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Resume:
DEBORA E. RIVAS
Chesapeake, Virginia. 23322
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
I want to work full-time Human Service Counseling position allowing my
education, experience, and dedicated compassion for the disadvantaged. I
will bring expertise & passion to fulfill your company's mission.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree, Human Services Counseling,
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
WORK HISTORY
Northwestern Human Services (NHS) Adult Group Homes
Human Services Residential Counselor, Administration & Supervisor Direct
Care Team;
. Perform routine supervisory professional work in providing assistance,
support and training to adults with severe to profound intellectual
disabilities as well as those with physical and/or sensory
impairments.
. Residential comprehensive assessments & implementation; supportive
direct-care promoting daily independent living skills and ISP goals
. Ensuring the safety and well being of clients and in assisting them in
self-care, communication, mobility, personal living skills and in the
use of community services.
. Knowledge of day support services, good organizational skills and
client support and advocate.
. Behavioral modification/training strategies, physical assistance, and
goal setting
. Comprehensive assessments with implementation of unique services
addressing need
. MI, ID (MR), and physically challenged Resident care coordination
documentation
. Counseling and support with social skills, medication, health and
safety
INTERNSHIP (January - April 2008)
Old Dominion University Human Services Counseling Student Intern: Senior
Services of Southeastern Virginia /Transit & Wellness Dept. Senior Wellness
. Facilitated senior wellness pilot programs in compliance with Va.
Dept. for the aging
. Nutrition, walking, and safety education program
. Training and experience in program leadership and supervision
. Documentation and implementation of assessment records for evaluation
Assistant Activities Director (2006-2008)
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center's Cedar Manor Assisted Living/Special-
Care/Memory Loss Unit (SCU) and Georgian Manor Assisted Living,
. Ability to work efficiently and effectively at both manor's same day
and student
. Stimulated SCU residents with activities of daily living, memory
motivation, motor skills, nutrition, health and safety
. Stimulated, educated, and provided socialization counseling in group
and individual
. Documentation and implementation of assessments
. Assist with resident activities, assessments, and activities profiles.
. Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties, and providing
games/activities for residents.
. Encourage residents to participate in recreational social activities
so that all residents are involved in activities by engaging in and
organizing games, crafts, religious services, parties, etc.
. Act in compliance with all corporate, state, federal, and other
regulatory standards.
. Accompany residents, as needed, to activities outside the facility.
. Attend meetings and in-service sessions, as directed.
. Assist Director of Therapeutic Recreational Services in expanding
services.
. Embrace the Consulate Health Care's five core values of compassion,
honesty, integrity, respect, and passion, and incorporate them into
daily job function.
. Demonstrate respect and compassion in every interaction.
. Conduct oneself with the highest degree of honesty and integrity in
every interaction.
. Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interactions with co-
workers, residents, families, and visitors.
. May be trained and assigned to perform the Customer Care Liaison
duties as needed.
. Perform other duties, as assigned.
VOLUNTEER WORK (March 2006 - 2007)
Community Volunteer -
Chesapeake Department of Social Services, CPS - Child Protective Services
Activities Volunteer - Carebridge Assisted Living
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Human Service Association
Old Dominion University Alumni Association
REFERENCES
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