Christopher English

Experience

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  Quantum Foods

  Mar 2011 - Mar 2013

  Security Officer

  Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information.Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.Warn persons of rule infractions or violationsMonitor security camerasIssues temporary photo ID badges, permanent photo employee badges. Show less

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  United Cerebral Palsy

  Mar 2013 - Jun 2014

  Communicated job expectations; planned, monitored and appraised job results; as well as coached, counseled, and disciplined employees. Empower employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback.Conducted new staff training to maintain quality services rendered.Developed, coordinated, and enforced systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.Made visible improvements to the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of the services being delivered. Managed the preparation and maintenance of reports necessary to carry out the functions of the department and prepared periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested. Show less

  • Transportation Coordinator

    Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Direct Support Professional

    Mar 2013 - Aug 2013
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  Southwest Community Services, Inc.

  Jun 2014 - Feb 2016

  Case Manager/QIDP

  Provide holistic and comprehensive case management services to all clientsincluding: goal setting, long-term case plan development, weekly case plan development, progress monitoring, as well as individual money management, advocacy and referrals.participate in client staffing's, develop and monitor Individual Service Plan, provide/document individual and group services and keep accurate records. Make sure the clients supported are free from abuse, neglect and exploitation.Consistently exercises discretion and judgment to analyze, interpret, make deductions and then decide what actions are necessary based on the varying facts and circumstances of each individual case.Carefully and respectfully communicate and respond to the client’s needs Show less

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  Papa Bear Costume Consultation

  Feb 2016 - now

  Founder

  Conduct pre-speech research, Write and outline speech scripts.Delivered high-quality speeches to audiences across the country, answered audience questions and interacted with members of the public. Negotiated and booked venues, transportation, hotel rooms, speakers, A/V, entertainment, etc.Created, staffed and coordinated booths for every eventManage event projects including; financial budgeting, location, event and client services Conducted education workshops.

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  St. Coletta's of Illinois

  Apr 2017 - Nov 2017

  Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional/Case Manager

  Provide holistic and comprehensive case management services to all clientsincluding: goal setting, long-term case plan development, weekly case plan development, progress monitoring, as well as individual money management, advocacy and referrals.participate in client staffing's, develop and monitor Individual Service Plan, provide/document individual and group services and keep accurate records.Make sure the clients supported are free from abuse, neglect and exploitation.Consistently exercises discretion and judgment to analyze, interpret, make deductions and then decide what actions are necessary based on the varying facts and circumstances of each individual case.Carefully and respectfully communicate and respond to the client’s needs Show less

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  Linden Oaks Behavioral Health

  Dec 2017 - now

  Behavioral Health Associate/Unit Specialist

  Provides direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders by participating in treatment planning and implementation. Trains new Behavioral Health Associates to conduct groups. Supports the maintenance of therapeutic milieu. Conducts program inservices as directed. Ensures the safety and well-being of the patients. Maintains documentation according to department/organization procedures.Answer phones, make copies, scheduling appointments and maintained supplies. Use the Epic system to admit patients, administer and maintain patient records, break down medical charts for record keeping and coordinate billing. Communicate with the clinical staff to ensure all appropriate patient information is gathered. Show less