Stephanie Schaffer
Dracut,MA
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Case manager
Tewksbury Treatment Center
11.2023 - Current
- Conducts individual intake evaluation and counseling sessions
- Facilitates daily group sessions
- Assesses patients’ continuing care needs, contacts appropriate aftercare resources and arranges for transfer or admission to appropriate rehabilitation facilities and/or liaison with self-help organizations
- Coordinate client’s transportation to next level of care
Residential Support Specialist
The Guild for Human Resources
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Model appropriate implementation of student treatment plans, house schedules / routines, student engagement strategies, safety plans, and emergency interventions for students across residences
- Able to develop rapport with staff and students to effectively provide support during times of stress; Act as a communication link to associate directors or managers regarding student or staff issues as needed
- Participate in any meetings pertaining to students or program planning, as directed; Be able to assist individuals in evacuation from residenceaa
Child Care Counselor
Saint Ann’s Home and School
11.2014 - 06.2022
- Provide structure, supervise, and manage group dynamics while maintaining a nurturing and safe environment while supervising the children with their activities of daily living and hygiene; Participate in the physical interventions of residents engaging in dangerous behaviors
- Administer medications and treatments after completion of the Medication Administration Training Program
- Co-facilitate therapeutic groups teaching appropriate interactions and life skills
- Assist residents in understanding the rules and expectations concerning their participation and their individualized treatment plan in addition to providing therapeutic interventions and Implement all program rules and policies consistently, uniformly and fairly; impose sanctions and rewards which are in compliance with the residents’ behavioral programs
Teachers Assistant
Saint Ann’s Home and School
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Reinforce lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups
- Enforce school and class rules to help teach students proper behavior and maintain a safe environment p
- Assist teachers with tracking attendance and calculating grade, and to prepare for upcoming lessons with all materials needed
- Help supervise students in class, between classes, during lunch and while transitioning throughout the day
Instructional Assistant
Crest Collaborative
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Responsible for running academic programs, individualized behavior plans, and collecting data each session
- Implementing behavioral programs/ interventions and appropriate documentation of data
- Assisting in physical intervention when necessary to ensure the safety of the students and staff members
Residential Counselor/ Assistant Supervisor
Merrimack Center (Justice Resource Institute)
08.2002 - 08.2014
- Provide supervision, leadership, training, and assistance to counselors in completing training and behavioral interventions with the residents
- Implement all program rules and policies consistently, uniformly and fairly; impose sanctions and rewards which are in compliance with the residents’ behavioral programs
- Participate in the physical interventions of residents engaging in dangerous behaviors and maintaining overall safety of the residents and staff
Education
Masters Certification - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of Massachusetts
Lowell, MA01.2020
BLA - Psychology and Gender studies concentration
University of Massachusetts
Lowell, MA01.2017
Associate of Liberal Studies - Psychology concentration
Middlesex Community College
Lowell, MA01.2005
High School -
Dracut Senior High School
Dracut, MA01.2002
Skills
- Case documentation
- Problem-solving
- Case management
- Documentation and reporting
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Care coordination
- Patient support
References
Available upon request
Qualificationsandtrainings
- M.A.P. Certified (Medication Administration Training Program) Including Inhaler administration and Epipen injection
- Certified in American Red Cross Adult and Child CPR / utilization of AED and First Aid Administration
- Certified in C.P.I. - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and Verbal De-escalation Techniques
- Co-facilitating DBT / social skills groups
- Implementation of ABA treatment plans in collaboration with other team members
- Bullying and Social Aggression Awareness and Prevention – ('Stand up to bullying')
- Trained in supervisory leadership and effective communication
- Suicide prevention and Post-Traumatic Stress Management and Psychological First Aid
- OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- ServSafe Certified
- P.A.Y.A. (Preparing adolescents for young adulthood)
Timeline
Case manager
Tewksbury Treatment Center
11.2023 - Current
Residential Support Specialist
The Guild for Human Resources
07.2022 - 11.2023
Teachers Assistant
Saint Ann’s Home and School
06.2018 - 08.2020
Instructional Assistant
Crest Collaborative
11.2017 - 06.2018
Child Care Counselor
Saint Ann’s Home and School
11.2014 - 06.2022
Residential Counselor/ Assistant Supervisor
Merrimack Center (Justice Resource Institute)
08.2002 - 08.2014
BLA - Psychology and Gender studies concentration
University of Massachusetts
Associate of Liberal Studies - Psychology concentration
Middlesex Community College
High School -
Dracut Senior High School
Masters Certification - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of Massachusetts
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