Kathy Kariuki
Residential Counselor @The Home for Little Wanderers
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WORK HISTORY
Residential Counselor @The Home for Little Wanderers
Hillsborough County, NH, US
Supporting the development of behavior interventions by collecting data and facilitating youth progress, and implemented strategies from behavior intervention plans derived from functional behavior assessments.• Providing training, advocacy, needs assessments, and treatment to youths and their families with the aim of reunification and/or reducing long-term out-of-home placements.• Supervising and coordinating daily living activities for students, including hygiene, clothing, chores, and transitions between scheduled activities.• Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary clinical team to develop and implement individualized comprehensive treatment plans, encompassing individual counseling, group therapy, nutrition, medical, recreational, and social programming.• Maintaining a therapeutic and professional relationship with students, providing necessary supervision and ensuring safety at all times.• Reporting instances or allegations of student abuse to the Supervisor, and complied with Mandated Reporter status.• Identifying and reporting potential safety hazards immediately, reacting promptly and appropriately to any arising situations.• Ensuring completion of all required documentation for effective student care, operation, and compliance, demonstrating a thorough understanding of program routines and client population.• Planning and participating in individual and small group activities aligned with treatment plans and goals, teaching age-appropriate life and social skills through modeling, counseling, and other techniques.• Participated in groups and activities designed to enhance students\' growth and development, including off-campus recreational and educational activities.• Providing group and individual behavior support and intervention as trained, including the use of appropriate physical restraint techniques (e.g, TCI) when necessary.
EDUCATION
Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute
Information Technology
MTI East Africa
Professional Mediation Certificate
PAN AFRICA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor's degree
Pan Africa Christian University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
ABOUT KATHY KARIUKI
Dedicated Mental and Behavioral Health Professional with over 5 years of progressive experience in trauma counseling. Demonstrates proven expertise in direct support care. Currently providing mentorship and therapeutic support to teenage boys in a residential school setting. Committed to advocating for mental wellbeing and creating safe and healthy environments for individuals facing trauma. Eager to contribute to family support systems and mental health organizations focused on holistic trauma healing and the overall wellbeing of those with traumatic backgrounds.
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