Tyson Little
Carlyle,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Services Caseworker
Illinois Department Of Human Services
02.2020 - Current
- Interviewed applicants for services and supported application completion as necessary.
- Kept and established comprehensive case files to support proper documentation and record retention.
- Prepared documents for review and completion by service applicants, supporting completion and responding to questions.
- Described procedures, requirements and benefits to clients and interested parties.
- Established positive relationships with aid recipients and assessed goals, working hard to address individual needs and tailor services to suit them.
Correctional Officer
Illinois Department Of Corrections
06.2016 - 02.2020
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
Mental Health Technician II
Illinois Department Of Human Services
02.2002 - 06.2016
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Mental Health Technician I
Illinois Department Of Human Services
02.2001 - 02.2002
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Mental Health Technician Trainee
Illinois Department Of Human Services
05.2000 - 02.2001
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL05.2007
Skills
- Medicare and Medicaid Applications
- Referral Coordination
- Client Advocacy
- Case Documentation
- Client Education
- Crisis Management
- Facility Security
- Surveillance
- Weapons Training
- Criminal Investigations
- Firearm Operations Trained
- Crisis Intervention Training
Timeline
Human Services Caseworker
Illinois Department Of Human Services
02.2020 - Current
Correctional Officer
Illinois Department Of Corrections
06.2016 - 02.2020
Mental Health Technician II
Illinois Department Of Human Services
02.2002 - 06.2016
Mental Health Technician I
Illinois Department Of Human Services
02.2001 - 02.2002
Mental Health Technician Trainee
Illinois Department Of Human Services
05.2000 - 02.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Kaskaskia College
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