parkle Lindblad
Sparkle Lindblad
Highly motivated and detail oriented professional with "lived experience" who has been trained to support those who struggle with mental health, psychological trauma, or substance use.
adyjoz@r.postjobfree.com
Aberdeen, MD 21001
Willing to relocate anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Summary
Compassionate, conscientious, and hardworking professional, with diverse knowledge and experience in social/human services, counseling, and interpersonal relations. Proficient in working with substance abuse patients and their families. Well-educated and equipped with a thorough understanding of human systems and conditions that cause problems, leading to a balanced perspective and sensitive care when dealing with clients. Personable with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills. Adept at solving problems to complete tasks in an efficient and timely and effective manner.
Compassionate, conscientious, and hardworking professional, with diverse knowledge and experience in social/human services, counseling, and interpersonal relations. Proficient in working with substance abuse patients and their families. Well-educated and equipped with a thorough understanding of human systems and conditions that cause problems, leading to a balanced perspective and sensitive care when dealing with clients. Personable with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills. Adept at solving problems to complete tasks in an efficient and timely and effective manner.
Work experience
Rehabilitation Specialist
Rehabilitation Specialist
Synergy Mental Health, LLC - Aberdeen, MD
June 2019 to December 2022
Promotes wellness and recovery skills for adults with mental health concerns and identifies strengths and weaknesses of client via completion of life-skills assessment.
Produces prioritized list of rehabilitation goals for Individual Rehabilitation Plan (IRP)
Verifies active public benefits, and helps client obtain benefits
Implements treatment interventions as approved on IRP and documents treatment activities via daily and monthly progress notes
Monitors and evaluates overall client progress towards goal achievement
Psychology Associate
Psychology Associate
The Arc NCR - Aberdeen, MD
September 2017 to January 2020
Assists in the development, training and implementation of behavioral support plans and data collection for the functional assessments.
Presents Behavior Support Plans to relevant committees.
Participates in data collection, review and interpretation of behavioral data.
Ensures that the individual's plan is carried out as outlined in the written plan, programs, schedules and other documentation.
Develops and maintains appropriate and effective relationships with physicians, psychologists and nurses in the community.
Provides direct assistance and modeling to families, staff and caregivers to they can implement the behavior support plan.
Daily works on functional assessment interviewing, assistance in development of behavior support plans, training and implementation of the behavioral support plans, modeling of support services, home visits, assistance with psychiatric hospital admissions, and conducting training.
Victim Advocate/Case Manager
Victim Advocate/Case Manager
Ruth's House - Baltimore, MD
December 2011 to August 2017
Completed shelter screenings to determine if candidate meets program requirements;
Interviewed clients with problems such as personal and family adjustments, finances, employment, food, clothing, housing, and physical and mental impairments to determine nature and degree of problem;
Identified client's individual trauma responses and works with the client to address them;
Provide 24-hour on-call coverage for the program to guide staff in good decision making and problem solving. Directs staff in response to emergency situations.
Worked with the client to develop a service plan and performs follow-up to determine quantity and quality of service provided client and status of client's case.
Accessed and recorded client and community resource information.
Secured supplementary information such as employment, medical records, or school reports.
Provided basic crisis intervention with Residential clients.
Alumni Affairs Specialist
Alumni Affairs Specialist
Duke University - Durham, NC
September 2010 to September 2011
Analyzed documents, prepared research reports and supervised clerical staff members.
Provided high-level administrative support for the company and its top executives.
Draft memos, business reports while planning and scheduling meetings, travel, conferences and phone calls.
Represented executives and meeting when unavailable and maintained paper and electronic filing systems/computer database.
Acted dually as Creative Service Manager in the forefront of enrollment applications.
Unemployment Claims Specialist
Unemployment Claims Specialist
NC Department of Labor - Durham, NC
February 2009 to June 2011
Created and maintained the document repository for all study: Case Report Forms, regulatory documents and Data Clarification Forms, etc.
Assisted in preparation of contract management documentation for projects and coordinated the shipment of documents to sites.
Assisted in streamlining the contract/proposal or internal processes, with the ability to initiate and introduce creative ideas and solutions.
Assisted CDA, CRA, and other CDM personnel in the control of CRF pages, Queries, and other lab reports.
Education
Master's degree in Divinity
Master's degree in Divinity
Southeastern University
September 2021 to Present
Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis
Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis
Purdue University Global - Bel Air, MD
January 2017 to March 2019
Associate in Arts (AA) in Psychology
Associate in Arts (AA) in Psychology
Harford Community College - Bel Air, MD
2014
High school diploma or GED
High school diploma or GED
C. Milton Wright High School - Bel Air, MD
Skills
Outside sales
Outside sales
Teaching
Teaching
First Aid and CPR Certified
First Aid and CPR Certified
Fundraising
Fundraising
Computer literacy
Computer literacy
Benefits Administration
Benefits Administration - 4 years
Recruiting
Recruiting
Crisis Management
Crisis Management
Typing
Typing
Intake
Intake
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Chancellor's List (Purdue Global University) and Dean's List (Kaplan University)
Chancellor's List (Purdue Global University) and Dean's List (Kaplan University)
Written Correspondence
Written Correspondence - 10 years
Social media management
Social media management
Patient Assessment
Patient Assessment - 6 years
Time Management
Time Management - 10 years
Employee Orientation
Employee Orientation - 4 years
Conflict Management
Conflict Management
Have over 13 years of exceptional customer service and executive assistance experience.
Have over 13 years of exceptional customer service and executive assistance experience.
Public relations
Public relations
Document Management
Document Management
Individual / Group Counseling
Individual / Group Counseling
Marketing
Marketing - 10 years
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health
Leadership
Leadership
Management Experience
Management Experience - 10 years
Fair Housing regulations
Fair Housing regulations
Medication Administration
Medication Administration
HIPAA
HIPAA - 10 years
Mental Health Services
Mental Health Services - 6 years
Sales Support
Sales Support - 10 years
PTSD Care
PTSD Care
Crisis Management
Crisis Management - 7 years
Office Management
Office Management - 8 years
Hiring
Hiring - 4 years
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing
Research
Research
Legal Terminology
Legal Terminology - 2 years
Proofreading
Proofreading - 10 years
Sales
Sales
Patient Service Experience
Patient Service Experience - 8 years
Intake Experience
Intake Experience
Public speaking
Public speaking
Ms office
Ms office
Legal Drafting
Legal Drafting
Time Management
Time Management - 7 years
CMT (Certified Medication Technician) through MD Board of Nursing.
CMT (Certified Medication Technician) through MD Board of Nursing.
Caregiving
Caregiving
Creative Writing
Creative Writing - 10 years
Legal Research
Legal Research - 2 years
Sales Experience
Sales Experience - 6 years
Written Communication
Written Communication - 10 years
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel
Patient Care
Patient Care - 10 years
Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance
MANDT certified
MANDT certified
Crisis Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Personal Assistant Experience
Personal Assistant Experience
Management
Management
Customer service
Customer service
Mentoring
Mentoring - 10 years
Group Therapy
Group Therapy
Employee evaluation
Employee evaluation
Interviewing
Interviewing - 8 years
Social Work
Social Work
Quickbooks
Quickbooks
Organizational Skills
Organizational Skills - 10 years
Data Collection
Data Collection
Case Management
Case Management
Care plans
Care plans - 10 years
Writing Skills
Writing Skills - 10 years
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word
Interviewing
Interviewing - 7 years
Case Management
Case Management
Advocacy
Advocacy - 10 years
Customer service
Customer service
Meeting Facilitation
Meeting Facilitation
Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied Behavior Analysis
Presentation Skills
Presentation Skills
Safety plans
Safety plans
Crisis Intervention
Crisis Intervention - 9 years
Market Research
Market Research - 10 years
Behavioral Therapy
Behavioral Therapy
Compliance Management
Compliance Management - 5 years
Leadership
Leadership
EMR systems
EMR systems
Supervising Experience
Supervising Experience - 7 years
Data entry
Data entry
Documentation review
Documentation review
Patient Collections
Patient Collections - 7 years
Employee Evaluation
Employee Evaluation - 7 years
Leadership
Leadership
Oracle
Oracle
Executive assistance
Executive assistance
Creative Writing
Creative Writing - 6 years
Developmental disabilities experience
Developmental disabilities experience
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook
Curriculum Development
Curriculum Development
Childcare
Childcare
Distinguished Member of Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement
Distinguished Member of Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement
Highly proficient in MS Office, QuickBooks, Access, Oracle, PCIS, ICareManager, LifePrint and other programs and software and type 70wpm.
Highly proficient in MS Office, QuickBooks, Access, Oracle, PCIS, ICareManager, LifePrint and other programs and software and type 70wpm.
Intake Experience
Intake Experience - 4 years
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution - 6 years
Administrative Experience
Administrative Experience
Trauma informed care
Trauma informed care - 4 years
Inventory Control
Inventory Control - 10 years
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing - 10 years
Intake Experience
Intake Experience - 7 years
Program Development
Program Development
Leadership
Leadership
Email Marketing
Email Marketing
Autism Experience
Autism Experience
Art therapy
Art therapy
SharePoint
SharePoint
Osha
Osha - 9 years
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Powerpoint
Special Education
Special Education
Clinical research
Clinical research