OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging, growth-oriented position within a reputable co
mpany utilizing diverse skills, education and experience. PROFILE: A compassionate, dedicated and resourceful professional, offering excep tional interpersonal and communication skills * Performance record demonstrates professional integrity and commitment to high standards of ethical behavior * Ca pable of multi-tasking with accuracy and efficiency * Work well independently an d as a member of a team. EDUCATION: PACE UNIVERSITY: DYSON COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES - NEW YORK, NY Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Psychology & Human Relations * Minor in Busi ness 5/2007 * Major GPA: 3.5 EXPERIENCE: A VERY SPECIAL PLACE, INC. - STATEN ISLAND, NY Individual Habilitation Specialist 12/2007 to Present * Provide quality care to consumers with developmental disabilities and implemen t strategies to achieve individual valued outcomes. * Assist consumers develop skills associated with activities of daily living. Fa cilitate group activity sessions in a classroom setting. * Supervise and delegate daily duties to 13 Assistants. Train new employees; ass ist staff members in developing skills essential for quality performance. * Complete and update comprehensive monthly reports and bi-annual IHP Reports; d ocument medical information, skills, abilities, progress, issues and effective m eans to achieve program objectives. * Participate in staff meetings to discuss case details; develop and revise trea tment plans. * Ensure a comfortable and safe environment for clients at all times; apply SCIP techniques daily. * Serve as a liaison to the Medicaid Service Coordinators. THE LIMITED - STATEN ISLAND, NY Retail Sales Associate 10/2005 to 10/2008 * Offered knowledgeable sales assistance; analyzed customer needs to provide rec ommendations; assisted patrons select and locate merchandise. * Maintained knowledge of sales, policies regarding exchanges/returns and securi ty practices. * Operated the cash register; totaled bills; accepted all forms of payment; ensu red proper monetary totals in the register at shift's end. * Applied creative merchandising techniques to assemble floor displays to maximi ze sales. FOODTOWN - STATEN ISLAND, NY Bookkeeper/Cashier 6/2004 to 1/2005 * Handled daily monetary transactions totaling $7K to $10K. * Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable; tracked and recorded credits and debits. * Maintained the general ledger. Analyzed, reconciled and prepared end-of-month reports. PRACTICA: United Cerebral Palsy of New York City - Staten Island, NY 2/2007 to 4/2007 * Co-facilitated group sessions with consumers. Interacted and communicated with consumers on an individual basis. Offered recommendations to the Supervisor reg arding effective methods to achieve objectives. Sanctuary for Families - New York, NY 9/2006 to 12/2006 * Led children, ages 3 to 12, in group play sessions. Entered new and updated cl ient information into an electronic system. CREDENTIALS: Maintain SCIP-R, CPR & First Aid Certifications REFERENCES: Furnished upon request