Christopher Riddell

Experience

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  Mathom House of Middle Earth, Inc.

  Jan 2003 - Nov 2006

  Youth Counselor

  Behavior modificationRecreational therapyMaintain confidentialityOne-on-one mentoring

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  Northstar Youth Services

  Nov 2006 - Jul 2013

  Supervise residential staff, Residential Supervisors and Night monitors.Staff EvaluationsCorrection plans for DPWHiring/Termination and Disciplinary action of staffPayroll and SchedulingOn-call for emergenciesIdentify and resolve operational problems and implement alternativesCoordinate, review and prepare for annual license with the state and DHS Oversee residents medical/educational needsFeedback to courts on residents progress and behaviorTaught life/social skills to prepare residents for independent living

  • Residential Director

    Nov 2006 - Jul 2013

  • Case Manager

    Nov 2006 - Jul 2013
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  Silver Springs - Martin Luther School

  Jul 2013 - Jan 2020

  -Supervise Residential Staff, Supervisors , and Night Monitors-Staff Evaluations-Correction Plans for DPW-Payroll/Scheduling-Identify and resolve operational problems and implement alternatives-Coordinate, review, and prepare for annual license with the state an DHS-Internal Investigations-Executive on Duty-Implemented the VNA program- Implemented a career ladder to help advance staff-Team Building -Conduct weekly staff meetings-Manage and Supervise (9) Mental Healthcare Workers-Responsible for filling as Executive on Duty-Interim Residential Program Director-Payroll/Scheduling-Exceptional flexibility dealing effectively with a variety of people, situations, poblems, and changes

  • Residential Program Director

    Dec 2015 - Jan 2020

  • Residential Life Supervisor

    Jul 2013 - Dec 2015
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  Fairwold Academy at PHMC

  Feb 2020 - Sept 2024

  Climate Manager-Dean of Students

  - Licensed Behavioral Specialist - Data Collection- Implements school safety initiatives and protocols. -Manage the operational aspects of the school PBIS program. - Manage the operational aspects of the school’s transportation, safe arrival and dismissal. - Supervise the environment for safe and orderly conduct. - Train the de-escalation protocol for the school. -Conduct Mandt trainings and convey content and skill assessments.

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  The Quaker School at Horsham

  Sept 2024 - now

  Behavioral Supervision Consultant