Teresa Barron
Asheboro,NC
Summary
Expert in crisis handling, alliance building and service screening. Good communication, conflict management and multitasking abilities. Highly motivated and enthusiastic about helping people in need.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Applied ABC
Siler City, NC
03.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with Autism by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop and modify individualized treatment plans.
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Crisis Care Professional
Youth Focus Inc
Greensboro, NC
06.2022 - Current
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with clients and address concerns.
- Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
Volunteer Coordinator
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Participated in community outreach events to promote volunteer opportunities and enlist new volunteers.
- Managed and tracked volunteer hours and progress to support accurate documentation.
- Collaborated with other departments to maximize impact of volunteer efforts.
- Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
- Monitored volunteer performance to enforce compliance with established policies and regulations.
- Scheduled and organized training sessions for volunteers to develop skills and knowledge.
- Established and maintained online portal to post volunteer opportunities and facilitate volunteer registration.
Internship Student
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies And Spanish
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC12.2022
Skills
- Client Interactions
- Crisis Situations
- Client Care
- Administrative Procedures
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Documentation Skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Applied ABC
03.2023 - Current
Volunteer Coordinator
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
08.2022 - 02.2023
Internship Student
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
07.2022 - 09.2022
Crisis Care Professional
Youth Focus Inc
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies And Spanish
University of North Carolina At Greensboro