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Madeline Sell
845 5th Ave Apt 212  Duncansville, PA 16635
Phone: 814.312.7607  E-Mail: madelinesell@gmail.com

Profile
Current Behavior Support Specialist for people with intellectual disabilities and mental health conditions.
Graduate student of counseling who is self-motivated with a positive attitude. Natural leader who is highly
organized. Advocate with superior written and verbal communication skills.

Education
Master of Arts in Counseling, graduating August 15, 2018 Specialty: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Wake Forest University (CACREP-accredited), Winston-Salem, NC GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, May 2009 Concentration: Business

Pennsylvania State University, Altoona, PA Major GPA: 3.4

Professional Experience
Behavior Support Specialist, July 2009 – Present Skills of Central PA, Inc., Altoona, PA
 Strong advocate for people who receive services. Implements tenants of Person Centered Thinking and
Trauma Informed Care naturally on a daily basis.
 Navigates difficult cases and collaborates with psychiatric providers, families, day programs, and
residential providers in order to provide the best comprehensive support possible.
 Has built solid relationships with providers, Supports Coordination Organizations, and Administrative
Entities in order to further the organization’s successful reputation.
 Extensive experience working with people with Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, Autism
Spectrum Disorder, and sexual concerns.
 Extensive knowledge of the BSS service and relevant regulations. Has easily adapted to
changes in service definitions and regulations over the years.

Support Service Worker, May 2013 – Present Public Partnerships LLC, Altoona, PA
 Supports a young man who is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder – who does not use words to
communicate – to learn how to navigate his community, spend quality time with family and friends, and
be independent in his home.
 Teaches and practices communication skills, such as the utilization of sign language and iPad
applications, as well as coping and self-regulation skills.
 Completes necessary documentation in order to determine progress on ISP outcomes.

Counseling Intern, August 2017 – April 2018 Skills of Central PA, Inc., Portage, PA
 Ran group and individual therapy sessions for people with substance abuse and mental health
concerns, and completed necessary documentation.
 Utilized an empathetic approach to develop trusting relationships with clients while also setting
appropriate boundaries.

Affiliations
 American Counseling Association (ACA)
 Chi Sigma Iota (CSI)

Certifications
 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – Adult, American Red Cross
 Standard First Aid, American Red Cross
Skills
 Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
 Basic sign language familiarity

Professional Development
Trauma Informed Systems Transformation, March 2018
Training Program, BHARP Trauma Institute, Sandra Bloom, M.D.

Pittsburgh Autism & Asperger's Conference, March 2018

Seminar, Future Horizons Inc., Dr. Temple Grandin, Sean Barron, and Paula Aquilla

QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention, February 2018

Training Program, Magellan Healthcare, Tracy Shultz and Jessica Peacock, M.A.

Mind-Body Interactions and the Stress-Inflammation Connection, October 2017

Seminar, Institute for Brain Potential, Merrily Kuhn, RN, Ph.D., ND

Seeking Safety, September 2017

Training Program, Treatment Innovations, Kay Johnson, LICSW

Mental Health First Aid: Suicide Prevention, April 2017

Training Program, Mental Health First Aid USA, Jessica Peacock, M.A.

Reasoning with Unreasonable People: Focus on Disorders of Emotional Regulation, October 2016
Seminar, Institute for Brain Potential, Joseph Shannon, Ph.D.

Hearing Distressing Voices Simulation, October 2016

Seminar, CenClear Behavioral Health

Postive Approaches and Functional Behavior Analysis, May 2015

Training Program, APS Health Care Quality Unit (HCQU), Brian J. Leech, MS

Intensive Systems Therapy, May 2014

Training Program, The PA Office of Developmental Programs
Robin VanEerden, MS, NCC, NADD-CC

Noxious People: Living and Working with High-Conflict Individuals, April 2013
Seminar, Institute for Brain Potential, Dennis Marikis, Ph.D.

Trauma and a Framework for Future Planning, July 2012

Seminar, Robin VanEerden, MS, NCC, NADD-CC

S.A.F.E. Stop Abuse for Everybody, April 2012

Training Program, The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape

Psychological Treatment and Care for Children with Trauma-Attachment Problems, October 2011
Seminar, Altoona Regional Health System Behavioral Health Services

Crisis Prevention & Intervention, September 2010

Training Program, Training & Learning Consultants