Human service professional who is driven to help others overcome personal obstacles. Comfortable working autonomously or in a team-based setting. Willing to relocate: Anywhere in North Carolina. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Detention Officer Jail Sergeant
Montgomery County Jail
Troy, NC
07.2023 - Current
Enforce and keep order within the jail. I supervise activities of the people in custody. I conduct searches in the facility, such as strip searches and property searches. Ensure the safety of both staff and inmates. I fingerprint and file paperwork for inmate processing and releasing.
Developmental Specialist
Monarch
Albemarle, NC
10.2019 - Current
Work with clients that are on the Autism Spectrum, ID, DD, IDD, MR. I work one on one with them from their own person-centered plan. I with them in a vocational and community setting helping them to implement personal goals.
Residential Team Leader/Supervisor
01.2023 - 11.2024
Overseen Residential Managers and work staff in four locations. Work as a clinical team staff assessing and observing individuals with intellectual, and developmental disabilities. I supplied authorizations to LME’S for individual services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I implemented trainings to all staff for company compliance. I ordered and checked medications with pharmacy to ensure individual safety. I checked documentation through electronic system and provided support to people supported and legal guardians.
Certified Correctional Officer
Southern Correctional
Troy, NC
08.2020 - 12.2021
Worked in a correctional setting supervising medium, minimum and closed custody inmates. Worked as a team to ensure safety and security of all staff and inmates. Conduct searches, enforce rules and respond to emergencies, while contributing to rehabilitation efforts.
Residential Manager Supervisor
11.2020 - 12.2020
Supervise staff, schedule staff for vacant shift openings, maintain daily, monthly, annual documentation through electronic documentation system, involvement in client’s medical supports needs attending doctor’s appointments, documentation and working with the pharmacy for medication orders.
Residential Manager Supervisor
Monarch
Albemarle
04.2019 - 10.2019
Supervise staff, schedule staff for vacant shift openings, maintain daily, monthly, annual documentation through electronic documentation system, involvement in client’s medical supports needs attending doctor’s appointments, documentation and working with the pharmacy for medication orders.
Resident Care Specialist
Randolph Health & Rehab
Asheboro, NC
03.2011 - 08.2018
Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines. Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems. Tended to patients with chronic illness. Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility, activity, eating percentages and daily inputs and outputs. Recognized and reported abnormalities and or changes in patients’ health status to nursing staff. Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues of death and dying. Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related issues.
Monarch Lead Trainer
Albemarle, NC
05.2017 - 05.2018
Work with individuals with ID, IDD, DD, MR, Autism population in residential and vocational setting helping them with goals and life skills to help them transition into the community.
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Montgomery County Health Department
Troy, NC
04.2017 - 03.2018
Attend information sessions and seminars every three months to increase knowledge of basic breastfeeding practices. Produced media advisories, brochures, fact sheets, print ads, newsletters. Maintained up-to-date and comprehensive electronic and paper filing systems. Entered client records in a centralized database from progress tracking. Answered phone calls, emails, letters, and faxes and efficiently provided accurate information and responses. Provide patients with follow up and recommended available counseling programs as needed. Used basic teaching methods to demonstrate pump correct pump use.
Med Tech Supervisor
Brook Stone Haven
Star, NC
03.2010 - 03.2011
Work with clients that are mental, intellectual, developmentally disabled, and mental retardation. Worked as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers. Supervised 5 direct care staff.
Community Home Care and Hospice
Troy, NC
06.2006 - 02.2008
Worked with families of clients that have six or less months to live due to chronic illness. Educated clients on the different stages of the dying process. Provided emotional support to dying patient and family members.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Services Counseling and Trauma Response
Liberty University
05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
12-2016
Associates in Applied Sciences - Human Services
Montgomery Community College
Troy, NC
05-2013
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Phlebotomy, Communication Skills, Self-Starter, Problem Solver, Certified Nursing Assistant, Leadership, Tutoring Internship, Teaching Assistant EC Internship, Guidance Counselor Internship, Management, Case Management
Timeline
Certified Detention Officer Jail Sergeant
Montgomery County Jail
07.2023 - Current
Residential Team Leader/Supervisor
01.2023 - 11.2024
Residential Manager Supervisor
11.2020 - 12.2020
Certified Correctional Officer
Southern Correctional
08.2020 - 12.2021
Developmental Specialist
Monarch
10.2019 - Current
Residential Manager Supervisor
Monarch
04.2019 - 10.2019
Monarch Lead Trainer
05.2017 - 05.2018
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Montgomery County Health Department
04.2017 - 03.2018
Resident Care Specialist
Randolph Health & Rehab
03.2011 - 08.2018
Med Tech Supervisor
Brook Stone Haven
03.2010 - 03.2011
Community Home Care and Hospice
06.2006 - 02.2008
Associates in Applied Sciences - Human Services
Montgomery Community College
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Gardner-Webb University
Master of Arts - Human Services Counseling and Trauma Response