Case Manager

• Oct 2022 - Present

Educational and Behavioral Specialist

• May 2022 - Aug 2022

Case Manager & Peer Support Specialist

• May 2021 - Mar 2022

Clinical Social Work Intern

• Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide services consistent with the ACT model - Participate in daily team meetings to review and plan client services - Work collaboratively with clients, their families, and community partners to assist clients in achieving their treatment and recovery goals - Coordinate client care through close involvement with hospitals, substance use treatment facilities, etc. - Complete person-centered individualized service plans. - Conduct intake interviews and assessments - Conduct diagnostic assessments and updates as needed. - Conduct specialized clinical assessments of violence risk, suicide risk, substance use, trauma, and criminogenic needs - Use evidence based treatments in the areas of mental health and substance abuse to address client needs (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectal behavioral therapy, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care) - Provide services to assist clients with needs such as family support, housing, entitlements, employment, education, vocational interests, community integration, and connection to physical health care - Co-lead Teen Empowerment Group Show less

Behavior Technician

• Nov 2019 - Apr 2021

- Provide direct care to clients in a school, and/or home setting. - Responsible for preventing and intervening with clients’ challenging behaviors. - Support the client using principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. - Increase clients coping skills, communication skills, social skills, play skills, motor skills, self-help skills, school readiness skills, and self-management skills. - Maintain accurate records through daily documentation in EHR (Carelogic). - Work collaboratively with the client’s parent, teacher, and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions. Show less

Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional

• Jun 2019 - Nov 2019

Independent Direct Support Professional

• Apr 2019 - Nov 2019

Community Living Specialist

• Mar 2017 - Apr 2019

-Provided In-Home Supports and Semi-Independent Living Services- Evaluated each person’s skills and needs using the skills assessment, Coordinated Service Support Plan Addendum, Self-Management Assessment, and Individual Abuse and Prevention Plan.- Developed a program goal plan, with each person and their team input, which addressesed mutually agreed upon need areas.- Put into action the program plan with technical assistance, resource information, and listening and helping skills.- Scheduled regular appointments with the each person and adhered to the schedule.• Established a 24-hour-a-day plan for when person is in crisis.- Carried out all quarterly, semi-annual, and annual program planning and be responsible for typing all quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports. - Managed a case load of 10-15 individuals throughout the Minneapolis- St. Paul Metro area. Show less

Student Intern

• Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

Advanced Direct Support Professional

• Jan 2016 - Apr 2019

• Responsible for mentoring a specific individual in community involvement and independence • Professional documentation of personal program journals• Co-create / write support objectives in activities of daily living• Serve as shift in-charge• Dedicated support of eight adults with cognitive and physical developmental disabilities • Address needs of housemates and daily guidance through certified programs • Maintenance of housemates’ finances • Train new staff members in medication administration and shift duties• Adult CPR certified• Medication administration training Show less

Student Intern

• Jan 2016 - May 2016

Direct Support Professional

• May 2014 - Apr 2016

Direct Support Professional

• May 2014 - Sep 2014