Pheona Brown

Experience

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  The Children's Home

  Dec 2011 - Jul 2013

  Childcare Specialist

  • Supervise children in a structured environment in order to observe changes in their social behavior. • Complete shift documentation including residential case notes, incident reports, and resident inventory.• Provide crisis intervention as needed.• Implement treatment plans.• Escort and accompany residents on doctor appointments and hospital.• Create and plan age appropriate activities.• Complete required documentation.

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  The League for People with Disabilities

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

  Lead Support Counselor

  • Communicated patient needed with participants, families, and professional staff • Developed positive working relationships with assigned participants and families• Treated the participant’s goals as their own, working with the participant, family and professional staff to achieve goals• Worked cooperatively with other Autism Services and Programs staff to support participants• Facilitated building participant’s self-esteem through positive interactions• Communicated participant and programmatic needs with the Program Manager• Documented participant's progress utilizing the ETO database system• Followed all agency and program specific policies and procedures• PLanned and initiated a weekly "Art through Healing" creative program • Engaged patients cognitive abilities with weekly team building activities Show less

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  Alliance, Inc. Baltimore

  Aug 2014 - Jan 2016

  Co-occurring Rehabilitation Coordinator

  • Facilitate the development of individualized rehabilitation plans and monitors progress toward achievement of stated goals.• Complete comprehensive assessments including recovering based assessments and comprehensive functional evaluation.• Prepares and facilitates group instruction on substance abuse, mental health, and independent living.• Accompany individuals to advocate and support as needed, at psychiatric, medical, or entitlement appointments.• Refer individuals or their families to other support services as needed such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services.• Community outreach Show less

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  Arrow Child and Family Ministries

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

  ABA Instructor

  Actively provided therapeutic services with an interactive approach using the principles of Applied Behavior AnalysisSupervises and manages student behavior in the classroom, school and school-sponsored functionsUtilizes a variety of teaching strategies and techniques to promote progress and success with an assigned student or small group of studentsProvides a learning environment that is individualized for students and works towards their personal level of independence.Under the direction of the Teacher, provides individualized instruction and support to an assigned student or small group of students.Assists the Teacher with completion of all necessary paperwork to accurately record student progressThis is to include daily attendance records, performance on current acquisition targets and maintenance skills, and behavioral data tracking.Record, monitor, and analyze student data Show less

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  The Shafer Center

  Aug 2016 - Feb 2018

  ABA Therapist

  Provide the highest quality of behavioral intervention services to children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder.Follow written treatment instructions and programs provided by the Clinical Supervisor.Implement students BIPS and IEP’s. Create materials for students program.Accurately record and enter client data into graphs. Under the supervision of the BCBA develop skill acquisition programs.Assist with and perform various assessments under the supervision of the BCBA Show less

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  Mumby and Simmons Dental Consultants

  Feb 2018 - Dec 2021

  HR Assistant

  Assist with day-to-day operations of the HR functions and duties. Provide clerical and administrative support to Human Resources executives. Screen candidates for appropriateness of skills, experience, and knowledge by reviewing resumes, facilitating phone and face-to-face interviews, and conducting reference checks to evaluate skill level in relation to position requirements

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  St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore

  Jan 2022 - now

  Human Resources Specialist

  Provides a high level of service to employees and managers in answering HR policies andprocedures questions. Assists CHRO in developing, implementing, and administering programs, includingperformance development, benefits, and other employee engagement initiatives. Performs tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to employee changes, benefits, disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations, performance and talent management, recognition programs, and safety. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, andregulatory changes. Reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. Maintainsknowledge of trends, best practices, and new technologies in human resources. Offerssuggestions and assists with the implementation of HR programs. Participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. Coordinate the termination process by ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete, communicated to all appropriate departments, and removed from all data systems; complete all exit interviews. Manage day-to-day employee benefits (health insurance, life insurance, workers compensation, and disability), including enrollment, payroll deductions, claims, questions, COBRAcoordination, open enrollment coordination, and acts as the broker contact. Also responsiblefor the administration of unemployment claims. Create strategic initiatives to assist with stress management and boost staff morale. Processes employee updates by utilizing HRIS and collaborates with Finance/Payroll to ensure seamless processing of changes. Facilitate new hire orientation. Provides support to employees and managers with general policy/procedure questions. Facilitate and Develop Team Building Activities. Analyzing data and statistics for trends with regard to recruitment practices, motivation, and turnover. Show less