Life Skills Social Service
Resume:
Natasha Ringer
Henderson, NV *****
***************@*****.***
To obtain a position within the social service field that will allow growth opportunities. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Life Skills Instructor
New Vista Ranch-North Las Vegas, NV
October 2023 to Present
work directly with Individuals having intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including medical and behavioral issues, whom reside in one of New Vista’s 19 homes. Life Skills Instructor position is responsible to assist the Senior Life Skills Instructor (House Manager) in daily oversight and supervision of operations of the house, Life Skills Instructors provide assistance with daily living skills and direct service in supporting Individuals’ morning, afternoon and evening routines. This includes but is not limited to assisting with meal preparation, hygiene, budgeting and transportation to support Individuals to reach their highest potential. Specific duties assigned by shift (day, swing, grave). In-Home Family Consultant
Boys Town-Las Vegas, NV
November 2023 to March 2024
Provides intervention services for IHFS. • Develops and maintains effective working relationships with families and with community service resources, including medical professionals, public welfare personnel, lawyers, therapists, law enforcement staff, school officials, neighbors, and religious and youth organization representatives utilizing referral sources as necessary.
• Provides screening and assessment to determine program eligibility and identifies areas to address in the service plan if applicable.
• Provides training and support in the development and utilization of functional skills to families with problems and individuals associated with the families.
• Assesses problems and provides care to youth and families; monitors individual and family progress in the attainment of predetermined goals providing regular review and update of service plans.
• Provides outreach and prevention services to include increasing community awareness, and offering informational and educational service programs to youth and families.
• Maintains appropriate level of direct contact with families per program requirements, and remains available to families 24/7, for crisis intervention as needed.
• Provides consumers, including school personnel and others working with children served by the program, training in the management of difficult behaviors.
• Promotes family self-determination by assisting family in identifying and accessing community services and resources.
• Educates families on the needs of good physical health, quality medical attention and preventive health care.
• Assists families in building on their spiritual and religious beliefs or practices as a source of strength to reach their goals.
• Promotes culture of professionalism through role modeling and respect.
• Meets with families and children at various locations; utilizes own vehicle to travel to work destinations and to transport youth as authorized.
Employer Case Manager PSR/ BST Worker
HelpCare, Inc.-Henderson, NV
March 2018 to June 2023
Behavior management, Social competency, Problem identification and resolution, Effective communication, Moral reasoning, Self-sufficiency, Life goals, and or Sense of humor Provide clients with the maximum amount of hourly services per week as authorized by Nevada Medicaid. Contractors will comply with Nevada Medicaid requirements per Chapter 400 prior to case assignment. Crisis management, and work with other county agencies to meet client needs. Contractors must report to the executive director as soon as possible all incidents that have occurred with regards to the client. Participation in treatment team and professional meetings as well as strategic support consultation services providing therapeutic team members with education and information on Clinical Mental Health Services.
Interaction with family /the client’s preferred social support system to facilitate client success. Assist in the coordination of transportation to physicians, medical screenings, and community events which provide socialization opportunities, medication management and time management education interventions, etc. to meet treatment plan goals, as needed. Interventionist Location: Las Vegas
Tandem Therapy Services-Las Vegas, NV
November 2016 to June 2018
Description : Assist in creating instructional materials, Participate in team meetings, Actively participate in staff training programs designed to increase overall skills, Communicate in a professional manner with parents, BCBAs, trainers, other therapists and staff, Maintain confidentiality about clients, families and center by abiding by all HIPPA regulations 20 Complete daily paperwork and data collection in a detailed, accurate, consistent and timely manner, Function as an active member of the treatment team, working with other therapists, Behavior Analysts, and the family to implement the client’s treatment plan, 20 Assist team in the assessment of skills to complete relevant evaluations
(ABLLS, VB-MAPP, etc.) Provide input on novel behaviors not addressed in the client's treatment plan or obstacles to implementation of current program,
Maintain a high percentage of engagement/on-task time, Take direction from others and receive constructive feedback positively, 20 providing direct therapy and implementing one-on-one skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs, collecting data on clients in the form of graphs and reports, communicating with parents and other caregivers regarding client progress, program material creation and organization, reports, conducting toilet training programs, and collaborating with teams which includes other staff, family members and other providers of the client in order to create meaningful sustainable change in the child’s life,
Attend company coaching and training meetings as well as provide parent or teacher training and coaching. 20 Utilize and apply Applied Behavioral Analysis principles to autistic patients, Motivate the patient through positive reinforcement of good behaviors and ignoring incorrect behaviors, increase socialization, play and language skills, while minimizing or eliminating negative behaviors, treat a number of disorders in brain development, including autistic disorder, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder and Asperger syndrome,
Office Manager / Case Manager
Dates Ogifi Behavioral Health Services-North Las Vegas, NV October 2016 to April 2018
Major Duties: Description: responsible for delivery of quality, timely and professional treatment services to the clients. Provides direct and indirect clinical services within the scope of licensure, certification, education and experience. Functions as a team member. Transmits the goals and mission in a professional and ethical manner. 50 Provide psychosocial rehab and basic skills training to individuals, children, adolescents, and families. PSR services consist of the following components: Independent living services Case management
Employment-related activities Educational services Coordination with health professionals and county agencies Housing-related services Social activities and communication Primary Guidelines 10 Services are social or behavioral in nature rather than medical Emphasis is on client strength rather than pathology Emphasis is on here and now rather than the past Services are unique to the individual to address specific issues Services are rendered by a trained PSR worker with a treatment plan initiated and directed by a licensed clinical mental health professional with a minimum credential of MFT, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist.
Identifying antecedents to anger i.e. rejection, abandonment, past hurts, etc. Handling criticism properly Thinking before acting Avoiding emotionally-charged situations . Discovery Mind and Wellness Center Job Title:
Dates-QMHA
August 2015 to November 2017
Major Duties: Description : Medicaid Approved Current NPI number. Analyzes and interprets client functional level; assesses client's independent living skills; assesses current environment problems and community support; determines client eligibility for services. 25 Develop service/treatment plans; conducts individual and group meetings; develops skills training programs; interacts with clients and families; teaches independent living skills and provides encouragement and advice on methods for maintaining appropriate behavior; develops community support; manages at-risk behavior and performs crisis intervention, may supervise paraprofessional staff. Visit clients and collateral contacts to observe clients and services; ensures client access to services; advocates for client rights; ensures least restrictive environment and treatment alternatives; supports client/family in achieving rehabilitative goals; monitors medication compliance; provides emergency crisis intervention, and after hours on-call services. Train paraprofessionals in implementing programs and treatment plans; consults and trains in specific psycho- social and living skills, intervention, and rehabilitative methods with parents, staff, and service providers. ABA Therapist
The Behavioral Institute-Las Vegas, NV
November 2014 to March 2017
Major Duties: Description : Utilize and apply Applied Behavioral Analysis principles to autistic patients, Motivate the patient through positive reinforcement of good behaviors and ignoring incorrect behaviors, increase socialization, play and language skills, while minimizing or eliminating negative behaviors, treat a number of disorders in brain development, including autistic disorder, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder and Asperger syndrome,
20 providing direct therapy and implementing one-on-one skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs, collecting data on clients in the form of graphs and reports, communicating with parents and other caregivers regarding client progress, program material creation and organization, reports, conducting toilet training programs, and collaborating with teams which includes other staff, family members and other providers of the client in order to create meaningful sustainable change in the child’s life, Attend company coaching and training meetings as well as provide parent or teacher training and coaching. 20 Assist team in the assessment of skills to complete relevant evaluations (ABLLS, VB-MAPP, Instructor
American Preparatory Academy-Las Vegas, NV
August 2015 to August 2016
Major Duties: Description : Take attendance, check learning plans, change daily schedule, dispense family communication envelope, and instruct Math, Reading and Spelling classes, Grade papers, prepare for tests, be accountable for the class schedule, monitor recess transitions. 50 Assist the teacher in Choral responses, Completing work, tracking students, helping students stay in learning position and keeping the teaching and the lunch area clean and monitor the end of the day procedures. Monitor and take control of the classroom if the teacher is not available.
Program Lead
Nevada Senior Services-Dates
April 2014 to August 2015
Major Duties: Description: Create daily, weekly, monthly lesson plans for individuals with special needs, Replacing monthly data sheets, Filing clients' goal sheets and data sheets when progress notes are done, Completing assessments for upcoming Individual Support Plans as assigned by the Program Coordinator, Overseeing the accurate completion of weekly menus, special diet menus, and supporting the Program Coordinator in updating protocols as needed, Overseeing completion of, daily activity calendars, and using personal calendars on a regular basis, Providing continuity in training goals, quality and communication between shifts, Overseeing completion of Weekly Planning meetings and facilitating the follow through, Responds to emergencies affecting individuals, including administering CPR and using approved intervention techniques. Serves on a treatment team to review resident's progress, treatment, and educational plans; reports on activities, programs, and attendance. Education
Bachelor's degree in History
Georgia College and State University - Milledgeville, GA August 1997 to December 2000
Skills
• Customer service
• HIPAA
• Group home
• English
• Communication skills
• Writing skills
• Management
• Direct support
• Caregiving
• Interviewing
• Supervising experience
• Budgeting
• Working with people with developmental disabilities
• Working with people with disabilities
• Quality assurance
• Teaching
• Classroom management
• Organizational skills
• Social work
• Experience with children
• Tutoring
• Working with people with autism
• Computer skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Salesforce
• Project management
• Human resources
• Leadership
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
November 2021 to August 2027
CPR Certification
March 2023 to October 2025
First Aid Certification
January 2023 to January 2025
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