Tasha Skillom
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Compassionate professional experienced in mental health support and adult education. Skilled in facilitating engaging activities and maintaining accurate documentation. Ready to leverage crisis management and communication skills to enhance client experiences and outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
South County Mental Health Cen
Delray Beach, Florida
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Provided safe on-site supervision for clients to ensure well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including hygiene and education.
- Facilitated individual and group discussions to promote engagement.
- Addressed problem behavior using verbal de-escalation techniques as necessary.
- Participated in therapeutic recreational activities to enhance client experience.
- Recorded observations of client behaviors to monitor progress effectively.
- Maintained accurate logs of client activities to support documentation needs.
- Assisted with completion of admission and discharge paperwork during transitions.
Program Instructor
Exceptionalities
West Palm Beach, Florida
05.1997 - 05.2003
- Implement a quality, inclusive adult education program for program participants, in conjunction with other team members at an Adult Day Training (ADT) facility.
- Plans and organizes daily activities and lessons in ways that promote participant engagement and maximize learning.
- Provided attentive care for adults with special needs during daily activities.
- Identify concerns, generate and evaluate alternate solutions, and make sound recommendations.
- Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor.
- Ability to work independently, and exercise professional judgment with guidance from the program director.
- Responsible for completing all required program documentation accurately and timely, which includes (but is not limited to): compiling program statistics, completing case notes, tracking attendance, pre-post assessments, goal progress monitoring, etc.
- Promotes a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment and culture.
- Implement a quality, inclusive adult education program for program participants, in conjunction with other team members.
Education
GED -
Adult Education Center
West Palm Beach, FL09-2001
Skills
- Client supervision
- Crisis de-escalation
- Activity planning
- Documentation accuracy
- Therapeutic interventions
- Counseling techniques
- Collaborative teamwork
- Communication skills
Custom Section 1
I have learned to focus on positive growth by seeking new challenges and am ready for career advancement utilizing my skills.
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
South County Mental Health Cen
05.2016 - 08.2016
Program Instructor
Exceptionalities
05.1997 - 05.2003
GED -
Adult Education Center