Mental Health Associate - Full Time, Days - NuView Academy
Qualifications Profile
Highly motivated, client-oriented, and enthusiastic professional, offering
strong background in psychology, behavioral analysis, direct care support,
and crisis prevention management.
< Possess an adept knowledge in applied behavioral analysis, evidently
shown in the effective handling of persons with developmental
disabilities and autism.
< Exhibit strong receptive approach in emergency situations through an
exceptional crisis prevention proficiency.
< Recognized for providing outstanding client service through strong
coordination, management, and customer relation skills.
< Exhibit bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Areas of Expertise
Developmental Behavioral Assessment Training and Development Management
Strategic Planning Welfare and Safety Attributes
Mental Disability Diagnosis General/Administrative Management
Crisis Intervention Skills Organizational Preparedness Mechanism
Relevant Skills
Patient Management and Behavioral Analysis
. Demonstrated expertise in the field of psychology through facilitating
applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism
. Expertly responded to emergency situations through the use of various
crisis prevention management technique including basket hold and arm
hold to patients with developmental disabilities
. Played a significant role in providing care to adults and young adults
with developmental disabilities and autism to increase their
independence and improve their life skills.
. Mentored students with developmental disabilities on basic education
and developmental activities
. Made substantial contribution in planning, coordinating, and executing
plans to ensure child learning, safety, and possible diagnosis of a
learning or mental disability in partnership with the State Child
Study Team
. Ensured quality healthcare and assistance to clients through
outstanding communication and customer service proficiency
. Leveraged skills in handling and developing individualized
rehabilitation plans and goals in response to the need of various
clients
Communications and Professionalism
. Diligently coordinated with state agencies, including Department of
Children and Families and Department of Development Disabilities in
order to carry out basic functions and services to the clients
. Collaborated with the company in devising an effective training to new
employees with regards to the best practice of utilizing crisis
prevention strategies
Management and Coordination
. Engaged in overseeing the overall function of all centers and closely
monitored all classroom operations
Work Chronology
Center Supervisor Eden Autism Services-Crossroads Center, Hamilton, NJ
2012-Present
Customer Service Associate WAWA, East Windsor, NJ 2011-2012
Assistant Director Children's Center for Learning, North Brunswick, NJ
2006-2009
Substitute Teacher New Brunswick Board of Education, New Brunswick, NJ
2005-2006
Education
Bachelor of Science in Psychology: Rutgers University ( New Brunswick, NJ
2011
Coursework in Major: 2004: Rutgers University ( Newark, NJ
Coursework In Major: 2002: Catholic University of America ( Washington DC
Credentials
First Aid Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Substitute Teaching License
Crisis Prevention and Techniques Certification