Eric Fernandez
San Bernardino
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Activity Director
Shandin Hills Behavioral Center
07.2023 - Current
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the activities programs of this facility to meet the individual and person-centered needs of the residents.
- Develop recreational activities opportunities that are appropriate to the resident population and individualized to resident needs.
- Review department policies and procedures at least annually and participate in making recommended changes.
- Coordinate community outreach and seek out recreational partnerships that are representative of the interests of the residents.
- Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Administrator as required.
- needs of the residents.
- Coordinate with transportation services for activities outings and as necessary to meet the individual
- Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations as well as professional standards of practice and make recommendations on changes in facility policies and procedures to the Administrator.
- Review departmental policies and job descriptions at least annually or as required.
- Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the activities department. the budget.
- Contribute to the development of departmental budgets and workforce allocations in accordance with Coordinate activities with other departments as necessary.
- Work with the facility's activities consultant and implement recommended changes as required.
- Provide reports recommendations to the Administrator concerning the operations of the activites Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
Primary Counselor
Shandin Hills Behavioral Center
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Types and maintains timely HS 231s (Certs") on individual residents.
- Implements standard behavioral treatment procedures with all residents (motivational point system/token economy, privilege system, behavioral contracting, quiet time, etc.).
- Uses behavioral and cognitive principles (including positive reinforcement, prompting, extinction, chaining, etc.) to analyze and teach new behavior patterns to residents.
- Implements individualized behavioral programs and provides feedback to supervisory staff on their effectiveness
- Attends and actively participates in meetings pertaining to department practices and resident treatment plans (eg., behavioral services meeting, behavioral treatment meeting, nursing/program meeting).
- Identifies and gives constructive feedback to administration regarding problem areas in resident care and departmental practices/roles.
- Monitors and supervises residents according to facility policies. Ensures a safe environment for residents.
- Conducts both large and small psychoeducational, process, and activity groups and outings under the supervision of the Clinical Director, STP Director, and/or or Assistant STP Director.
Behavior Specialist
Shandin Hills Behavioral Center
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Plans and conducts both large and small psychoeducational groups, activity groups, and community reintegration Quins independently but under the indirect supervision of the activity Director, ST Director or assistant STP Director.
- Develops a theme and schedules a series of special events for assigned holiday or event.
- Participates in in-service programs as assigned.
- Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
- Works directly with residents to achieve highest level of functioning possible.
- Maintains visual awareness of resident's physical and psychiatric limitations and ensures the safety of residents at all Keeps notifies on condition of residents and treatment plan interventions by reading individual care plans, assault prevention plans and behavioral contracts.
- Follows program design and implements behavior modification interventions including level system, token economy,consequences, and rewards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06.2025
Skills
- Therapy Planning
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Patient Evaluations
- Program Development
Timeline
Activity Director
Shandin Hills Behavioral Center
07.2023 - Current
Primary Counselor
Shandin Hills Behavioral Center
01.2023 - 07.2023
Behavior Specialist
Shandin Hills Behavioral Center
03.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
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