Associate Residential Counselor
Resume:
Nelson Thornton
Associate professional
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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WORK EXPERIENCE
April 2011-Current
Associate professional
Bruson Group Inc
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Qualified Professional for Intensive in Home Services
-Facilitate interventions and activities in accordance with client's service plan.
-Report any signs of increasing aggression, suicidal behavior, or violation of self and/or others
-Collaborate with Social Services, CPS, Juvenile Justice and Schools in provision of client's care
- Involved family and natural supports in treatment.
- Work flexible schedule to fulfill on call duties and manage crisis. March 2011-Current
Associate professional
Sigma Health Services
Knightdale, North Carolina, United States
June 2010-Current
Associate professional
Sigma Health Services
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
persistent dually diagnosed adults
-Assisted team in Identifying needs via assessment process and development of treatment plans/goals
-Organized and facilitated skill building groups and other social activities to promote independence
-Assisting in developing positive communication and budgeting skills.
-Provided 24-hour crisis service.
May 2009-June 2010
Associate Professional/residential counselor
Gill House
United States
-Participated in all required trainings according to Mental Health and State guidelines
-Provided assistance in treatment coordination with children and their caregivers
-Coordinated with community agencies to provide resources for families to include educational, vocational, housing, and basic needs.
-Provided 24-hour crisis interventions
-Monitored client in completing education requirements. June 2004-May 2009
Associate Professional
Visions Of Hope
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
-Maintained business relationships with local agencies, community outreach and street programs as well as general public
- Collaborated with Juvenile Court Counselor, Ace vendor and other providers in provision of client care.
-Assessed in developing positive coping and social skills when performing different tasks.
-Linking client up with helpful resources out in the community to increase living skills. February 2000-November 2004
Associate Professional
Advanced Health Resources
United States
-Provided skill building, daily living skills and therapeutic interventions to children in Level III residential facility
-Coordinated and managing client behavior while interacting out in the community.
-Provided situational counseling and education for behavioral-symptom management
-Assisted in identifying natural supports and /or pro-social activities.
-Collaborated with Juvenile Court Counselor, Ace vendors and other providers in provision of client care. EDUCATION
-Current
Bachelor of Art in Criminal Justice
Shaw University
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Bachelor of Art in Criminal Justice
Shaw University - Raleigh, NC
• Art in Criminal Justice
SKILLS
Budgeting Problem Solving Coping Social Services OUT of Home CBT SOC CPR Therapeutic CPR/ Team Player Community Outreach Mental Health
HONORS & AWARDS
Over 11 years of experience in working with developing PCP plans for individuals with MH disabilities substance abuse and mental illnesses
CPR/First Aid and North Carolina Interventions certified, plus all IIH training(CBT, MI, SOC), Blood Borne Pathogens, Person Centered Thinking, Intensive In Home, Community Support Training, Child and Adolescent Level of Care Utilization System
Excellent communication and interacting skills with professional staff, clients and public Ability to resolve situations in a calm and peaceful manner while under duress and/or faced with crises. Ability to become a team player or work alone when performing duties LANGUAGES
English - Intermediate
WORK AUTHORIZATION
I am authorized to work in the following countries:
• United States
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