Shaelynn Myers
Johnstown
Summary
Compassionate Behavioral Health Technician at Assist Inc, skilled in activity and progress monitoring. Successfully fostered emotional awareness through art therapy, enhancing communication and reducing impulsive behaviors. Proven ability to document progress and implement behavior modification techniques, promoting resilience and adaptability in challenging environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Assist Inc
07.2023 - Current
- Documented Behaviors and interactions within school and home settings while supporting children children with mental and physical disabilities such as autism implementing therapeutic techniques to improve communication, social and daily living skills.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
Assistant Softball Coach
Self Employed
08.2019 - Current
- Helped players develop skills such as discipline and observation to further enhance team success.
- Instituted regular team-building exercises during practices, strengthening bonds between athletes and promoting effective communication on the field.
- Scouted opposing teams to gather valuable insights, enabling the development of effective defensive strategies for upcoming games.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to design comprehensive practice schedules that prioritized skill development and teamwork.
Internship
Presley Ridge Day School
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Encouraged students to communicate feelings that they might struggle to express verbally, fostering a sense of empowerment.
- Provided a safe space for students to express themselves and develop emotional awareness through art therapy activities led by me.
- Helped students process challenging emotions, reducing impulsive behaviors and promoting healthier emotional regulation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Therapy
Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA05-2023
High School Diploma -
Greater Johnstown High School
Johnstown, PA05-2019
Skills
- Active listening
- Conflict de-escalation
- Documentation skills
- De-escalation strategies
- Mental health support
- Group facilitation
- Case documentation
- Behavior modification techniques
- Progress monitoring
- Activity monitoring
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Assist Inc
07.2023 - Current
Internship
Presley Ridge Day School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Assistant Softball Coach
Self Employed
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Art Therapy
Seton Hill University
High School Diploma -
Greater Johnstown High School
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