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Aria Barnes

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Professional Summary

Service-oriented psychology graduate with three year background in human services including residential treatment centers, adults with disabilities & special needs education. Core competencies include assessing needs of people served, creating practical intervention plans & connecting with peers as well as excellent communication & time management skills. Handles administrative tasks, including databases & telephone communication with accuracy & efficiency.

Skills

Outstanding communication & interpersonal abilities
Proven ability to analyze, evaluate & recommend resources & services to achieve goals & complete projects

Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in stressful situations
Highly skilled in performing office tasks including records/database management

Proven ability to maintain confidentiality
Bilingual – Ability to speak, read, & write in Spanish

Experience

Direct Support Professional Jan 2014 - Present
PathPoint Chatsworth, CA

Report & maintain records of participant care, behavior, & progress
Implement behavior modification plans
Create individualized support plans (ISPs)
Administer consequences

On-Call Youth Counselor Jan 2013 - Sep 2014
Pacific Lodge Youth Services Woodland Hills, CA

Counsel residents, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes regarding gang life, substance abuse, & setting academic goals
Collaborate with therapists, nurses, substance abuse counselors & case managers to plan or coordinate treatment
Assist residents in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments & arranging for transportation

Assess residents' degree of drug dependency by collecting & analyzing urine samples

Intervene as an advocate for residents to resolve crisis situations
Provide interpretation services to Spanish speaking families during family therapy sessions
Train or supervise new staff

Interim Direct Support Specialist Mar 2014 - Jul 2014
PathPoint Chatsworth, CA

Review records & confer with other professionals to evaluate the behavioral condition of participants

Monitor, evaluate, & record client progress with respect to treatment goals
Create & implement new program policy & structure
Complete licensing required documents
Complete & report serious incident reports (SIRs) to appropriate authorities

Supervise & direct other peers

Answer phone calls & direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages

Conduct research & compile information for consideration regarding community outings & program materials

Perform office duties including: ordering supplies, database systems management, & performing basic customer service duties

Teaching Assistant Apr 2011 - Oct 2012
Olive Crest Orange, CA

Administer assessment tests to kindergarten & elementary students with special needs
Organize & supervise recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development

Confer with master teacher to plan & schedule lessons
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as positive reinforcement

Guide or counsel students in crisis situations

Maintain accurate & complete student records as required by administrative regulations

Observe & evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, & physical health

Perform administrative duties including: assisting in school library & computer lab, hall or cafeteria monitoring, or bus loading or unloading

Office Assistant Sep 2006 - Jan 2011
Hope International University Fullerton, CA

Answer telephones & give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals
Greet visitors handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons

Create, maintain, & enter information into databases

Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems
Open, read, route, & distribute incoming mail or other materials & answer inquiry letters

Maintain scheduling & event calendars

Coordinate conferences, meetings, or special events, such as spring formal, campus meetings, & Halloween carnival

Review work done by others to check for correct spelling & grammar & recommend revisions

Mail newsletters, promotional material, & programs information

Order and dispense supplies

Learn to operate new office technologies as they are developed & implemented

Train & assist staff with CampusVue usage

Adapt university documents to another language & culture
Presented university programs, financial assistance, & culture to prospective students throughout West Coast youth conferences

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Dec 2010 Hope International University Fullerton, CA
Honor Roll
Model United Nations Eritrea Delegation
Admissions Representative
Dare to Lead Conference Counselor
Campus Ministries Group Leader
Associate Student Body Office Manager