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Charita Shannon
*** **** **** ******, *******, Illinois 60653
Main: 312-***-**** .Email: acd8pf@r.postjobfree.com
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OBJECTIVE
I'm an enthusiastic, knowledge-hungry individual seeking to establish
myself in a position that will provide an opportunity for professional
advancement and continued career growth.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
. Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity; demonstrate sound work
ethics
. Consistent, fair, compassionate and understanding
. Flexible, adaptable and able to work effectively in a variety of
settings
. Works independently with little or no supervision; works effectively
as a team player and leader
LICENSES, TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS
. Basic Health & Safety Module Day I & II
. CPR, CPI and HIPAA
. QIDP Training Hours, Intro to DD Environment Fire Safety
. Basics of Behavior, Human Rights, Abuse & Neglect
. Service Planning Development & Improvement, Finding the Leader in You
. Identifying and Reporting Allegations of Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation,
Death or Serious Injury; Incident Report Writing
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Envision Unlimited . Chicago, IL . 2006-Present
Unit Coordinator/Case Manager
. Coordinate, supervise and monitor staff and client activities to
ensure client training programs and activities are correctly
implemented
. Design, develop and prepare initial semi-annual and annual client
program plans; analyze individual skills and abilities and establish
goals and methods to achieve planned objectives
. Develop, schedule and implement a variety of client staffing; initiate
and conduct meetings with I.D. Team; analyze client activity records,
review program plans and evaluate progress towards achievement
. Meet with program parents, community, live-in staff and other
significant individuals as necessary to review client activities and
needs for special services and follow-up on planned objectives; refer
for other services as needed
. Act as a liaison between unit rehabilitation and production
departments to resolve staff and/or client problems related to goal
objectives
Mount Pleasant Iowa Middle School . Mt. Pleasant, IA . 2006
At Risk Youth Worker
. Distributed medications and facilitated substance abuse courses for at
risk youth
. Served as a mentor, providing guidance and structure for residential
youth
. Coordinated and supervised activities and events; lead an array of
afterschool exercises and programs
. Tutored youth with minor disabilities and disadvantages with core
subjects
EDUCATION
The Chicago School of Psychology . Chicago, IL . 2008
Certificate in Applied Forensic Psychology
Iowa Wesleyan College . Mt. Pleasant, IA . 2006
Bachelor of Arts; Major: Psychology