intervening when necessary.
- Assisted in the development of social and life skills through role modeling, coaching and reinforcement methods.
Lead Direct Support Professional, NADSP-I
Black Hills Works
Rapid City, US
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Assisted in the creation of a new program within facility based services that supports clients with behavior needs.
- Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self Employed
Rapid City, SD
08.2006 - 05.2021
- Developed and implemented engaging educational programs for children of various ages.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, health, and developmental assessments.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding children's progress and concerns.
- Organized activities promoting social, emotional, and physical development in children.
- Handled budgeting and financial planning for daycare operations effectively.
Executive Director
Autism Society of the Black Hills
Rapid City, SD
06.2005 - 09.2010
- Member management
- Fundraising
- Member education and training
- Community education
- Event & fundraiser planning
- Bookkeeping
- Summer Camp
Accounting Manager
American Red Cross
Rapid City, SD
03.1998 - 08.2002
- Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Developed and maintained system of internal controls to prevent fraud and abuse.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Was awarded the Direct Support Professional Simply the Best Award in 2022 after 1 year of service.
Skills
- Case Management
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Crisis Management
- Developmental Disabilities
- Care Plan Assessment
- Behavior Redirection
- Report Generation
- Behavioral Disorders
- Client Needs Assessment
- Emotional and Social Support
- Charting and Documentation
Certification
- National Association of Direct Support Professionals, DSP Level 1 certification, 04/01/23
- Medication Aide Certification, 02/01/22
- CPR and 1st Aid Certified
- Safety Care Certified
- Advanced Safety Care certified
Awards
Direct Support Professional Simply the Best Award, 2022
Timeline
Coordinator of Support Services
LifeScape
08.2025 - Current
Behavior Health Technician
Black Hills Works
03.2024 - 08.2025
Lead Direct Support Professional, NADSP-I
Black Hills Works
08.2021 - 03.2024
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self Employed
08.2006 - 05.2021
Executive Director
Autism Society of the Black Hills
06.2005 - 09.2010
Accounting Manager
American Red Cross
03.1998 - 08.2002