Suzanne Grinnell
Pocatello,ID
Summary
Dynamic and motivated professional seeking a position as an Independent Provider for an Intervention Specialist. Please see my solid background and extensive experience as an Intervention Specialist and in the social services field as detailed in the resume. I have a strong desire for full-time opportunities to maximize contributions and impact. I am eager to bring expertise and dedication as an independent provider while enhancing the lives of those served.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CBRS
Bella-Nacole Mental Health Services
02.2021 - Current
- Job Title: Community Based Rehabilitation Specialist (CBRS)
- More than four years and 9000 hours of teaching skills to vulnerable populations of both and severely and persistently mentally ill (SPMI), and developmentally disabled (DD).
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and/or collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Behavioral Intervention Specialist
Journeys DDA
12.2017 - 03.2024
- More than seven years of working part-time and 3000 hours of supervised experience with individuals’ birth (0)
to twenty-one (21) who demonstrate functional or behavioral needs. The title for the position has also been called Habilitative Interventionist and Behavioral Interventionist during this time period. - Key duties include assessing needs, creating and executing individualized intervention plans, documenting progress, and collaborating with families, teachers, and other professionals to reduce maladaptive behaviors and encourage adaptive skills. This role also requires strong communication, data collection, and the ability to respond to crisis situations
- Taught children from ages (0) to twenty-one (21) with developmental disabilities skills in a one-on-one environment to gain independence in their daily lives, both out in the community and in the clients' homes.
- Worked alongside families to help them meet their child's developmental disability needs and improve the lives of the entire family.
- Conducted assessments to identify behavioral and developmental challenges and track progress effectively.
- Analyzed data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Fostered relationships with families to ensure consistent support for students' emotional, developmental and behavioral growth.
- Mentored new Behavior Intervention Specialists, sharing best practices and providing guidance on case management processes.
Education
B.A. - Mass Communications, Psychology Minor
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05-1995
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Dependable and responsible
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Calm under pressure
- Patient with vulnerable populations/clients
- Multitasking Abilities
- Verbal communication
Certification
- CPR Certified
- RBT Training Certificate (Registered Behavior Technician) December 2017
Timeline
CBRS
Bella-Nacole Mental Health Services
02.2021 - Current
Behavioral Intervention Specialist
Journeys DDA
12.2017 - 03.2024
B.A. - Mass Communications, Psychology Minor
Idaho State University
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