Residential Specialist Manager
Resume:
JANICE BRIESE
**** ***** ***** *****, ********, North Dakota 58503
(C) 701-***-****
*******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
I am highly self-directed and motivated to provide outcomes for people and agencies. I maintain a strict schedule for myself and am able to work independently with little to no direction. Able to complete tasks but like flexibility in developing techniques that will provide individual outcomes. I believe I am a professional offering excellent communication and computer skills, meeting deadlines and working with a high level of multicultural awareness and adaptability. I can provide strong yet flexible leadership that is adaptable to changing demands of individuals and agencies. In past positions I worked independently gathering information for systems and provided accurate information for positive results for agencies and legal systems. I am looking for a position that will be able to encompass all of my skills from education and life experiences and provide flexibility to work independently to be a part of teams.
SKILLS:
Problem resolution capability
Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
Investigation skills
Program development following gathering of information
Working with computer programs
Patient and family advocacy
Program development:
oDevelopmental Disabilities
oMental health/crisis intervention
oAddictions
oBehavioral program/interventions
EXPERIENCE:
CONTACT TRACER 06/01/2020 to Present
State of North Dakota
Joined the State of North Dakota team to follow and document the Covid 19 epidemic in the State of North Dakota. Became a team member in identifying positive Covid 19 cases within the State. Made phone calls to gather information regarding the positive test results and identifying location within the state; possible areas of outbreaks; contacts that were made during the contagious period time of infection. Documenting all results- clarifying vaccinations and logging following relevant information for data research. Worked independently from a home office that provided privacy for personal information to be kept confidential. Kept a schedule that was needed to meet the demands of the work flow to provide the efficient information for the State to have accurate information to provide to the Federal government.
RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST I
Centre Inc. 01/2016 to 2020
Residentially providing a supportive and structured living environment in which general counseling, drug testing, intensive monitoring, and chemical dependency and other treatment services are provided to adults who can benefit from a cognitive behavioral approach. This position consists of seeing that Assessment(s) are completed, and a comprehensive individualized treatment plan is followed. This position consists of maintaining accountability in the community for individuals and working with employers to provide financial stability for individuals as they reenter society.
SUBSTITUE TEACHING
Bismarck School System 09/2015 TO PRESENT
Working in the Bismarck Elementary School system with grades K-5 at present time. Including general core classes; Special Education; Music; Reading/Speech; and Physical Education classes. Following lesson plans; and providing flexibility in changing plans as needed.
Professional Educator’s License: 000421928
GUARDIAN AD LITEM 01/2013 TO 2017
Youth Works’ North Dakota Lay Guardian ad Litem Program
Fargo, North Dakota
Appointment by the court system to advocate for the best interest of the child involved in Juvenile Court.
Information gathering for the court.
Making recommendations to the court.
Advocating for a speedy decision that takes into account impact of delays and time on the child.
The core function of a guardian is an objective examination of the child’s situation to assist the court in understanding the child’s true circumstances and needs. A guardian’s role is to ensure every child lives in a safe, healthy permanent family. This is as needed position, does not include set hours and is worked from my home office.
RESIDENTIAL MANAGER 07/2008 TO 2015 HEARTVIEW FOUNDATION BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA
Residential management of a social detoxification program. This includes hiring of staff, staff training, and functions related to staff supervision. Facilitating staff meetings to provide staff training and development of management practices with a residential unit. This includes following direction from the Program Director and addiction counselors. It includes medical and addiction practices related to a treatment plan developed for recovery. This includes recognizing
mental health issues and following developed plans of intervention in crisis situations. Other duties as listed:
Ensure HIPAA compliance.
Coordinate Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify
performance areas for improvement, for patients while in
treatment.
Participate in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
Contributed substantially to successful JACHO accreditation.
Follow infection control procedures.
Initiate and follow assessments for mental health issues
Maintain all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
Book Keeper 01/2008 to 09/2008
Home Depot Bismarck, North Dakota
Bookkeeping responsibilities including: vault audits
Daily cash audits
Reconciling balances from previous sales
Input of daily sales and receipts
Working with Kronos for staff time keeping
The position ended when Home Depot closed.
QMRP/Program Coordinator 09/1986 to 11/2007
Enable, Inc. Bismarck, ND
Program coordination for all services for thirteen individuals with
varying degrees of Developmental Disabilities.
This included hiring of staff, staff training, and functions related to staff supervision and recruitment of volunteers and placement within sites. Case management and facilitating OSP meetings with team members; developing programs to provide outcomes for people. Coordination of medical services including:
Consultations with OT,PT, Speech and Psychiatrists.
Procedural input of Title 19 State of North Dakota regulations and
providing input for accreditation with "The Council on Quality and
Leadership." Maintaining relationships with Guardians to provide
continuous education on available services in the community.
Recognizing mental health issues and seeking community supports
with mental health experts.
Assisting with financial services, banking procedures,
predetermination of medical services and guardian reports providing
vocational supports and assessments in the community.
EDUCATION
Masters of Psychology with Leadership and Organizational Development: Psychology 2013
University of the Rockies -Denver, CO
Bachelor of Science: General education courses with the emphasis in Business and Psychology 1993
University of Mary -Bismarck, ND
Associate of Arts: Minor in Special Education 1990
Minot State University -Minot, ND
Lay Guardian Ad Litem Certification- January 2013
Parent Investigation Certification – Supreme Court 2015
Nurtured Heart certification- 2016 State of North Dakota (Teaching parenting class for NDSU)
Management Development Certification: Business Management 1995
University of North Dakota -Grand Forks, ND
Certification Developmental Disabilities and QMRP status for North Dakota
Various training courses and seminars dealing with
continuous education in providing assessments and program
development for Developmental Disabilities
Certification: ND State certified to provide medications
Certification: Mental Health Technician State of North Dakota
Certification: CPR/Red Cross Instructor
Certification: Therapeutic Intervention Instructor
Certification: Cognitive Behavioral support groups for mental health/drug addiction/drug testing /safety skills and reentry skills for incarcerated individuals
Previous foster Parent for Path of ND -training in dealing
with emotional disturbances and behavioral situations
REFERENCES
PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL
Kathy Watson – LSW Sharon Lang
ASK/Path of North Dakota Sterling, North Dakota
30+ year Professional & friendship 20+ year friendship
Upon request extended references would be provided.
May 20, 2019
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN;
I am looking for a position consisting of 10-20 hours a week that would use my life experience and education to provide an outcome. I have strived to work with a wide population of people; as I enjoy in helping others achieve the highest level of achievement possible in their lives.
I would like a position that is flexible, interesting, and full fills my desires to make a difference in people’s lives and give back to the community.
I do have computer skills, possess a high degree of confidentiality in working with children-families –individuals-etc. and the social service system . I have background training in investigations with PNA for vulnerable adults, children and families.
I have provided training to a wide range of groups. Including CPR/First Aid; Therapeutic Intervention; CPI Training; Parenting classes; Cognitive Behavioral group training; Parenting classes; medication certification and over all general life skills.
Sincerely,
Janice Briese
Janice Briese
*******@*****.***
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