Healthcare and Social Services Professional

Michael T. Blackmon

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Chicago, IL. 60652

Email: **********@*****.***

Mobile: 773-***-****

Personal Statement:

I am a collaborator, who is dependable and dependable. I can comprehend and follow both verbal and written instruction. I can complete tasks with little or no supervision. I am seeking a position as a valued member of an organization that will allow me to share my knowledge and utilize my excellent management and communication skills to service others.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

University of Illinois

Assistant Regional Manager - Division of Specialized care for Children March 2018 to present.

Assist Regional Manager in planning directing and managing regional office.

Provides direct supervision to an assigned Care Coordinators and Social Work III.

Perform probationary and annual evaluations on staff.

Interview and hire new candidates.

Audit newborn screening and diagnostics.

Review and approve financials client funding.

Envision Unlimited February 2021 – December 2023

Direct Support Professional

Support daily living skills for clients.

Monitor and administer medication.

Coach through tough moments and celebrate big wins.

Schedule and facilitate 1:1 and group sessions.

University of Illinois May 2010 – March 2018

Mental Health Counselor

Provide patient care to adolescent inpatient psych and geriatric patients.

Plan and facilitate intervention and therapeutic groups.

Monitor and document patients’ response.

Create administer and monitor care plans for patients.

Communicate patients progress as well as patient needs to family or guardian.

Lawrence Hall Youth Services Jan 1998 – 2000 &April 2008- May 2010

Residential Counselor

Managed a caseload of fifty-six clients.

Monitor and administer medication.

Schedule and transport clients to doctor appointments.

Schedule and facilitate outings.

Schedule and facilitate 1:1 and group sessions.

Facilitate tenant meetings.

Education:

Northwestern College: Associate Degree in Applied Science

Mary Holes College: Major: Computer Science

Harper High School: Diploma Received

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