SUMMARY

Passionate, motivated and dedicated Behavioral Health Professional with over 15 years’ experience providing structured support to youth and adult clients. Skilled in providing students with study and life skills. Demonstrated ability in facilitating professional and leadership development for students.

CORE COMPETENICES

Experience in coordinating, developing, and communicating IEP and IDP for implementation

Skilled in coordinating with program instructors, case managers, and other staff to ensure program and student outcomes

Provide student support in academics and personal growth

Skilled at developing program activities and daily schedules

Experienced in developing and leading individual and group training exercises

Strong team player capable of strategic planning, achieving goals, and contributing to group

Expert in all areas of case management with the ability to relate students of all ages and diverse backgrounds

Maintenance of records in paper and electronic formats including progress notes, encounter data, outcome data

Serve as a mentor/independent trainer in life skills development and sports

Lead Coach for Mt. Airy Bantams Football Team (Community Youth League)

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, PhotoShop, and Excel

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Adult Blended Targeted Case Manager, COMHAR, Philadelphia, PA 8/2018-Present

Assessing the consumer needs, developing service plan in conjunction with the consumer, linking the consumer to the agreed upon services & ongoing monitoring of services/supports

Obtaining specialized services through available mental health treatment and rehabilitation services and facilities

Organizing and bringing to bear resources available in the local community and generic service providers

Truancy Case Manager, United Communities, Philadelphia, PA 11/2017 – 4/2018

Provide support and case manage services that will ensure an improvement in attendance and academic status

Structures ideas and facts in a clear and understandable manner appropriate for the individuals or groups

Identify and analyze existing and potential problems systematically and thoroughly

Program Coordinator, Devereux Whiltlock Center, Philadelphia, PA 7/2017 – 11/2017

Direct the operation of assigned residential facility(s) to ensure provision of quality services

Supervise assistant treatment coordinators/supervisors, residential program leaders/staff to ensure clients are safe, healthy and living in a clean environment

Participate in the hiring process by interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff

Coordinate staff schedules

Monitor the site to ensure a safe and secure environment is maintained for clients

Monitor programmatic and financial documentation and records

Behavioral Health Worker, Community Council, Philadelphia, PA 10/2014 – 03/2017

Supervised and monitored activities of children and adolescents in a school environment in accordance with the behavioral plan with the emphasis on prevention rather than intervention

Assist teacher with implementation of behavioral plan.

Intervened as needed with problem behaviors that are exhibited, which includes but are not limited to counseling, removing them from the area, verbal prompts, securing the assistance of clinical staff, etc.

Deescalated crisis situations to prevent student harm to self, others students or staff.

Collaborated with school personnel as directed by the Clinician.

Direct Support Professional, JEVS Human Services, Philadelphia, PA 07/2010 – 01/2015

Managed daily records; maintaining logs of resident progress, activities, and incidents

Created tactical plans for personal care, crisis management, and client supervision

Communicated and implemented updates/changes upon shift changes and coordinating shift task rotations

Special Education Liaison, Chester Community Charter School, Chester, PA 10/2013 – 10/2014

Interfaced with teachers and staff support daily to strategize learning plans & commitments

Specialized in classroom leadership support with managing student learning agendas

Tracked student progress and provided overall management of student behavior and achievement

Case Manager, Shelia Dennis House, Philadelphia, PA 11/ 2010 – 06/ 2011

Assisted homeless women in a shelter environment

Placed clients in employment, housing, and with various income supports

Coordinate education and medical services as needed

Mental Health Professional, Elwyn, Media, PA 02/2008– 07/2010

Managed cases, created treatment plans, and tracked client progress reports

Led group sessions, conducted focus groups and trainings, and provided dual diagnosis

Implemented staff/client procedures

EDUCATION

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelors of Arts in Communications,

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