High School Medical

Shureace Defreitas

*** ***** ****** *** **, Brooklyn, NY 11207 – 347-***-**** – ******************@*****.***

Professional Summary

A responsible, reliable, passionate professional with over ten years assisting and assessing residents with psychiatric disabilities. Experienced in advocating, developmental instruction, and treatment plan implementation.

Skills

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Experience

06/2015 – Present The Jewish Board Rego Park, NY

Family Children Services

Milieu Counselor

Responsible for the day-to-day care of individuals in the program which includes helping clients maintain personal hygiene, monitoring use of leisure time, food planning and preparation and providing social guidance.

Develops, supervises and runs activity sessions.

Accompanies clients on trips, outings and supervises activities.

Works one-on-one with clients who display significant stress and assists with client management issues as well.

Acts as a client advocate with the Social Security Administration, doctor’s offices and the like.

Documents detailed interactions with clients in addition to maintaining an accurate record of all pertinent medical, psychological and psychosocial forms and assessments.

Shares experiences and observations with the client’s treatment team and brings any unusual issues to the immediate attention of the supervisor.

11/2006 – 05/2015 FEGS Health & Human Services Queens, NY

Direct Care Worker

Contacted housing providers to procure apartments for the long term placement of clients in the Apartment Treatment and Supported Apartment programs.

Provided follow-up services to ensure the success of clients in long term placement and secure the prospect of future housing availability.

Conducted various structured and therapeutic groups in addition to developing long and short term goals each individual.

Observed and interviewed applicants to assess their skills, interests and housing goals as they relate to their independent living capabilities.

Designed and coordinated housing plans in conjunction with other members of the service team.

Conducted individual and group sessions to counsel clients concerning the housing market and techniques used when interviewing with perspective landlords and/or tenants. This included appropriate dress and behavior.

Education

2006 Cornerstone Correspondence High School

High School Diploma

Certifications

Cultural Competence – Adult CPR 2015

Confidentiality and Privacy Rules HIPAA 2015

Osha Blood Borne Pathogens and Infection Control 2015

Corporate Compliance 2015

Safety Matters 2015

Performance Measurements and QI E-Learning 2015

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