Medical Courier
Resume:
Gabriel Yesufu
Chicago, IL *****
********@*****.***
Professional Summary
To gain more experience working with people in Consulting, Finance, Research or Management sectors. Work Experience
Behavioral Interventionist
UI Health-Chicago, IL
March 2023 to Present
Provides psychosocial rehabilitation services with patients. Services include, but are not limited to, crisis management, individual and group counseling, assessment, treatment planning, MDS, and discharge planning.
Mobile Crisis Specialist
HRDI-Chicago, IL
January 2023 to October 2023
Worked as Crisis Responder. Visited clients in mental distress for the reason of crisis deescalation. Answered phones to deescalate situations verbally. Wrote reports and produced petitions for appropriate responders.
Mental Health Professional
Central Plaza Residential Home-Chicago, IL
October 2021 to December 2022
Maintain the Intensive Recovery Program, where I monitor at risk residents who have shown displays of harm too self or others. Run groups and counsel residents on behaviors. Complete fault observational documentation.
Medical Courier Driver
SDS-Chicago, IL
August 2021 to March 2022
Transport important medication to various living facilities throughout the Chicago and surrounding areas. Shift Supervisor
Thresholds-Chicago, IL
August 2019 to October 2021
Duties Include regular supervision with direct reports. Actively lead and oversee the activities of team members to ensure a therapeutic environment. Teaching independent living skills (such as hygiene, housekeeping, & meal preparation), and model relationship-building skills to young adults with mental health challenges.
Behavioral Counselor
Alden Princeton-Chicago, IL
August 2017 to August 2020
Provides, or assists in providing, psychosocial rehabilitation services with residents of the facility. Services may include, but are not limited to, crisis management, individual and group counseling, assessment, treatment planning, MDS, discharge planning, case management, linkage, and referral Life Insurance Broker
Life Insurance
July 2016 to March 2019
Deal in asset management, which entails banking, finance, investments, life insurance & annuities. Mental Health Technician
Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital
August 2016 to August 2017
Completing risk assessments or behavioral health evaluations on patients as required. Talking and counseling with patient to help them make informed decisions about themselves, their lives and even relationships and future goals. Providing consistent care and treatment programs for patient by providing required documentation and case records to other professionals involved with the clients. Keeping accurate patient records, files and documentation for the release of information to other treatment professionals. Meeting and planning the most effective treatment for the patient. Residential Treatment Specialist
Lawrence Hall Youth Services
June 2015 to August 2016
This position provides direct supervision and protection to a maximum of 10 children in the unit, between ages 8 and 18 years old. The position requires the documentation of client behaviors and actions using the computer. Other Duties include: Assist with homework, cooking, cleaning, and household chores, formulate and implement individual treatment plans of clients, provide constant supervision of clients' behaviors and interactions at all times, encourage positive relationship building, & encourage socially acceptable habits and behaviors (i.e. personal hygiene and grooming, table manners, etc.) Community Support Specialist
UCAN
November 2014 to July 2016
Works with TLP treatment team to provide direct individual and group services to adolescent teens and teen parents and their children who reside within the transitional living setting. Coach clients on life skill and parenting skill development, mentoring and relationship building. This includes the ability to identify a client's service needs, working directly with clients to teach needed daily living, coping and interpersonal skills; role modeling appropriate behaviors and ensuring client's compliance with program rules and expectations, while following all UCAN policies, procedures and practices. Mental Health Technician
Mercy Hospital
February 2010 to January 2015
Duties include: working with nurses to ensure patients receive the best plan for discharge back into the community. Ensuring there is a safe milieu for all patients. Charting and recording patient behaviors to assist doctor's assessment of patient. Overall assistance with patient's tangible needs and overall well-being. Redirecting patients when necessary. Physically restraining hostile patients. Gaining positive relationships through respect and trust.
Community Support Specialist
Thresholds
July 2014 to November 2014
Provide direct service to members through outreach Including case management, counseling, advocacy, linkage and referral, crisis intervention and collaboration with providers. Functions as a member of a team and attends daily clinical meetings, adhere to agency documentation requirements.
Milieu Coordinator
Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center
May 2013 to June 2014
Duties include: Conducting Supervision of Residential Counselors. Training & conducting staff meetings. Behavioral management planning with lead team. Conducting milieu/client observations. Coordinating & facilitating health appointments. Handling staff schedule & time sheets. Medication management. Facility cleanliness & maintenance.
Behavioral Health Technician
Streamwood Behavioral Health Center
April 2008 to August 2010
Completing risk assessments or behavioral health evaluations on patients as required. Talking and counseling with patient to help them make informed decisions about themselves, their lives and even relationships and future goals. Providing consistent care and treatment programs for patient by providing required documentation and case records to other professionals involved with the clients. Keeping accurate patient records, files and documentation for the release of information to other treatment professionals. Meeting and planning the most effective treatment for the patient. United Parcel Service
May 2004 to March 2009
Management (Supervisor)
Duties include: supervising package handlers. Moving people towards the work. Planning and adjusting work environment in order to reach certain deadlines and demands. Completed paperwork for superiors to track my daily progress. Adjusted and worked with numerous personalities and backgrounds. Held people accountable and discipline those who don't comply with company policy. Sales Associate
Super K-mart
September 2006 to March 2007
Assisted customers with product information, price verification, & suggestive selling. Other duties consisted of recovery, clean up and bring back shopping carts, and stocking of shelves. Christmas of 2005 Carson Pirie Scott
Sales Associate (Seasonal)
Assisted customers, recovered stock and worked the cash register. Cook and Counter Person
Mc Donald's Restaurant
June 2003 to August 2003
Football training at SIU/Football Player- Defensive Tackle Worker
Eagle Construction
June 2002 to August 2002
Assisted in Concrete pours for sidewalks, driveways and curbs. Package Handler
United Postal Service
June 2001 to August 2001
Sorted boxes by weights for loading preparation.
Dish Washer
Apostolic Church of God
June 2001 to August 2001
Washed dishes for large banquet gatherings.
Service Clerk
Pipe Rx Muffler Shop
June 1999 to August 1999
Duties included greeting customers and taking vehicle information and problems. Also, assisted mechanics with auto preparation. Ordered parts for car repairs and cleaned and maintained office and mechanic areas.
Education
Bachelor's in Sociology
Chicago State University
June 2012
Diploma
Mt Carmel High School
May 2002
None in Mass Communication
South Suburban college
Bachelor's in Mass Communication
Southern Illinois University
Skills
• Behavior Management
• Behavioral Health
• Crisis Management
• Driving
• Conflict management
• Safety plans
• Budgeting
• Case management
• Documentation review
• Experience working with students
• Sales
• Shift Management
• Mental Health Counseling
• Communication skills
• Time management
• Social Work
• Sports coaching
• Crisis Intervention
• Teaching
• Individual / Group Counseling
• Mentoring
• Intake
• Facilities Maintenance
• Behavioral Therapy
• Crisis intervention
• PTSD Care
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Crisis management
• Leadership
• Shift management
• Behavioral therapy
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
QMHP Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Social Work License
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