Musheerah Williams
King Of Prussia
Summary
Dynamic Family Advocate with expertise in community resource coordination at the Council Of Three Rivers American Indian Center. Skilled in crisis intervention and effective communication, I successfully empowered families by connecting them with essential services, enhancing their quality of life through personalized support and culturally sensitive approaches.
Compassionate [Desired Position] with solid background in advocating for families. Successfully supported clients through challenging situations by providing guidance and connecting them with community resources. Demonstrated ability to build trust and communicate effectively to address and resolve family issues.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Advocate
Council Of Three Rivers American Indian Center
05.2024 - Current
- Empowered families by providing them with tools and resources needed to make informed decisions about their futures.
- Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
- Enhanced family support by conducting thorough assessments and identifying specific needs.
- Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
- Built trusting relationships with clients through active listening, empathy, and cultural sensitivity during interactions at work or home visits.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and provide personalized guidance on parenting challenges.
- Maintained timely documentation of case progress, ensuring clear communication among all involved parties.
- Organized community outreach events, raising awareness about available resources for struggling families.
- Connected families with essential services such as housing, healthcare, and education opportunities to improve overall quality of life.
DSP
Devereux Advance Behavioral Health Intense Girls
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Encouraged self-care among patients by teaching coping strategies, stress management techniques, and relaxation exercises.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing empathetic and compassionate support in daily activities.
- Reduced patient anxiety through active listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Supported patients in achieving personal goals through goal-setting exercises and step-by-step guidance.
- Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate intervention strategies and resources to ensure patient safety
- Maintained confidentiality while documenting patient information according to HIPAA regulations and facility policies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Provided effective crisis intervention services during emergencies, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Phl Pre-k Teacher
Bustleton Learning Center
03.2019 - 05.2024
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-alouds, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
- Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a holistic approach to education.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Behavior Health Technician
Carson Valley Children's Aid
03.2019 - 09.2023
- Promoted positive behavior changes by establishing clear expectations, consistent consequences, and reinforcement systems tailored to individual client needs.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient needs, identifying appropriate goals and interventions for their unique situations.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Served as an advocate for clients within the treatment team, ensuring their voices were heard and their needs were met.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation services, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Assisted patients in developing effective coping mechanisms, leading to improved emotional regulation and overall mental health.
- Implemented behavior management strategies consistently across all settings, promoting generalization of learned skills outside therapy sessions.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Developed visual schedules and other supports for clients requiring additional structure during daily activities, increasing independence levels over time.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Documented detailed progress notes, facilitating accurate tracking of patient progress and enabling adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Education
CDA - Early Childhood Care And Education
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA09-2024
RBT Training Certificate - Behavioral Health
Autism Partnership Foundation
Online04-2023
Social & Human Service Asst. Prof. Certificate - Human Services
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA01-2015
Skills
- Community resources
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Effective communication
- Case management
- Family advocacy
- Child development
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Family dynamics
- Appointment scheduling
- Relationships and rapport
- Relationship building
- Community resource coordination
- Data collection
- Family services
- Home visits
- Family support
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition.
- CPR American Red Cross 2023
Timeline
Family Advocate
Council Of Three Rivers American Indian Center
05.2024 - Current
DSP
Devereux Advance Behavioral Health Intense Girls
09.2023 - Current
Phl Pre-k Teacher
Bustleton Learning Center
03.2019 - 05.2024
Behavior Health Technician
Carson Valley Children's Aid
03.2019 - 09.2023
CDA - Early Childhood Care And Education
Community College of Philadelphia
RBT Training Certificate - Behavioral Health
Autism Partnership Foundation
Social & Human Service Asst. Prof. Certificate - Human Services
Community College of Philadelphia
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