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EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST
Professional Overview
Accomplished psychiatry Rehabilitation Program associate with broad expertise from Geriatric Nursing assistant to Psychiatric counselor
Summary of Skills
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Education
B.A Hons, Religious Studies1996 Lagos State University － City, State, Nigeria
Coursework in Psychology, Social Work and CounselingAddictions and Chemical Dependency CEU
Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant California Certified Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) CPR & FIRST AID
ProAct, Institute for Applied Behavior AnalysisCity, State, USA
Professional Experience
Employment SpecialistFeb 2014 to Feb 2015
Goodwill Industries Of Southeast Wisconsin, Inc. － Willowbrook , IL
Goodwill Industries Of Southeast Wisconsin, Inc. － Willowbrook , IL
- Facilitating day-to-day supports for and directly supervising individuals with developmental disabilities in employment and community settings.
- Facilitating and providing functional training in vocational, domestic, recreational, leisure and community access in accordance with the Individual Service Plan Support individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve their goals by providing individualized support and assistance.
- Demonstrate honesty and respect while maintaining a positive, professional work ethic Facilitating meaningful community connections establishing friendships Exploring and participating in a variety of recreational and educational activities teaching independent life skills Managing challenging behaviors.
- Complete incident report in a timely manner and appropriate notifications of incidents as determined by agency and Regional Center.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program CounselorJan 2011 to Jul 2013
Cintas Corporation － Middletown , DE
Cintas Corporation － Middletown , DE
- Implements weekly PR P interventions and goals through on-site and offsite visitations.
- Provides a comprehensive approach to addressing the mental/behavioral health care needs of individuals and their families.
- Organizes wellness management seminars that give clients opportunity to participate in group therapy/education sessions.
- Advocacy in Court and Community.
- Makes appropriate social service referrals.
- Medication Monitoring.
- Mentoring and Behavior Management.
- Arranging transportation to/from therapy sessions.
Operations ManagerSep 2009 to Oct 2011
Arc Of Baltimore － City , STATE
Arc Of Baltimore － City , STATE
- Interviews support staff for vacant positions, assists Human Resources in obtaining required employment requirements.
- Schedules qualified support staff with Individual Plan Specific Training within budgeted hours Completes incident/ accident reporting and investigations.
- Ensures that documentation of supports is provided (medications, community participation activities, outcomes, supports during overnight period.
- Attend individual annual meeting to ensure that outcomes and goals are implemented.
- Assists individuals with bathing, toileting, shaving, dressing and meal preparation.
- Transports individuals to medical appointments, day and recreational programs.
Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant/ CNAMay 2000 to Jun 2009
Copper Ridge Inc － City , STATE
Copper Ridge Inc － City , STATE
- Direct care for clients with Alzheimer disease in a Nursing Home setting Tooth brushing, bathing, dressing and feeding.
- Taking and recording vital signs Transporting clients to hospitals and medical appointments Assisting client with group activities of their choice.
- Transferring clients from wheel chair to bed and vice versa.
House Manager / Community Service ManagerFeb 1991 to Jun 2009
Chimes Inc － City , STATE
Chimes Inc － City , STATE
- Monitor and maintain the safety and security of the clients and addressing negative behaviors with a positive attitude.
- Identifying & matching resources to fit individual needs.
- Supervised individuals with developmental disabilities in a group home.
- Monitored progress on daily and monthly programs.
- Organized recreation and weekly community participation.
- Document activities in accordance with agency practices.
- Assists individuals with bathing, toileting, shaving, dressing and meal preparation.
- Transports individuals to medical appointments, day and recreational programs.
- Coordinated the Individual Plan/CHOICE planning process of annual review meetings within prescribed timeframes.
- Reviewed data records monthly to monitor implementation and documentation.
- Completed household shopping ensuring necessary supplies are available in the home.
- Developed and monitored staff work schedule that is flexible to meet the need of the operations of the agency.
- Completes incident report in a timely manner and appropriate notifications of incidents as determined by the policies of Developmental Disability Agency.
- Implement documented behavior treatment programs as developed by the psychologist to train adaptive skills and behavior.
Skills
approach, Agency, CNA, CPR, client, clients, documentation, FIRST AID, functional, Human Resources, Managing, meetings, Mentoring, access, Nursing, policies, PR, progress, recording, reporting, safety, seminars, supervising, teaching, transportation
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School Attended
- Lagos State University
Job Titles Held:
- Employment Specialist
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Counselor
- Operations Manager
- Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant/ CNA
- House Manager / Community Service Manager
Degrees
- B.A Hons , Religious Studies 1996
Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant California Certified Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) CPR & FIRST AID ProAct , Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis
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