Looking for work in (MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN FIELD) IN SOUTH FLORIDA

1. CONTACT
ADDRESS:
9421 N.W 15
th
Street, Pembroke Pines,
FL 33024
Email:
Derrickfrncs03@gmail.com
Phone:
646-363-5838
COMPUTER SKILL:
 Proficient in Ms word
 Internet
 Email system.
PERSONAL SKILLS:
 Caring and supportive
 Relationship development with
clients
 Dedicated
 Self motivated
 Possesses a positive and
professional attitude. Achieving
goals, creative thinking and
problem solving
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
Certified in the following disciplines:-
 OSHA (Occupational Safety and
Health Administration)
 SCIP-R(Strategies For Crisis
Intervention and Prevention-
Revised
 Behavioral Standards and
Behavioral Modifications
 CPR (Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation)
 AMAP(Approved Medication
Administration Personal)
 BLS (Basic Life Support)
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
 Excellent clients’ service manner
and interpersonal skill. Analytical
ability to solve clients’ issues
 A friendly, passionate and
confident communicator. Able to
build lasting relationships with
people
DERRICK FRANCIS
CAREER PROFILE
To obtain a challenging position where I can utilize my talents and skills in the
development of the special needs individual, as well as chemical dependency and
mental illness to actively participate with the growth and expansion of an already
growing organization. Determine to implement earned skills and knowledge for the
rapid growth of the prospective organization by working effectively and consistently.
CAREER HISTORY
PresentCommunityOptions INC,NewYork, NY 02/2015-Present
(Supervisor/SR,SupportStaff)
Impact Community Services, Lauderhill, FL 04/2007-10/2014
(Mental Health Technician)
Spectrum Programs, Pompano Beach, FL. 05/2006-04/2007
(Milieu Counselor)
Sunrise Opportunity Group Home, North Lauderdale, FL 07/2005-05/2006
(Direct Care Independent Living Skills Instructor)
Dominguez Group Home, Margate, FL 08/2004-03/2005
(Direct Care Independent Living Skills Instructor)
FT LAUDERDALE HOSPITAL 10/2003-05/2004
(Mental Health Technician)
EXPERTISE HIGHLIGHT
 Assisted individuals as necessary with daily living skills and development of
community skills
 Utilized Persons Centered Plans to assess consumer’s needs
 Accurately completed all in house documentation
 Performed and documented clients care and therapeutic procedures.
 Assisted clients with job readiness programs and intervention workshops
 Assisted clients with job search, college applications and all related tasks
 Facilitated and participated in clients’ scheduled activities as assigned.
 Assisted in client and family training as appropriate and as directed by
supervisor
 Assisted clients with job readiness programs and intervention workshops
 Facilitated and educated on substance abuse groups and individually
 Coordinated out of facility activities/ AA and NA meetings
 Responsible for training Clients who are Developmentally Disabled,
Developmentally Impaired and/or Autistic with the skills necessary to live
independently, socially as well as teaching pre-vocational skills
 Worked closely with Therapists, Nurses, Support Coordinators and Case
Managers to assist Clients with skills needed for daily living and socialization

2.  Dealing professionally with wide
range of people including Patients,
Therapists, Nurses and executives
 Improved communication
techniques revitalizing employer’s
community standing
 Fluency in spoken and written
English; listening and questioning;
facilitating learning; presentation
and public speaking; interpersonal
skills; supervision and mentoring
References Available
Upon Request
 Assist and instruct autistic children from range ages of 10-16
 Instruct Clients with daily living skills and follow the behavioral plan set out by
the Certified Behavior Analysis.
 Liaisontocharge Nurse on floor,monitorvital signs andran groupssession
chart on Q15’s chart.
EDUCATION
Broward College, FTL 2010
 Sociology/Psychology courses
Monroe College, Bronx, NY 1993
 Completed 25 credit towards Bachelor’s Degree
Major, Business Administration