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MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Objective

I am seeking to apply my diverse experience and skill set in a position as an educator that offers new challenges and opportunity for growth.

Education
Bachelor of Arts: Child And Adolescent Development , Expected in 05/2021
San Francisco State University - City, State
  • Minored in Education
AA: Psychology, 12/2019
City College Of San Francisco - City, State
Work History
Paraprofessional, 12/2019 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness and assign grades.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Assessed student social, emotional and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
  • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Mental Health Specialist, 08/2015 to 12/2019
Company Name – City, State
  • Develop and implement treatment plans and modified when needed
  • Lead daily treatment groups and therapeutic activities to teach functional living skills and address behavioral issues
  • Develop goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
  • Develop curriculum for Life Skills, Social Skills and Academic Skills Classes
  • Consult with and trained highly skilled mental health staff
  • Observe and monitor client behavior and responses to treatment
  • Attend IEP meetings & assist with decision making for student success
  • Facilitate a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions
  • Advise students on academic plan and course selection
  • Work to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
  • Develop rapport with patients to create a safe and trusting environment for care
  • Supervise students daily activities and provided assistance when needed
  • Maintain a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress
  • Led and motivate outstanding healthcare teams for adsoelscents
  • Provide patient education
  • Work with department heads, staff, and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for school programs
  • Organize and lead cooking and support groups in subjects related to physical and emotional health to ensure long-term patient well-being
  • College Counseling
  • Display sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
  • Teach clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills
Residential Counselor, 08/2013 to 08/2015
Company Name – City, State
  • Oversee & ensure consistent care of children in a level 14 setting
  • Therapeutically manage children in activities of daily living
  • Collaborate in the development of a treatment plan for assigned children
  • Responsible for participating, leading, and designing positive program activities
  • Provided behavior modification,counseling, and crisis intervention services to clients
  • Administered medication as directed by physician
  • Developed rapport with patients to create a safe and trusting environment for care
  • Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan
  • Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
  • Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management
  • Fostered relationships with residents, and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment
  • Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed
Direct Support Professional, 10/2011 to 08/2013
Company Name – City, State
  • Providing Direct Care to individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Advocating for Clients who cannot speak for themselves
  • Light housekeeping
  • Accompanying clients on doctor's visits and outings
  • Finding creative and fun ways to help individuals learn meaningful skills
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
  • Administered medication as directed by physician
  • Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
Homecare Worker, 06/2004 to 06/2012
Company Name – City, State
  • Care for children who are mentally disabled or who have mentally disabled parents
  • Accompany clients to doctor's office and other trips outside the home
  • Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy/alert
  • Perform a variety of duties requested by client such as obtain household supplies and errands
  • Plan, purchase, prepare, and serve meals to patients and other family members
Skills
  • Daily living activities educator
  • Social skills teacher
  • Curriculum development
  • Behavioral management
  • Progress documentation
  • First aid and safety
  • Patient-focused care
  • Promotes positive behavior
  • Qualified daily living activity assistant
  • Academic advising
  • Building rapport
  • Crisis intervention
  • Treatment planning
  • Developing relationships
  • Tracking client progress
  • Suicide precautions expertise
  • Educational assistance
  • Classroom support
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Social development and integration
  • Teaching
  • Skill Building
  • Teacher Support
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Activity Planning
Certifications

CPR & First Aid Certification(2018)

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • San Francisco State University
  • City College Of San Francisco

Job Titles Held:

  • Paraprofessional
  • Mental Health Specialist
  • Residential Counselor
  • Direct Support Professional
  • Homecare Worker

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Child And Adolescent Development , Expected in 05/2021
    AA : Psychology , 12/2019

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