Flexible and caring professional capable of customizing approaches based on individual needs and impairments. Focused on helping individuals build important skills for physical and mental issues impacting areas of life. Compassionate in helping with struggles and adapting approaches.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional
Pathfinder Services
Plymouth , IN
10.2022 - Current
Advocate for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities living in a group home setting
Coordinate and oversee the Individual Support Plans (ISP), provide leadership and training to Direct Support Professionals (DSP) working in assigned group homes, and empower the people you support to live the life they want to live through person-centered thinking and planning.
Create appropriate Behavior Support Plans (BSP) when needed and work with Human Rights Committee (HRC) for approvals as required by regulation.
Plan and set annual case conferences and quarterly meetings and monitor how progress on goals is going.
Family Consultant
Lifeline Youth and Family Services
Knox, IN
05.2022 - 10.2022
Conducted home visits and kept in contact with families by phone in accordance with agency policies.
Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
Maintained detailed records of client progress, including notes from therapy sessions.
Utilized task prioritization and data organization skills to effectively manage large caseload.
Counseled parents on proper child-rearing choices.
Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
Served as liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors and other contacts to help children facing problems such as disabilities, abuse or poverty.
Psychology Intern
Great Lakes Behavior Management
South Bend, IN
04.2020 - 06.2020
Partnered with psychologist to initiate, facilitate and moderate counseling individual counseling
Virtual Appointments
Assisted in the development of psychological assessment tools, including administering and scoring tests.
Direct Support Professional
Pathfinder Services
Knox, IN
05.2017 - 04.2019
Assisting clients with daily personal tasks, including bathing and dressing
Advocating for their choices in daily life
Encouraging client engagement in social networks and communities