Experience

Adult and Child Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Child Welfare Specialist

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Support youth and families in obtaining permanency, maintaining stability, wellbeing, and safety. Support youth, families, and foster families to meet their highest level of functioning in all environments. Provide skills training, targeted case management and monitor progress toward permanency plan using strengths-based approaches to care. By assessing risk, development of safety plans, reporting of any abuse or neglect, or any other emergency situations. Conducting home visits per the youth’s level of supervision, communicate with providers and foster parents on a weekly basis, assess the youth and create safety plans/crisis intervention as appropriate. Show less



Freedom Fitness

• Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Fitness and Health Specialist

  • Aug 2012 - Present

  Demonstration of critical thinking skills and strong ability to work independently. Maintain awareness of potential problems while creating warm and welcoming atmosphere in clients’ particular program area. Provide one on one personal training and/or group exercise classes that incorporate all skill levels and abilities. Create innovative programs and incentives to motivate clients to adhere to fitness programs and maintain attendance. Develop individual exercise programs for individuals based on age and fitness levels. Show less



Centerstone

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Rehabilitation Specialist

  • Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

  Provides evidence-based individual and group clinical interventions both in the office and community settings to develop trusting relationships with clients. Engage with clients so that they may more freely discuss substance use and its effects on mental and physical health and daily functioning. Aid clients in setting their own goals for treatment, as well as plans to reduce or abstain from substance use and to learn healthy coping skills. Build rapport and a therapeutic relationship with clients to introduce them to all the elements of a healthy recovery. Show less



Aspire

• United States
• Technology, Information and Media
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assessment Technician

  • Dec 2019 - Feb 2021

  Facilitate comprehensive clinical assessments by collecting data for individuals who present health or substance use and complete the required functional assessments. In conjunction with a master's prepared clinician, the Assessment Technician will help determine the individuals needs in accordance with the care plan and help identify and connect the individual to resources within the community. Facilitate comprehensive clinical assessments by collecting data for individuals who present health or substance use and complete the required functional assessments. In conjunction with a master's prepared clinician, the Assessment Technician will help determine the individuals needs in accordance with the care plan and help identify and connect the individual to resources within the community.



Resource Residential Treatment Facility

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recreation Coordinator

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2019

  Employs leisure activities to help residents engage and improve their minds, bodies, and spirits. Through the use of games, sports, crafts, and more, they maintain the residents’ physical and emotional well-being, supporting growth and healing. In doing this, they also help residents integrate into their community via group and community activities. Via communication with the resident, staff, and family, the recreation coordinator executes a therapeutic program targeted toward the specific needs of each resident. Show less

• Independent Living Coordinator,

  • Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  Responsible for the implementation of the Independent Living planning, coordination, and services for residents in the Resource RTC PRTF, Residential, and Group Home programs. Employee will be responsible for assessing need, developing goals and objectives, planning and coordinating IL activities, leading groups, and providing individual IL interventions. The program should include developing skills for each resident age 16 years and older in the following domains: Career Planning, Work Life, Work & Study Skills, Education, Daily Living, Home Life, Self-Care, Housing, Financial and Money Management, Social Relationships, Communication, Youth Engagement, Physical and Mental Health. Show less

• Behaviour Clinician

  • Dec 2014 - Jun 2016



IU Health Bariatric and Medical Weight loss

• Fitness and Health Specialist

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2014

  Provided best of class customer service to all Bariatric patients according to IU Health North standards. Delivered optimal performance of e Bariatric Center which included total body fitness class, personal training, fitness check-ups and consultations, and upkeep of equipment. Taught Supervised Weight Loss Class. Supported, trained and motivated customers to achieve fitness goals. Performed routine cleaning and maintenance of all fitness equipment. Prepared exercise and fitness programs to suite clients of various abilities and age. Show less



St Vincents Hospital

• Patient Care Tect

  • Oct 2011 - Jun 2013

  Implemented, monitored and documented patient care based on established criteria under supervision of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Assisted with patient activities of daily living and implementation of plan of care. Maintained accurate documentation in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Assisted in mobilization, ambulation, and transport of patients. Communicated changes in patient status and patient reports of discomfort. Implemented, monitored and documented patient care based on established criteria under supervision of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Assisted with patient activities of daily living and implementation of plan of care. Maintained accurate documentation in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Assisted in mobilization, ambulation, and transport of patients. Communicated changes in patient status and patient reports of discomfort.



ResCare Workforce Services

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Site Supervisor

  • Jun 2011 - Oct 2011



Normal Life/ ResCare

• Terre Haute, Indiana Area

• Group Home Manager

  • Aug 2010 - Oct 2011

  Directed and managed operations and activities of e home to comply with all rules, regulations, and policies. Supervised QMBP and direct care workers, coordinated trainings for staff, and ensured maintenance of the home was completed in accordance with their schedules. Provided ongoing staff training, including, but not limited to, active treatment, ADL skills, policy and procedures, individual rights, and programming. Assisted in interviewing and selection of employees for assigned home. Responsible for job evaluations for direct care staff. Developed and maintained appropriate staffs schedule to allow for program implementation and community experiences. Managed household money and prepared reimbursement request for home Show less



Indiana State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator Note Takers

  • Aug 2009 - May 2010

  Assisted in finding professional students to take notes for students with disabilities. Searched for qualified students to take notes for students in lectures, seminars or group work. Returned exams to Professors. Ran office when Supervisor was out. Assisted in finding professional students to take notes for students with disabilities. Searched for qualified students to take notes for students in lectures, seminars or group work. Returned exams to Professors. Ran office when Supervisor was out.