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E-mail: adv1fc@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE CLASSIC L. TURNER

To continue in Behavioral Health, pursuing opportunities that allow me to make a positive difference in the mental health of adolescents, adults and families

EDUCATION

May 2013 Master of Arts, Human Services Liberty University/Lynchburg, VA May 2007 Bachelor of Arts, Individualized Studies Virginia State University/Petersburg, VA October 2016 Special Education (Teacher’s Licensure Program ) Virginia Union University/Richmond, VA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

August 2017-Present

Chesterfield County Public Schools- Chesterfield, VA Teacher-Autism

● Chair IEP meetings

● Implement research based strategies for children classified with special needs

● Implemented trainings for Chesterfield County Employees

● Implement Behavioral Management Strategies for challenging behaviors

● Participate in weekly PLC meetings to collaborate with other special educators

● Link families and students with community resources. December 2016- January 2020

Recognizing Children’s Gifts (RCG)- Chesterfield, VA Part-Time ABA Therapist

● Assist children with certain levels of development delays, differences in development and/or a diagnosed condition

● Provide clients with an individualized structured plan that will provide the pathway to enhancing their development through the use of ABA techniques.

● Provide effective behavior training for individuals ages 2-21 that are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder August 2015-2017

Richmond Public Schools- Richmond, VA

Attendance Worker

● Develop and implement intervention plans to address attendance.

● Participate in weekly meetings with students and family to discuss problems and solutions.

● Link families and students with community resources.

● Follow- up on previous attendance/bullying cases.

● Conducts home visits.

October 2013-August 2015

Magellan of Virginia Behavioral Health- Medicaid/Glen Allen, VA Care Worker

● Complete registrations for VICAP authorizations, Crisis Stabilization, Crisis Intervention and Mental Health Case Management requests

● Complete follow up calls to members after release from facilities

● Participate on teams to develop plans that will be productive to the work-flow of the organization

● Input time sensitive information and authorizations into a complex data system

● Links members and providers to resources regarding mental health and substance abuse benefits, community treatment resources, mental health managed care programs, and Magellan policies and procedures.

● Assists in discharge planning for hospitalized patients and makes appropriate placement suggestions as needed.

● Participates in Quality Improvement (QI) activities, including data collection, investigations, tracking and analysis.

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August 2011- October 2013

Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice/Hanover County, VA/Beaumont, VA Rehabilitation Counselor-Case Management

702 SCOTTINGHAM TERRACE • CHESTERFIELD, VA 23236• HOME PHONE 804-***-**** E-mail: adv1fc@r.postjobfree.com

CLASSIC L. TURNER

● Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to include: Aggression Management and Substance Abuse

● Coordinate treatment team and make recommendations for treatment services

● Coordinate placement plan services with the client's Parole Officer

● Implement Mental Health Transition Plan meetings with Therapist, Parole Officers and Guardians

● Complete Direct and Comprehensive Discharge Summaries and Plans

● Complete quarterly progress reports

● Advocate and provide testimony for clients in DJJ and court hearings

● Implement crisis intervention strategies for juveniles

● Complete Comprehensive Service Plans and Discharge Plans for the clients

● Responsible for assisting the Probation Officers with community resources upon exiting the facility

● Complete reclassification levels of the juveniles as required by the Department of Juvenile Justice

● Responsible for Intake procedures of new residents

● Enter complex and evidence based information into DJJ’s data system

● Complete assessments using the YASI Risk Assessment CaseWorks Software

● Implement Behavioral Management techniques and Motivational Interviewing techniques

● Co- Developed a Transitional Program for juveniles exiting Hanover Juvenile Correctional Center

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