Sheena Penson
St. Louis,MO
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CSS
BJC Behavioral Health
02.2024 - Current
- Provides community support services to complex clients to include clients on care plan, using treatment plan interventions that result in positive outcomes, based on individual strengths and needs; case load sizes will vary.
- Completes timely documentation of services that clearly describe the need for the service, the intervention provided, the relationship to the treatment plan, the provider of the service, the date, the actual time and setting of the service, and the individual's response to the service.
- Contacting individuals and/or referral sources following missed appointments in order to re-engage and promote recovery/resiliency efforts. Supporting individuals in crisis situations.
- Provides mentorship and job shadowing to community support colleagues. Provides qualified mental health provider assistance to clinical teams including but not limited to assessment of access to services.
- Complete annual assessment and other documentation of clients.
YDS
Covenanthousemo
03.2018 - Current
- Monitored youth activities and recreation to note interpersonal communication and mental health status.
- Shared learning and practices leading to personal improvement and acquisition of life skills.
- Adhered to youth safety standards as established through organizational and regulatory mandates.
- Allocated departmental resources to meet client demand.
- Educated community residents regarding available health and wellness resources.
- Supported data security and managed client files with discretion.
- Uphold regulatory requirements with document management.
- Organized resources and staff to uphold program promises and offer consistent service levels.
- Covenant House - St. Louis, MO.
Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Collaborative
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Provide direct 1:1 and group ABA therapy
- Implement and collect data on behavioral skill acquisition, behavior reduction and functional living protocols
- Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with client's individualized protocols
- Assist Lead RBTs and BCBAs with skill acquisition and behavior reduction assessments and preparing client materials as instructed
- Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the BCBA
- Utilize safe & appropriate handling procedures when working with clients
- Maintain client confidentiality
- Collaborate with treatment team members
- Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required training.
- Autism Learning Collaborative
Child Care Teacher
BSLC
10.2017 - 06.2023
- Providing basic care for children which includes feeding, grooming, and changing diapers
- Developing age-appropriate socialization skills in children
- Encouraging positive behavior and good manners
- Using various learning methods such as stories, games, and drawing to intellectually stimulate children
- Identifying behavioral problems and developing appropriate strategies to address them through parent meetings, conferences, and workshops
- Holding regular parent-teacher meetings to address any issues, concerns, or parent complaints
- Creating a pleasant, safe, and sanitary environment
- Communicating with parents and providing updates on children's progress.
- Beginning Steps Child Care & LC
Support Care Assistant
Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living due to physical and mental challenges.
- Developed and maintained service-based connections with clients.
- Provided compassionate care and support to residents, ensuring comfort and well-being.
- Assisted with daily activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Monitored patient health conditions, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly for timely intervention.
Teacher Assistant/ Youth Care Specialist
Great Circle
07.2013 - 02.2014
- Openly exchanged ideas and materials with coworkers
- Gave individualized instruction
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with age-appropriate playtime activities
- Organized activities that developed children's physical, emotional and social growth
- Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviors
- Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements
- Ensured smooth kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving
- Prepared healthy, enjoyable breakfasts and dinners for diners
- Provided
- Assisted co-workers
- Attempted to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking
- Cleaned and maintained the beverage area, display cases, equipment, and order transaction area
- Cleaned and prepared various foods for cooking or serving
- Managed kitchen operations for high grossing, fast-paced fair concession kitchen
- Developed variety of menu items catering to customers with food allergies and diet restrictions such as gluten-free and vegan items.
- Great Circle - Webster, MO, US
Community Living Specialist
09.2008 - 07.2013
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social engagements.
- Used appropriate techniques and tactics to calm clients and alleviate tense situations.
- Trained clients in proper social skills to help improve quality of life.
- Maintained thorough records and produced detailed reports on client visits and histories.
- Explained regulations such as sanitation and maintenance to new residents to operations consistent.
- Educated clients on how to manage and budget money.
- Reported on services provided to each client in appropriate records and files.
- Explained importance of healthy diet and nutritious food, assisting with meal preparation.
- Worked with clients to identify specific issues and potential support options.
- Communicated appropriately and professionally with each client.
- Explored resources to help clients with job searches and educational opportunities.
- Assessed clients' needs to identify appropriate support and services required.
- Easterseals Midwest - St. Louis, MO
Food Service Worker
BJC Hospital
05.2005 - 09.2008
- Served food during planned meal schedules while observing procedures.
- Replenished ingredients to maintain stock levels for food preparation demands.
- Practiced safe food-handling practices and observed all sanitation protocols.
- Followed proper food safety and hygiene practices to prevent food contamination and maintain safe working environment.
- Assisted in setup and breakdown of food service stations to facilitate smooth operations.
- Took orders and recommended items to provide excellent customer service and enhance dining experience.
- Maintained freshness and reduced waste by storing perishable items in temperature-controlled spaces.
- Answered questions about preparation methods and nutrition requirements while serving food.
- Prepared required food portions to fulfill high-volume orders.
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces and equipment before and after meal services.
- Followed exact health code standards to help establishment maintain exceptional ratings.
- Provided guests with menus and took food and drink orders.
- BJC Health Care - St. Louis, MO
Dietary Aide/Dietary Cook
St John Skilled Nursing Center
01.2002 - 05.2005
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products
- Prepared healthy, enjoyable breakfasts and dinners for diners
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- St John Skilled Nursing Center - St. Louis, MO
Education
BS - Psychology
Capella University
12-2028
High School Diploma - undefined
Beaumont H.S.
Saint Louis01.2003
Skills
- Charting and recordkeeping
- Excellent communication skills
- Cheerful and energetic
- Complex problem solver
- Techniques
- First aid certificate
- Skilled in working with special needs children
- Friendly
- Approachable
- Behavior management
- Dependable
- Provided crisis intervention services in response to emergencies, skillfully managing need for housing, food, clothing, or financial assistance
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Paraprofessional Certification
Timeline
CSS
BJC Behavioral Health
02.2024 - Current
Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Collaborative
08.2023 - 12.2023
Support Care Assistant
Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital
07.2020 - 01.2022
YDS
Covenanthousemo
03.2018 - Current
Child Care Teacher
BSLC
10.2017 - 06.2023
Teacher Assistant/ Youth Care Specialist
Great Circle
07.2013 - 02.2014
Community Living Specialist
09.2008 - 07.2013
Food Service Worker
BJC Hospital
05.2005 - 09.2008
Dietary Aide/Dietary Cook
St John Skilled Nursing Center
01.2002 - 05.2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Beaumont H.S.
BS - Psychology
Capella University