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Stephanie Lee-Smith

Merrillville,IN

Summary

Committed Behavior Technician with experience in clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction. Accomplished in organizing recreational activities as treatment to support improved wellness among participants. Resourceful in devising diverse programs with exercise, life skills and Social activities geared to individuals’ abilities and specific needs. Dedicated to boosting progress and goal attainment by closely observing participants’ response, progress, and outcomes to adjust activities for changing demands.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Technician

Neurobehavioral Hospital
Crown Point, IN
09.2019 - Current
  • Conducted therapeutic group sessions about life events and experiences with clients, establishing both short- and long-term goals.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
  • Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
  • Encouraged clients to develop work skills and participate in social, recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.

Foster Care Provider

PSI Services LLC
Merrillville, IN
08.2009 - Current
  • Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
  • Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
  • Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
  • Transported children to and from mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
  • Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
  • Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
  • Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.

Teacher/Principal/Administrator

Spirit Of God Accelerated Education
Gary, IN
08.1992 - 06.2009
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Gathered data about course success and participant experiences to help with future course planning.
  • Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
  • Delivered new employee onboarding and training sessions via Microsoft Office.
  • Assisted with support functions such as budgeting and technology coordination.
  • Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 34 employees each year.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for trainers.
  • Compiled training handbook and related course materials.
  • Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules and training assessments to upper management.
  • Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
  • Led daily, weekly and monthly coaching, counseling and feedback sessions.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN
05.2019

Child Development Associate - Child Development

North Western Via Spirit of God Acc. Ed.
Gary, IN
10.2002

Associate of Arts - Business Computer Science

Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL
05.1984

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • HIPAA compliant
  • Excellent Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Intervention Strategies
  • Maintaining Safety Standards
  • Behavior Observation
  • Crisis Resolution
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Isolation Precautions

Certification

  • CPR, AED, and First Aid for Children, Infants, and Adults Certified - Received September 21, 2022
  • CPI Certified Crisis Prevention Institute - Received May 2022

Timeline

Behavioral Technician

Neurobehavioral Hospital
09.2019 - Current

Foster Care Provider

PSI Services LLC
08.2009 - Current

Teacher/Principal/Administrator

Spirit Of God Accelerated Education
08.1992 - 06.2009

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Indiana University Northwest

Child Development Associate - Child Development

North Western Via Spirit of God Acc. Ed.

Associate of Arts - Business Computer Science

Prairie State College
  • CPR, AED, and First Aid for Children, Infants, and Adults Certified - Received September 21, 2022
  • CPI Certified Crisis Prevention Institute - Received May 2022
Stephanie Lee-Smith