Residential Supervisor Social Service
Resume:
Dwayne L. Sheppard
Camden NJ, ***04
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SUMMARY:
Self-organized, detail oriented individual with over 15 years social service experience, working directly with displaced youth, disabled adults, autistic individuals, and correctional population. I possess the ability to exceed expectations with my detailed orientated skills. I adapt well to change, and am an excellent problem solver that reacts independently and responsibly to crisis situations.
EXPERIENCE:
Youth Consultation Services, Residential Supervisor, Blackwood NJ. (August 2013 – Present)
Residential Supervisor
Monitor and assist households of autistic and disabled youth with daily-living activities.
Maintains a state of readiness my being prepared at all times to handle walk-in crisis situations.
Provides a safe living environment for children and adults affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Supports and educates residential youth on health and hygiene issues in an effort to inform and prepare them for independent living.
Create case plans for resident goals while maintaining daily reports of resident progress and development.
Plan, encourage, and escort youths to participate in recreational activities to promote community independence.
Youth Advocate Program, Youth Advocate, Haddon Heights NJ. (April 2012-Present)
Support and assist youth in personal, emotional and social development through one on one mentorship.
Analyze personal, family, and social problems of youth participants to provide individualized case plans.
Assist and counsel youth on personal issues while monitoring their behavior and evaluating their basic needs.
Plan interactive and educational activities to observe the interactions and behaviors of youth in various environments.
Bancroft NueroRehab, Program Associate, Cherry Hill NJ (March 2009 – Present)
Assisted residents with neurological disabilities while participating in institutional or community based settings
Coached and encouraged individuals to develop daily living skills.
Provided daily reports of resident’s needs, developments and progress.
Administered medications on a daily basis to residents in need of medication monitoring and support.
Camden County Correctional Facility, Corrections Officer, Camden NJ (September 2004- February 2008)
Monitored behaviors of inmates to prevent any escapes, security breaches while maintaining institution rules and regulations.
Inspected and upheld the security of housing units while maintaining daily logs and inmate records to ensure safety and security within specific housing units.
Acted as a witness in court and gave testimony under oath supporting institutional infractions and inmate disciplinary hearings.
Directed and supervised inmates during work detail in an effort to provide inmates with rehabilitative services.
Identified potential inmate crisis situations such as suicide attempts, inmate disputes, gang conflicts, facility infractions and institutional riots.
Kelsh Associates, Residential Aide, Westville NJ.
Provided required assistance services for disabled adults with daily living activities in the home.
Coordinated several recreational events for residents
Informed their families, the elderly, and disabled on nutrition, cleanliness, and household utilities
EDUCATION:
Camden County College, Camden, New Jersey
Relevant Training and Professional Development
Camden County Correctional Academy, Blackwood NJ:
oMental Illness training
oFirst Responders training
oFirst Aide Certified
oBlood borne Pathogen Training
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