Comfort Kissi
Somerset, NJ ****3
Phone: Cell: 848-***-****
Email: ac0pdy@r.postjobfree.com
Highlights of Qualifications:
Resourceful and detailed oriented when working with special population
Completed Training in Residential Habilitation Treatment Planning, Behavioral Modifications, Child abuse,, crisis prevention
Formulation of Behavior Plans for individuals with maladaptive behaviors
Case Management
Knowledgeable when working with underserved population
Certified CPR recipient
Fluent in Twi, Sign Language( Basic)
Proficient in Microsoft Office ( Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Employment History:
Somerset Homes for Temporary Displaced Youth August 2015 - Present
Residential Advisor
Supervise all residents and their activities during shift. Primarily responsible for adequate supervision of residents
Assist in coordinating and safely transport residents to appointments and scheduled plans
Assist in completing intakes(residents) as well as form completion
Perform crisis intervention and provide support services as needed
Check mediation logs, administer medication, coordinate with case worker, doctor and pharmacy to provide refills
Center for Family Support July 2014- August 2015
Counselor
Provided personal care, treatment and rehabilitation to individuals diagnosed with mental illness that live in an institutional or community setting.
Developed verbal cognitive physical and social skills by role-playing as a role model, through interpersonal relationship and through reward of desired behavior.
Providing clinical services to individuals.
Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems. Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Life Dome Adult Services Bronx, NY January 2014-Present
Residential Habilitation Specialist
Develop plans that consist on an individuals need such as Personal Hygiene, Domestic Skills, (Functional Skills (money management, meal planning, cooking, grocery shopping, etc.)
Homework Help
Recreation Planning, Community Skills (self-protection, pedestrian skills, integration, etc.), Socialization Skills, Vocational Skills and other areas of Interdependence.
American income life insurance – Giglione & Ackerman, February 2013- Feb 2014 Financial consultant agent
Advise clients on financial budgeting
Skillfully assessed and provided clients with insurance policies to fit personal needs
Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals.
OTHER RELATED DUTIES:
Education Opportunity Program (EOP), Seton Hall University, October 2012- December 2013
Secretary/Office Assistant
Filed financial and academic records of current and prospective students
Handled administrative tasks communicated important information to members of EOP
Schedule meetings for current and prospective students to meet with counselors
Assisted students in becoming familiar with peer groups; stayed in contacted with freshmen
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, September 2012 – December 2012
Clinical Student
Provided effective basic medical and well-being needs (bed baths, oral hygiene, bed changing, wound care)
Skillfully assed and examined patients physically, mentally, and emotionally
Devolved nursing diagnoses through subjective and objective analysis of the patients
Participated in regular nursing assignments such as medication administration, and providing patients with information
JFK Nursing Home, June2011-November 2011
Events and Recreation Coordinator
●Provide daily reports on residents response to supervisors
●Coordinated and participated in planned music events, aerobics, dancing and artistic creativity
●Kept residents occupied in conversation and events which stimulated diverse interests
Maplewood Elementary, October 2009- February 2010
Mentor/Tutor
Encouraged students to stay motivated and focused on their career and educational goals
●Helped students face and overcome daily challenges such as peer-pressure, disagreements within their families and academic struggles.
●Introduced students to other avenues to spend their free time such as doing voluntary services within their community
Education
Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ
BS Social Behavior Science
Minor- Social work
Franklin High school Somerset, NJ
Diploma Received