Core Competencies
International Psychology | Group Conflict Management | Trauma Informed Care | Global Humanitarian Support
Community Engagement | Behavioral Health Disorders | Communications | Strategic Planning & Implementations
Criminal Justice Administration | Correctional Industrial Facilities Operations | Patient Advocacy
Professional Experience
Correctional Officer – Plainfield Correction Facility (IYC) – Plainfield, IN 09/2020 – Present
· Performed threat and risk assessments, implemented strategic responses, and conducted routine building checks to ensure all security measures are in place.
· Assisted with all complaints while providing detailed incident investigative reports for leadership.
· Ensured the safe custody and accountability of all individuals while maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly facility.
Family Case Manager - Indiana Department of Child Services – Indianapolis, IN 01/2020 – 09/2020
· protect children from abuse and neglect, maintain or reunify families whenever possible and locate a permanent home or independent living when needed for children unable to be reunited with their families.
· advocate for families and children, testify in court and de-escalate potentially volatile situations.
Behavior Clinician – Resource Treatment Facility – Indianapolis, IN 11/2016 – 12/2019
· Command responsibility over the advocacy of individuals in crisis situations, providing holistic support through social evaluations, psychosocial case management, and independent living plans.
· Support the sustained mental health of individuals by developing and facilitating support groups while recommending strategies to improve client environments.
· Serve as a liaison between patients, caregivers, and community agencies, strengthening the continuum of care by continually recommending additional services.
Correctional Officer – Correctional Industrial Facility – Pendleton, IN 10/2014 – 11/2016
· Performed threat and risk assessments, implemented strategic responses, and conducted routine building checks to ensure all security measures are in place.
· Assisted with all complaints while providing detailed incident investigative reports for leadership.
· Ensured the safe custody and accountability of all individuals while maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly facility.
Behavior Specialist – Mentor of Pennsylvania – Broomall, PA 7/2012 – 2/2014
· Facilitated one-on-one support and intervention therapy including behavior modification strategies to promote long-term emotional and behavioral stability.
· Collaborated with family members, educational teams, and the Behavioral Specialist Consultant Project Manager to provided direction and support during academic and recreational activities.
· Maintained a safe and stabilized environment, utilizing de-escalation and behavior management techniques with aggressive clients.
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Direct Care Professional – Elwyn, Inc. – Media, PA 6/2010 – 2/2014
· Provided support to intellectually and developmentally challenged clients, assisting with activities of daily living including transportation to appointments, health monitoring, and maintaining a safe and clean home environment.
· Communicated effectively with a variety of patients, developing a rapport while reinforcing therapeutic activities.
· Served as a member of the collaborative team, ensuring the proper implementation of behavior interventions based on functional behavioral assessment data.
Short-Term Projects
Member, Child Development Consultation Team – New Horizon Special School – Accra, Ghana Spring of 2018
· Served as an integral member of the Child Development Consultation Team, developing, presenting, and implementing new curriculum recommendations to leadership and staff.
Consultation Team Member – 3rd Annnual Middle East Psychological Association – Kuwait City, Kuwait 3/2019
· Successfully participated in a two-day MEPA Conference and collaborated with team members to develop a clear and concise S.W.O.T. Analysis, presenting recommendations to the conference leadership team.
Education | Certifications | Training
Post Graduate Certificate in Addiction Counseling – Purdue University Global, Indianapolis, IN 04/2020 - Present
Master of Arts – International Psychology with Trauma & Group Conflict Management 12/2019
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology – Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science – Criminal Justice – Strayer University – Springfield, PA 6/2017
Training Certificate – (144 Credit Hours) – Indiana Correctional Institute – New Castle, IN 10/2014
Basic Mediator Training Certificate – Pennsylvania Center for Resolution – Media, PA 2/2013
Training – 3rd Annual Middle East Psychological Association Conference and Expo – Kuwait City, Kuwait 3/2019
Training – Post Conference Workshop 5 Continuing Education – Kuwait City, Kuwait 3/2019
Reducing the Spiral of Anxiety: Creative & Innovative Counseling Strategies to Treat Anxiety
Correctional Industrial Facility E-quad Training and Correctional Industrial Facility Quick Response Team Training
Understanding and Managing Behavior | Documentation | Life Span Development | Aging and Fall | Dementia
Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Behavioral Health Disorders and Treatment Approaches | Harassment
Psychotropic Medication | Restrictive Approaches | Trauma Informed Care | Disaster Preparedness | Right to Know Infection Control/Universal Precaution | Cultural Awareness | Suicide Precautions | Escalation Management
Community Engagement
Founding Member – ABC Men Inc – Philadelphia, PA
· Collaborate with an enthusiastic team of community engagement-focused professionals to support youth and elderly individuals through social services programs.
General Secretary – Liberia Association of Indiana – Indianapolis, IN
· Serve as the General Secretary of a group focused on cultural awareness, cohesiveness, and support amongst Liberians living in Indiana.
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