Chanel Mcclam
Atlanta
Summary
Experienced human service professional bringing enthusiasm, dedication, and exceptional work ethic. Established record of reliability and creating positive rapport with clients, families, and staff.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Fusion Autism Center
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
Care Manager II
Best Self Behavioral Health
06.2017 - 11.2020
- Responsible for a caseload of 43 clients
- Conducts comprehensive behavioral health assessments. Complete comprehensive assessment, CAGE assessments, Crisis plan Paperwork
- Develops initial and ongoing care plans
- Able to communicate with others in client services system to coordinate care. Providers, Managed Care Organizations, Specialist
- Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs
- Knowledge of behavioral health diagnoses and symptomatology
- Working familiarity with community resources, including entitlement programs, medical, financial and legal services, housing and emergency food programs, and the range of behavioral health treatment and rehabilitation services available
- Able to effectively engage treatment resistant individuals.
- An understanding of issues related to complex diagnostic cases, such as
- Chronic disease/behavioral health interactions
- Able to effectively broker services and develop resources.
- Able to perform duties in an independent and efficient manner.
- Knowledge of and ability to provide behavioral health interventions in coordination of care.
Youth Care Counselor
Gateway Longview Behavioral Health, Community Services, and Therapeutic Preschool
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Supervise the safety and well-being of youth
- Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with youth through role modeling
- Instruct, counsel and direct youth in matters of personal conduct, hygiene, appearance, social skills, academics, routines and work habits
- Respond to youth’s needs and promote the growth of supportive relationships
- Work collaboratively with family and all members of the youth’s treatment team toward established personal objectives, consistently progressing toward discharge milestones
- Communicate daily to all members of the youth’s treatment team regarding behavioral, emotional, and medical needs
- Plan and supervise activities to promote social, vocational and cultural needs, supporting various interests of each youth in such planning
- Dispense medication as ordered by medical department
- Advocate
ICF Specialist/ Behavorial Technician
People Inc
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Assisting with implementation of behavior plans and crisis intervention
- Assists individuals as needed in all activities, areas of daily living and personal care needs
- Safely transports individuals to and from community outings and appointments
- Assists in completion of daily logs, pertinent forms and documentation
- Ensures the health and safety of individuals
- Administers medication.
- Noted vital signs on a regular basis.
- Ensured safety of individuals
- Provided safe restraint whenever necessary
- Engaged with patients to promote overall wellness.
- Monitored patient activity and progress
- Advocate
Certified Nurse Assistant
Northgate Health Care Facility
06.2012 - 05.2015
- Assist residents with daily living activities such as meals, hygiene, transferring, and dressing
- Test and chart vital signs including blood pressure
- Manage supplies and restock inventory to ensure optimal availability for resident care
- Supervised patients with diminished capacity and monitor safety hazards
- Collaborate effectively with team to help support the residents needs
- Documented resident behaviors or any changes
- Bathed and groomed residents, change bedding, and provided basic patient care
- Trained in proper protocols for assistance in a variety of procedures
- Advocacy, Hospice care giver, Person centered approach
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Health & Human Services
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY2017
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY2014
High School Diploma -
Hutchinson Central Technical High School
Buffalo, NY2011
Skills
* Able to set flexible therapeutic boundaries and parameters
* Has a working knowledge of community resources
* Able to recognize and manage clients in crises
* Demonstrates creativity in service delivery and planning
* Has access to vehicle in good working condition for daily use
* Strong verbal communication
* Team leadership
* Medical chart documentation
* CPR Certified
* Driver's License
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Fusion Autism Center
11.2020 - 01.2022
Care Manager II
Best Self Behavioral Health
06.2017 - 11.2020
Youth Care Counselor
Gateway Longview Behavioral Health, Community Services, and Therapeutic Preschool
01.2017 - 06.2017
ICF Specialist/ Behavorial Technician
People Inc
09.2015 - 01.2017
Certified Nurse Assistant
Northgate Health Care Facility
06.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Health & Human Services
University at Buffalo
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Erie Community College
High School Diploma -
Hutchinson Central Technical High School
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