SHAY-LA GILBERT
Sandy’s,Bermuda
Summary
Flexible and caring special education professional specializes in Behavior Intervention & Assessment. Customizes approaches based on individual needs and impairments. Focused on helping students build important skills for physical and mental issues impacting academic performance, social integration or physical capabilities. Compassionate in helping with struggles and adapting approaches that support strong Executive Functioning Skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Therapist
Bermuda Ministry of Education
09.2021 - Current
- Under the Department of Student Services & Education Officer for Behavior, the Educational Therapist is responsible for the overall intake, assessment and behavior intervention planning for students with behavioral challenges
- This planning includes the assessment, data collection, implementation, training, and evaluation of fidelity for Functional Behavior Assessments and all behavior modification techniques
- The ET is responsible for the clinical oversight and supervision of the relevant Paraprofessionals and educational Therapist Assistants servicing the case load to ensure effective data collection and implementation of BMod techniques
- Safely & securely manage all client files with confidentiality measures is place
- Coordinate the referral and assessment process with external agencies and additional ministry related services for clients such as Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapy; in addition to the coordination of therapeutic experiential learning in sport, art, and vocation
- The ET sits on the MTSS Committee and performs all associated administrative duties as asked by the school Principal related to any student on the case load
- The ET serves as the consultant in the school building for behavior and classroom management related concerns.
Case Manager & Assessment Officer
Bermuda Government, Westgate Correctional Facility
08.2012 - 09.2021
- Under the supervision of The Program Director: Deliver effective case management services and discharge planning by assessing inmates utilizing appropriate psychosocial assessment, risk assessment and screening procedures
- Determine classification level and identify criminogenic risk and needs of the client
- Prepare a criminal profile and case management report along with client recommendations each month to the Inmate Service Committee which consists of vocational, educational, social work, psychology, medical (psychiatric) and religious service coordinators in order to develop an itemized treatment plan (Case Plans)
- Formulate a criminal profile and case management report for Parole, Probation, and Mental Health Clients Committee
- Coordinate services with community agencies and other government departments i.e
- Court Services Department, Financial Assistance, and Substance Misuse Treatment, Family Services as needed
- Prepare and maintain confidential files that can be transferred between facilities
- Maintain an up to date database of all clients
- Associated duties related to any day to day concerns or queries from Senior DOC Management and Staff.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Capella University
01.2020
Dip.Crim - Advanced Diploma in Criminal Psychology
International Career Institute
01.2018
BA - Sociology, Psychology
North Carolina A&T State University
01.2012
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Intervention Planning
- Progress Monitoring
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Crisis Management
- Research abilities
Certifications Training
- Behavior Specialist- Functional Behavior Assessment
- Group Therapy Facilitation Skills
- Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Facilitation
- Intellectual Disability 1: The Construct and Its Assessment
- Intellectual Disability Part 2: Assessing Intellectual Functioning
- Intellectual Disability Part 3: Diagnosing Intellectual Disability
- Bermuda Hospitals Board- Mental Health First Aid
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training
References
- Ms. Diana Caisey, dacaisey@gov.bm, Divisional Corrections Officer
- Ms. Dwanita Grant, MS, dmg@logic.bm, Justice of Peace
Timeline
Educational Therapist
Bermuda Ministry of Education
09.2021 - Current
Case Manager & Assessment Officer
Bermuda Government, Westgate Correctional Facility
08.2012 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Capella University
Dip.Crim - Advanced Diploma in Criminal Psychology
International Career Institute
BA - Sociology, Psychology
North Carolina A&T State University
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