Open To Work
Sherise Ellis
Imboden,AR
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker experienced in delivering compassionate support within home environments. Achieved improvements in patient well-being through careful monitoring of medication reactions and promoting healthy habits. Committed to fostering safety and wellness while bringing strong leadership and teamwork skills to collaborative efforts.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Thrive Developmental Partners LLC
Portia, Arkansas
01.2026 - Current
- Supported individuals with developmental needs in daily living routines and personal care.
- Followed person-centered support plans during home and community activities.
- Ensured proper medication administration and record-keeping for client health and safety.
- Reminded clients of their medication schedules to ensure adherence and health management. and reinforced healthy routines with calm communication.
- Documented daily observations, care notes, and client progress, ensuring continuity of care and enhancing client development.
- Monitored safety, behavior changes, and environmental risks to maintain a secure and supportive atmosphere.
- Assisted with meal preparation, household tasks, and clean-up, fostering healthy living environments.
- Accompanied individuals to appointments, errands, and community outings, promoting engagement and social inclusion.
Counselor in Training
NEA Treatment Services
Jonesboro, Arkansas
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Facilitated goal setting and crisis intervention planning for clients to enhance their coping skills.
- Guided clients in developing effective coping strategies to address mental health challenges.
- Conducted intake assessments to determine the best course of treatment for each client.
- Provided individual, family and group counseling to clients.
- Monitored client's progress toward achieving goals set forth in treatment plan.
- Collaborated with clinical team members on case reviews and treatment plans.
- Tracked and evaluated client progress toward treatment goals to ensure alignment with therapeutic objectives.
- Adhered to ethical standards as outlined by state licensure board when providing services.
Front of House Employee
NEARRC
Jonesboro, Arkansas
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Checked in guests and maintained front desk records
- Checked in guests and maintained accurate front desk records to ensure smooth operations.
- Greeted customers and delivered exceptional customer service to enhance visitor experience.
- Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.
- Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department, and took messages.
- Processed intake forms and verified basic client information
- Updated patient or client records in receptionist databases
- Performed data entry into computer systems to maintain accurate records of customer information.
- Resolved any customer complaints or issues in a timely fashion following established protocols.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
- Handled incoming mail, packages, and office deliveries
- Supported individuals with developmental needs in daily living routines and personal care.
- Followed person-centered support plans during home and community activities.
- Provided timely medication to patients to ensure adherence to treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Human Services/substance Abuse Counseling
Post University
Waterbury, CTSkills
- Crisis intervention
- Client assessment
- Case management
- Support planning
- Care documentation practices
- Behavioral support
- Person-centered support
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Cultural awareness
- Empathy and support
Certification
- CPR
- CPI
Accomplishments
- Member of the Honor Society
- Made Dean's list 4 times during Bachelor's program.
- GPA 3.73
Affiliations
- I love church and my Broken Chains family
- I attend Celebrated Recovery every Thursday
- I love to spend time fishing and helping others
- My ability to work long hours and still stay strong with self-care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Thrive Developmental Partners LLC
01.2026 - Current
Counselor in Training
NEA Treatment Services
09.2025 - 02.2026
Front of House Employee
NEARRC
05.2025 - 06.2025
Master of Science - Human Services/substance Abuse Counseling
Post University