Danielle Goodnight
Burbank,CA
Summary
Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist (CMPSS) with over 17 years of professional experience supporting children and families, and 27 years of lived experience navigating mental health, substance use, and behavioral health challenges. Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and brings prior supervisory and management experience, offering strong leadership alongside personal insight to empower clients and families on their recovery journey. Skilled in promoting hope, wellness, and resiliency while advocating for access to resources and services. Experienced in case management, parent partner support, and coaching families through crisis, with a strong commitment to strength-based and culturally responsive care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Peer Support Specialist
United Parents
12.2023 - Current
- Advanced from Parent Partner to CMPSS after earning Medi-Cal certification, recognized for strong performance.
- Proficient in Medi-Cal documentation and billing, consistently meeting 48-hour compliance timelines.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, utilizing de-escalation techniques to maintain safety and stability within the supportive environment.
- Assisted clients in developing and maintaining personalized wellness plans, guiding them in setting achievable goals for improved mental health outcomes.
- Partners with supervisors to ensure family safety, receive guidance, and uphold ethical and professional standards during complex cases.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a trusting environment to encourage open communication about personal challenges and goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans based on clients'' individual strengths, needs, and preferences.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions according to organizational guidelines, protecting confidentiality while ensuring thorough documentation for continuity of care purposes.
Parent Partner
United Parents
01.2017 - 12.2023
- Provide family-focused peer support to 20+ families, advocating across mental health, education, probation, and child welfare systems.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in family engagement and support strategies.
- Managed case records with diligent documentation of services provided, progress made, and ongoing needs assessments for families served.
- Connected families with community resources to address various challenges such as housing, food insecurity, and healthcare access.
- Provided crisis intervention and support for families experiencing challenges such as behavioral concerns, mental health issues, or adverse life events.
- Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, and mental health associates to enhance treatment plan goals, ensuring culturally responsive and practical in-home applications.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics and provide targeted interventions based on identified needs.
- Facilitate Nurturing Parenting groups, providing structured curriculum-based education and emotional support for families.
Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
01.2008 - 12.2016
- Directed operations of a licensed preschool serving 350 children from culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated 20+ staff, fostering professional growth while ensuring compliance with licensing and safety regulations.
- Provided staff development in classroom management, curriculum planning, parent relations, and child development best practices.
- Developed and implemented marketing and public relations strategies, increasing enrollment by 30% through community engagement.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining records, preparing licensing paperwork, coordinating inspections, and managing facility safety.
- Oversaw budget planning, applied proactive cost controls, and consistently achieved financial performance targets.
- Developed strong community relationships to support center programs and initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
National University
Oxnard, CA01.2020
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Leadership skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Relationship building
- Self motivation
- Organizational skills
- Reliability
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Certification
Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
Educational Advocate Certification - In Progress
Peer Services in Crisis Care Certification – In Progress
Timeline
Certified Peer Support Specialist
United Parents
12.2023 - Current
Parent Partner
United Parents
01.2017 - 12.2023
Center Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
01.2008 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
National University
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