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Tabitha J. Autry

Suffolk,VA

Summary

A skilled, compassionate, empathetic and solutions-oriented dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective treatment to any individual seeking. Effective motivator, communicator, and advocate with the ability to manage all types of personalities, diffuse stressful situations, proactively resolve issues and meet and achieve challenging goals and objectives. The ability to establish rapport, builds trust, interact with and relate to individuals on all levels. Team-oriented; establish and maintain relationships with co-workers and administration. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and work ethics skills.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Rehabilitation Counselor

Horizon House Inc.
11.2009 - 03.2024
  • Provide guidance and support to MH/MR residential clients
  • Provide direct support for resolution of crisis situation
  • Ensure the overall safety of clients
  • Administer and monitor client medication
  • Track and record progress of client's individual growth and development
  • Serve as client's advocate; encourage clients' participation in rehabilitation process
  • Update daily logs and operational records
  • Organize a variety of social and recreational activities for clients

Direct Support Professional

Spin Inc.
01.2013 - 12.2016
  • Provide support to adults with diagnosis of Intellectual disabilities
  • Encourage growth towards independence in activities of daily living, socialization and community involvement

Outreach Support Counselor

Self Inc.
01.2008 - 12.2009
  • Provided social services to DA/MH/MR clients
  • Managed client's residential placement
  • Kept updated caseload documentation
  • Completed purchase of service (POS) with clients
  • Transported clients to shelters, detox and Drug and Alcohol Rehabs

Manager

Recovery For Life
01.2006 - 12.2008
  • Provided assistance to clients in life skill activities
  • Organized and managed clients outpatient schedules
  • Administered and monitored client medication

Analytical Lab Technician

Mitsubishi Kagaku Imaging
01.2005 - 12.2006
  • Tested viscosity and reading levels on hazard chemical
  • Distributed chemical to designate departments
  • Kept warehouse inventory
  • Cleaned up chemical spills

Customer Service Representative

Telestar Telecommunications
01.2000 - 12.2004
  • Received inbound calls for customer credit in query
  • Applied credit to calling cards
  • Entered daily rates for telecommunication companies
  • Bought and sold minutes to various telecommunication companies

Assistant Head Chef

Keshia's Catering Connections
01.1999 - 12.2004
  • Preparation of various cuisines
  • Operated hot grill
  • Served food and cleanup

Courier

DHL Worldwide Express
01.1997 - 12.1999
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks
  • Transported and delivered packages statewide

Clerk

Pitney Bowes Diagnosis Repair Department
01.1995 - 12.1997
  • Classified, sorted and packed personnel computer boards
  • Entered postal data into database

Health Club Manager

Bally's Total Fitness
01.1988 - 12.1995
  • Managed staff of 10 and trained new staff of daily operations
  • Aided new club members in developing custom workout plans
  • Provided facility tours to prospective members
  • Assisted club members with usage of gym equipment
  • Provided demonstration of various exercise programs

Education

Associate Degree - Applied Science, Business Administration/Customer Relations

Berkeley College

Skills

  • Disability knowledge
  • Assessment interpretation
  • Case management expertise
  • Professional ethics
  • Client advocacy
  • Multicultural competence
  • Goal setting strategies
  • Individual counseling
  • Behavioral intervention
  • Rehabilitation planning
  • Stress management techniques
  • Care planning
  • Progress monitoring
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Spin Inc.
01.2013 - 12.2016

Rehabilitation Counselor

Horizon House Inc.
11.2009 - 03.2024

Outreach Support Counselor

Self Inc.
01.2008 - 12.2009

Manager

Recovery For Life
01.2006 - 12.2008

Analytical Lab Technician

Mitsubishi Kagaku Imaging
01.2005 - 12.2006

Customer Service Representative

Telestar Telecommunications
01.2000 - 12.2004

Assistant Head Chef

Keshia's Catering Connections
01.1999 - 12.2004

Courier

DHL Worldwide Express
01.1997 - 12.1999

Clerk

Pitney Bowes Diagnosis Repair Department
01.1995 - 12.1997

Health Club Manager

Bally's Total Fitness
01.1988 - 12.1995

Associate Degree - Applied Science, Business Administration/Customer Relations

Berkeley College
Tabitha J. Autry