Mental Health Assistant, Security Officer

- DAVID W. PERSUITTE -

Ashburnham, Mass. *****

1-978-***-**** - *****@*******.***

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2016

Leadership:

Demonstrated ability to direct the efforts of a focused group

Ability to lead, individually contribute and work within a team

Communicates well in achieving desired goals. Med Certified.,

Available for various shifts, especially responsible for maintaining a safe milieu at night

Currently exploring academic options to further Human Services endeavor.

Strives to find additional ways to enhance, and acheive desired goals.

CPR, First Aid, First Responder Certified.

Technical:

Experienced in various aspects of the Human Services field for over Thirty years

Utilized individual service plans and assisted residents with basic living skills,

social skills and community orientation.

Trained in crises/aggression management and First Aid/CPR certified

Provided short-term crisis support for on site crisis stabilization facility

Worked with MH/MR children as well as adults, at risk youth, substance abuse, geriatrics

Provided short-term crisis support for on site crisis stabilization facility

Evaluated mental health emergencies in hospital emergency department,

at mobile locations, onsite and via telephone triage.

May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse in accordance will set

individual plan regarding family, parenting, or marital problems; suicide; stress management;

problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging, mental and emotional health

Performed assigned administrative and household duties, initiating the morning routines as

well as consumer supports at the beginning of the day.

Character Traits:

Ability to interact well with diverse, multi-cultural populations

Strong sense of duty and compassion, combined with a high level of integrity

Flexible and adaptable. ability to observe the "bigger picture" and respond accordingly.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Devereux Rutland, MA. 2015 - 2015

Residential Counselor Fitchburg, MA.

Alternatives Unlimited Whitinsville, MA. 2012 - 2013

1:1 Adult / Residential Counselor, Fitchburg/Winchendon, MA.

Family Home Care Leominster, MA. 2010 - 2012

Direct Care Preschool, Adolescent

The Institute For Professional Practice, Fitchburg, MA. 2006 - 2009

Adult Day Program Instructor/Residential Counselor

MA Halfway House/Community Strategies, Lancaster, MA 1997 - 1998

Adult Residential Counselor

Perkins School, Lancaster, MA 1996 - 1997

Multi-Complex Adolecent Residential Counselor

North Central Human Services, Gardner, MA 1995 - 1996

Adult Residential Counselor Multi-Program

Hernando County Head Start Program, Brooksville, FL 1991 - 1992

Teacher's Assistant

Greenbriar Psychiatric Hospital, Brooksville, FL 1989 - 1990

Adult / Alolecent Mental Health Technician

Hernando Association for Retarded Citizens, Brooksville, FL 1988 - 1989

Supervisor Adult Community Landscaping Division

Herbert Lipton Mental Health Center, Leominster, MA. 1988 - 1989

Mental Health Technician - Crisis Intervention

Eastwood Manor Nursing Home, Fitchburg, MA. 1986 - 1987

Geriatric Direct Patient Care

U.S.NAVY Naval Air Station Willow Grove, PA. 1980 - 1984

Aircraft Mechanic / Securty Officer

Worcester County Respite Care, Worcester, MA 1978 - 1980

Handicapped-Child Care Provider

Fitchburg Center For Brain-injured children, Fitchburg, MA 1978 - 1979

Pattern Facilitator, Transport

Day Street Head Start Program, Fitchburg, MA 1977 - 1978

Teacher's Assistant

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