Simone Parris
Concord,NC
Summary
Driven Behavior Specialist with over 5 years of experience working with Youth and Adults with Intellectual disabilities and mental health. diagnosis. Accomplished professional with a robust background in program and case management, Expert in behavior modification and therapeutic crisis intervention,Skilled in conducting functional behavioral assessments, . Known for maintaining high standards of professionalism, empathy, and patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Intervention Specialist/Assistant Residential Supervisor
Independent Living Association
Brooklyn, NY
2023.08 - 2024.04
- Conducted informal record reviews for continuous assessment
- Communicated status of consumer advancements and setbacks during team discussions
- Develop behavioral treatment and monitoring plans based on team review and recommendations
- Oversaw daily operations of residential facilities, maintaining strict compliance.
- Trained and supported residential staff effectively.
- Collaborated with external agencies and service providers to ensure resident access to essential services.
- Designed residential programs to enhance residents' quality of life.
- Oversaw facility budget, tracked expenses, approved purchases, ensured cost-saving measures.
- Managed admissions and discharges by conducting potential resident interviews.
- Upheld strict confidentiality and accuracy of resident records, documenting incidents and progress notes in accordance with privacy laws.
- Utilized positive reinforcement and other evidence-based practices to encourage desirable behaviors.
Guidance Counselor/Supervisor/Director of Admissions/Interim Assistant Principal
The New LIFE School
Bronx, NY
2014.08 - 2022.12
- Counseled students with special needs in academic readiness and discipline-related guidance
- Facilitate student workshops to address social and behavioral concerns, such as bullying and sexual harassment
- Participate in the creation of Individual Education Programs (IEP) by submitting reports and partaking in conferences
- Complied with board policy, school guidelines, administrative rules, and directives for K-12
- Provided guidance and counseling services to all students
- Supervised, evaluated, and trained all paraprofessionals
- Led projects, evaluated performance and reviewed staff assignments
- Allocated paraprofessionals according to student diagnoses
- Processed student intakes promptly and effectively.
- Submitted enrollment recommendations to the principal.
- Managed documentation supporting student placement from various sources such as social history and psychological analysis.
- Collaborated with external providers, advocacy groups, and school districts.
- Supported Principal with daily school operations
- Adhered to specifications outlined in each student's Individualized Educational Plan
- Worked with Instructional and Behavioral Staff to provide adequate supervision for staff and students
- Designed comprehensive professional development program for staff
- Guaranteed effective development of the school's curriculum with continual monitoring of student progress
- Ensured staff developed short-term objectives for IEP inclusion
Department Chair, Interdisciplinary Studies
MILDRED ELLEY
New York City
2013.03 - 2016.09
- Supported departmental faculty member evaluations
- Evaluated faculty-provided course outlines
- Developed curriculum within the department and collaborated with other departments, schools, and campuses
- Assessed curriculum standards and introduced modifications
- Helped coordinate the creation of the master schedule
- Developed corrective action plans to address structural and organizational issues
Case Planner
Good Shepherd Services
Bronx, NY
2010.09 - 2013.04
- Performed essential casework communications with children, parents, foster parents and associated contacts
- Conducted evaluations leading to recommended child and parent referrals
- Ensure case records' compliance with agency standards.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data
- Provided ongoing assessment of client needs through the development of an action plan that was tailored towards each individual's unique situation
- Worked collaboratively with other agencies or providers who were responsible for delivering additional services or supports required by the client
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics
- Maintained detailed records of client progress and data entry into agency database systems
Education
Master of Science - Counseling & Psychology
Troy State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Psychology
Lehman College
Skills
- Program Management
- Case Management
- Employment Readiness Coaching
- Therapeutic crisis intervention
- Family engagement
- Behavior assessment
- Behavior modification
- Positive behavior support
- Individualized education programs
- Functional behavior assessments
- Social skills training
- Emotional regulation
- Developmental disorders
Certification
- Permanent School Counseling Certification, 2017, New York State Department of Education
- North Carolina Child Welfare Training 2024
Timeline
Behavior Intervention Specialist/Assistant Residential Supervisor
Independent Living Association
2023.08 - 2024.04
Guidance Counselor/Supervisor/Director of Admissions/Interim Assistant Principal
The New LIFE School
2014.08 - 2022.12
Department Chair, Interdisciplinary Studies
MILDRED ELLEY
2013.03 - 2016.09
Case Planner
Good Shepherd Services
2010.09 - 2013.04
Master of Science - Counseling & Psychology
Troy State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Psychology
Lehman College