nursing

Francis kanu

Lanham, MD 20706

[email protected]

2404132897

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist/Developmental Disability Professional with over 8 years of experience in the non-profit sector. With the ability to utilize a variety of approaches and interventions to promote recovery within a site based programed. Work in diverse group settings and manage conflict as they arise. Person centered skills with the ability to build a strong rapport and the trust of others with integrity. excellent in communication and

Organization skills, able to work in a high-volume environment, strong interpersonal and multitasking

skills.

Background in risk management and mental health. Flexible, quick learner who adapts

easily to new situations and enjoys

Challenge. Self-motivated professional with a commitment in providing safe and quality service.

professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. Meticulous team leader, excellent

in communication.

Juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Broad industry experience includes Healthcare,

Finance and legal

Client assessment and analysis

Staff development

Risk management processes and analysis

Strong verbal communication

Self-motivated

Team leadership

Extremely organized

Conflict resolution

Budgeting and finance

Work Experience

Behavioral Health Technician Assistance Supervisor, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 2/2016-Present

IAFF, International Association of Fire Fighters, ARS Advanced Recovery Systems, Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery.

Working with the doctors and nurses a long with the treatment team to implement a person-centered treatment plan for patients who have various behavioral problems, such as substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, mental instability and physical and emotional abuse. Communicate and enforce program rules in a firm but fair and professional manner. Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate. Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques. Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff. Complete documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible. Also responsible for intake of new patients to the facility, vitals, urine drug screen, intoximeter-breathalyzer, body search and height and weight. Other duties are group interaction meetings, driving and campus tour etc.

Family service foundation02/2011 to 06/2016

Landover hill MD

Day program instructor, I implement and evaluate daily lesion plans for my students to include

scheduled activities and materials of sequences. I plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based

upon student need established. Provided employment counseling and client needs assessment, and vocational assessments for adults with developmental disabilities. Promoted and developed employment and on-the-job training opportunities. Established meaningful relationships with employers regarding problems, complaints, and progress of program participants. Instructed participants in resume preparation, job search, and interviewing skills. Developed and maintained cooperative relationships with employers and community resource agencies. Monitored participants’ performance at their work or community sites. Documented daily employability efforts and participants progress in Therapy Services Network database. Developed Individual Employment Plans and utilized behavioral techniques when needed.

Ebed community improvement- Forbes BLVD, Lanham, MD 03/2015 to 12/2017

Direct support staff- tasks include helping patients with daily activities, accompanying them to doctor appointments, cooking and serving meals, performing light housekeeping, running errands, and providing companionship. Provide supervision and guidance for residents during skills building activities, Develop and implement individual treatment plans for residents Update resident case notes daily, always Ensure an appropriate staff-to-client ratio.

Master of Social Work in Social Work

Walden University

2017-2020

Bachelor of science in Accounting

Strayer University - Washington, DC 2013 to 2016

Diploma in INSURANCE

Milton Margi College of education - Freetown, SL

2007

management

West African insurance college

CERTIFICATION

First Aid and CPR | Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) My learning pointe.

Register behavior tech- 2017

verbal beginnings institute

Peer specialist supervisor training—university of Maryland