Michelle Buchanan

** **** **** ******, ******* VA, 23666

Cell: 434-***-****

Email:acxug8@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

Creative, assertive and inspired child care professional with expertise in the area of young children and early age development.

Enthusiastic self-starter with a passion for guiding the youth towards success and celebrity their unique strengths.

Team player with a mature and patient temperament and strong communication skills.

Also possessing experience with adolescent youth, family counseling, rehabilitative treatment and consultation skills.

Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral assessments/clinical and family interventions.

Ability to think in terms of population management, addressing a large clientele in the most efficient ways possible.

Ability to make quick and accurate assessments.

Compassionate and reliable visionary dedicated to the success of both the individual and the community.

EXPERIENCE

CHA Counseling Services January 2015-Present

Mental Health Clinician/Intensive In-Home Counselor

Assist clients and their family with community resources

Maintain confidential charts and implement progress notes

Transport clients to and from appointments

Monitored and maintained the safety and security of the clients

Provides on-going case management services and rehabilitation services foryouth and/or adults with mental illness and/or individuals with developmental disabilities.

Demonstrates a positive role model to the youth/adults and advocates on their behalf.

Responsible for coordination, planning and implementation of the treatment plan.

CDC Day Care Center July 2009-January 2015

Lead Kindergarten Childcare Teacher

Plan and implement creative curriculum including lesson plans and activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children promotingtheir emotional and communal development

Observe and monitor child’s development, to discover signs of emotional or developmental troubles and successes in children

Develop and maintain current, accurate and confidential records for each child including day by day observations and information regarding daily activities, meals served, medicine administered and overall conduct and development

Maintain daily notes of these findings and appropriately communicate to parents keeping them informed of program expectations, activities and their child’s progress

Build children’s esteem providing a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable

Establish policies and procedures including acceptable disciplinary policies

Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and safe at all times

Family Redirection, December 2008- November 2010

In House Counselor

Provided counseling, treatment and support to emotionally disturbed or offending children with behavioral issues, ages four to fifteen years old

Assisted adolescents to achieve their goals and objectives by conducting individual and family counseling sessions, reviewing adolescent’s behaviors on a regular basis, developing conflict resolution strategies and facilitating crisis intervention with them

Prepared quarterly and annual reports regarding adolescent’s behavior and progress; maintained case-management files

Assessed emergency and medical situations and determined appropriate action: notified supervisor, police, parents, hospital, as appropriate and/or completes incident report

Designed and implement Individualized Service Plans (ISP)

Maintain confidential charts and implement progress notes

Transport clients to and from appointments

Monitored and maintained the safety and security of the clients

Keystone Behavior Center, November 2008-July 2009

Mental Health Counselor

Guided clients through the process of making decisions about their future and encouraged behavioral changes in clients at risk for, physical disorders and helped them make healthier lifestyle choices

Helped clients, aged five to eighteen, develop strategies and skills to change their behavior and to cope with difficult

situations

Provided clients with self-management skills and educational information needed so they can be full participants in their own treatment and recovery

Referred clients to other resources or services in the community, such as support groups or inpatient treatment facilities

Observed, reported and assisted in the detection of “at risk” clients, with the aim of preventing further psychological or physical deterioration

Supervised transportation for clients who required medical visits to obtain needed social suppor

Jackson Field Homes, October 2005-December 2007

Residential Counselor

Counseled teenage mothers and facilitated both group and one on one sessions to offer emotional and medical support including prenatal care, access to parenting classes, job training and independent living options promoting improved social skills and tools for success

Promoted a strong and supportive sense of community by teaching and modeling cooperation, respect, and responsibility encouraging clients to effectively communicate and positively interact with one another

Helped defuse and de-escalate any potential behavior emergencies through crisis intervention, and brief, intermediate, and long-term counseling approaches with the client

Assisted with the program efforts towards family reunification and successfully mainstreaming young clients back to the community

Scheduled medical appointments and transported residents to necessary when appropriate

O.R. Behavioral Program, July 2002-December 2005

Human Resource Recruiter/ Residential Counselor

Partnered with hiring managers and directors to access and understand job needs and competencies

Conducted full cycle recruiting including screening, interviews, reference checks and evaluations

Trained new hires to understand policies, procedures and environmental nuances within the facility

Assisted the transition of new employees into their roles familiarizing them with clients, case files, standards and overall work landscape

Reviewed case files and worked with employees to develop treatment plans for clients and support structures to promote independent living skills

Monitored new hires providing guidance through initial counseling sessions with clients mentoring their development within the first months of employment

Assisted in individual or group sessions to assist clients in overcoming dependencies. adjusting to life and making changes

Monitored and administered client’s use of medication

EDUCATION

Ashford University Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Development Leadership (EXP. 05/2017)

Thomas Nelson Community College - Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Development

Liberty University- Bachelor Degree in Crisis Counselor (Transferred)

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Development

Early Childhood Director Certification

Early Childhood Manager Certification

Medication Certified

Crisis Intervention

CDL Class B

CPR/First Aid

Microsoft Suite-Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Two CDA’s (State Of Virginia and Thomas Nelson Community College)

Event Planner and International Caterer

References available upon request

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