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Tami Williams

Austin,TX

Summary

Dedicated to the agency by the name of Safe. Professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Youth Engagement Specialist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Engagement Specialist

Safe
03.2015 - Current
  • Facilitated social media practices to publicize corporate culture and support engagement projects.
  • Developed integrated approach to business-driven workforce development through effective marketing, public relations and communications.
  • Developed data-driven workforce training and education solutions to support needs of Neglect kids business.
  • Organized focus groups with internal business partners to build engagement teams.
  • Under direction of Children Shelter Program Manager or Director, the Lead Engagement Specialist (LES) is responsible for managing and allocating staff and volunteer resources to ensure effective, organized and efficient shift operation.
  • Essential responsibilities of this position are implementing program-driven goals, and providing developmentally and programmatically appropriate services to children in the care of SAFE.
  • Serving as a positive role model for both staff and youth, the LES connects and engages with residents as a caring and supportive adult, and will work from a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective.
  • The LES is a strong facilitator with excellent time management skills who can delegate tasks and prioritize. The LES will be skilled in crisis de-escalation, and must be willing and able to perform physical containments of youth when necessary to prevent harm to self or to others.
  • Demonstrating leadership capabilities and teamwork while providing these direct care services in any program/cottage in which you are assigned to work (Emergency Care, Teen Parent & Early Childhood, Transitional Living) is essential; while assignment to one program/cottage is customary, willingness and ability to work in any program as assigned is required.
  • Kept records of patient interactions to record details of inquiries, complaints or comments
  • Protected organization's value by keeping patient information confidential

Direct Care Staff

State Supportive Living Center
02.2007 - 02.2015
  • Documented client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted clients with Mental Disability with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Documented client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor
  • Administered medication as directed by physician
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces

Education

High School Diploma -

Estacado High School
1504 E. Itasca St, Lubbock , TX 79403
05.1987

Skills

  • Staff Monitoring
  • Staff Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Decision-Making
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Training and Onboarding
  • Relationship Building
  • Physically able to perform behavioral intervention with youth demonstrating aggressive behavior Physical activity required includes:
  • Supporting newly parenting teens, encouraging them to care for their children and stepping in to assist in childcare as needed
  • Playing with and caring for babies, toddlers, and small children,including changing of diapers, managing and/or conducting bath,meal, and bedtimes, and other tasks as assigned
  • Supporting young adult residents similar to responsibilities outlined “Transitional Living Program”

Certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

AED Certification

Timeline

Lead Engagement Specialist

Safe
03.2015 - Current

Direct Care Staff

State Supportive Living Center
02.2007 - 02.2015

High School Diploma -

Estacado High School
Tami Williams