Manager Management

Karen ONeal

Email: abo4lt@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ******** ******* *****

City: Clayton

State: NC

Zip: 27520

Country: USA

Phone: 919-***-****

Skill Level: Assistant

Salary Range: 30

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Karen O'Neal

1118 Parkside Village Drive

Clayton, NC 27520

919-***-**** (H)

919-***-**** (C)

abo4lt@r.postjobfree.com

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Dear Human Resource Manager:

In response to a recent announcement, please accept this letter in application for the Human Service position currently available within your company.

As you can see from my enclosed resume, my degrees, as well as my diverse skills, make me a strong candidate for this position. I would be bringing a broad range of skills. Human service/social skills being brought are behavior management, developmental counseling support for mental health and disabilities, autism and communication, and level 3 group home behavior modification of adolescence up to age 17. Other skills I possess are filing and record keeping, service and progress notes training, documentation, utilization review, structure and organization, computer, word processing, internet, networking and data entry skills. Also, I am First Aid and CPR Certified and can administer medications.

I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss my credentials with you at a mutually convenient time. If you have questions or would like to schedule an interview, please call 252-919-***-**** or email abo4lt@r.postjobfree.com. Thank you for your consideration.

Respectfully yours,

Karen O`Neal

Enclosure: Resume

Karen O'Neal

1118 Parkside Village Drive Clayton, NC 27520 919-***-**** abo4lt@r.postjobfree.com

Profile: Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, documentation, budgeting, counseling and interaction with persons with disabilities or special needs

Build relationships of mutual trust, find and perceive needs, take appropriate action and interact with a wide range of people

Organize information, people or things in a systematic way with attention to detail and follow through with all assigned tasks

Out-going, sincere, dedicated team player providing support for others with good attitude, attendance and listening skills

Experience:

RHA Health Services, Inc. Benson, NC

House Manager 3/11 to 12/11

Supervised and maintained two group homes in Johnston/Harnett counties with 9-10 staff and 6 adults in each home

Created recreational activities calendars and staff schedules

Maintained records for staff performance and personnel issues

Generated a purchased budget between two homes for groceries, supplies, etc...and provided direct support as needed

Transported individuals to various appointments

Participated in team meetings such as Quality Management

Worked closely with QMRP/QDDP while supporting people with disabilities

* Provided supportive counseling to the individuals and the staff during critical situations to prevent or intervene in behavioral episodes based on behavior plans and employee standards.

Preferred Alternatives New Bern, NC

Community Support Worker 2006 to 2011

Provided assistance with direct preventative and therapeutic interventions to persons with developmental disabilities and special needs to rehabilitate functional skills, adaptation, socialization, communication, coping, self- management of symptoms, daily and community skills, behavior and anger management to directly increase goals of a person-centered plan

Managed psycho-education and training to families and unpaid caregivers

Coordinated service coordination activities, on-going symptom monitoring and management

Generated input in modifications, ensured rights are understood and exercised by person served

Completed documentation, submitted accurate and legible service notes, maintained an organized workspace and paperwork system, and attended treatment team meetings, audits, and committees

Assisted in teaching verbalization and communication skills to autistic children, established and maintained effective working relationships with colleagues, employees, and peers, and was self-sufficient in job duties once trained

Carolina Choice, LLC New Bern, NC

Group Home Director 2002 to 2006

Provided supportive counseling and skills to assist adolescents with behavior management and self-help living skills to succeed in the community

Supervised and mentored 10 staff and 4 clients, including tutoring teenagers

Advocate attending treatment team meetings, appointments, therapy, and doctor's visits

Implemented, supervised and/or coordinated various administrative duties and various activities

Assisted and planned behavior management programs, schedules, and structure

Reviewed and completed medical records filing and peer review reports

Dispensed and monitored the dispensation of medications given to individuals served

Neuse Mental Health New Bern, NC

Teaching Parent Assistant 1997 to 2002

Recommended behavior management, tutoring and monitoring for children 9 to 13 years old

Completed progress and service notes, audits, filing, and computer related requests and assignments

Advocate attending treatment team meetings, appointments, and therapy

Participated in trainings, seminars, and workshops, coordinated and participated in social and interpersonal skills and activities

Prepared quarterly peer review reports and filed medical records

Dispensed medication to individuals served

Life Incorporated New Bern, NC

Habilitation Associate II 1995 to 1996

Taught self help living skills to mild to moderate mentally challenged adults

Completed progress notes and reports, including filing in medical records

Provided transportation to and from school, appointments, and social functions

Dispensed medication and kept accurate record of dispensation

Howell's Center Riverbend, NC

Developmental Technician 1989 to 1995

Taught self-help skill through adaptation and interactions with mentally challenged children; such as personal care and hygiene

Counseled clients in using adaptive equipment, including utensils and other adaptive modifications

Coordinated with teachers and habilitation assistance workers in well structured learning

Participated and interacted in community, outdoor and indoor activities and functions

Education:

Apex School of Theology Apex, NC

Currently pursuing Masters in Christian Counseling and Christian Education 2012

Mount Olive College New Bern, NC

Bachelors in Criminal Justice 2010

East Carolina University Greenville, NC

Social Work Transfer Credits 2000-2002

Craven Community College New Bern, NC

Associate in Arts-Social Work 1995

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