Guided team in meditation practices to enhance focus and productivity./ over sight and safety/
Support Counselor
Buffalo Federation-Neighbor
02.2025 - Current
Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to promote emotional well-being.
Developed tailored support plans based on client assessments and needs.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
Mentored junior counselors, enhancing their skills in therapeutic practices.
Implemented evidence-based strategies to improve client engagement and outcomes.
Monitored and documented client progress, adjusting interventions as necessary.
Advocated for client needs within organizational policies, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
Developed individualized goals in collaboration with clients that focused on fostering independence and self-sufficiency skills over time.
Served as an advocate for marginalized individuals accessing mental health services within the community.
Conducted assessments to evaluate client progress and adapt treatment plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
Documented case notes accurately and timely, demonstrating attention to detail for seamless case management handovers.
Connected clients with appropriate support networks such as family members or specialized professionals to foster lasting recovery.
Improved client living skills through teaching daily routines, budgeting, and self-care techniques.
Provided crisis intervention with empathy and professionalism to ensure client safety and stabilization.
Promoted a safe environment by enforcing facility rules, addressing conflicts proactively, and encouraging open dialogue among residents.
Assisted clients in navigating community resources for housing, employment, and other essential services.
Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
Behavior Technician
Jackson Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - 01.2025
Developed plans to improve recovery results through enhanced engagement.
Monitored client progress, documenting behavioral changes and responses to interventions.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment strategies.
Trained new staff on best practices for behavior management techniques and data collection methods.
Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting intervention strategies as needed to ensure continued growth and development.
Mental Health Technician
Segel Trials
08.2017 - 01.2025
Tracked essential health indicators and noted client actions.
Behavior Technician
Holistic Recovery Center
01.2017 - 06.2018
Monitor clients. 12 step meetings, asst in daily living skills. Mentor clients in treatment. Drive vans to appointments .. asst in medical needs
Res tech
BAYADA Home Health Care
04.2017 - 01.2018
Administered medications, monitored vitals, and managed G-tube care.
Mental Health Technician
South Florida State Hospital
09.2016 - 08.2017
Duties included: vital signs, weights, bed ck. charting behavior changes and medical issues to nurse Hygiene, some cleaning
Accomplishments: Behavior training, first aid, CPR
Skills Used: To have awareness of behavior changes. mentor and understand persons with special needs in unusually situations. Patients and safety ..knowing where your patients Are no matter what the criss
Behavioral Health Technician
Here's Help
09.2015 - 03.2017
Work with adults and kids ages 14-23 in a rehab facility. Providing education and training also mentoring. I process clients before they inter the program for behavior and abuse also their issues
Behavioral Health Technician
Youth and Families, LLC
04.2015 - 03.2017
Drug rehab/ ages 13-17 I provide mentoring and companionship, monitor behavior, ck for signs of relapse. Asst the therapist in therapeutic treatment. Also I test urine dally
Mental Health Technician/ community supporter
Onondaga community living
09.2002 - 08.2015
Cleaning, cooking, pass medication, vital signs, progress notes, take clients to dr appt. help with personal hygiene and needs
Accomplishments: Being good co worker .. Working hard to achieve goals for the people I work with. Coming to work everyday and often on days I was off..
Skills Used: Very good at problem solving. Behavior training, also being a very good mentor. Using good judgement in the time of crisis.
Teacher Assistant
Buffalo Board Education
01.1998 - 06.2000
Help teachers in the class room with lesson plans, hall monitor, help out in lunch room
Accomplishments: Mentoring young kids with behavior issues .. Help students with leaning & sports also life skills. Behavior management
Skills Used: Patients & strong will power .. The ability to teach and mentor children ..
Education
None - BS credits
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY
06.2005
High school or equivalent - Humanities / history
Grover Cleveland HS
Syracuse, NY
06.1991
Skills
Behavioral training/ BHT Certificate (10 years)
CPR (10 years)
CPR FIRST AID (10 years)
Acute Care
English
CPR Certified (6 years)
Computer Literacy
Leadership Experience
Documentation
Microsoft Powerpoint
Behavior Management
Behavioral Health
Medication Administration
Special Needs
Stress reduction techniques
Certification
RBT Certification
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Accomplishments
Owned a juice bar
Assessments
Work Style: Conscientiousness — Highly Proficient
March 2020
Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working
Full results: Highly Proficient
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Additional Information
Skills
Med certification, CPR First AID, behavior training, knowledge of computer soft ware