Joseph R. Christofaro
Phone: 315-***-****
******************@*****.***
Objective: To obtain and be effective in a position in the cyber security, computer science, or information technology fields.
Experience
Upstate Cerebral Palsy: Utica, NY and Rome, NY May 2004 to Present
Residence Manager
Currently model, promote, and support the organizational performance values as a member of the Management team.
Actively maintain positive relationships with the children we support, their families and fellow co-workers.
Supervise daily program operations including staffing of shifts, scheduling and coverage, orientation, training, staff meetings, performance evaluation, discipline and termination.
Actively maintain a work environment conducive to performance excellence aimed at promoting valued relationships and meaningful lives
Assist in training new employees in the Children’s Residential Program on job responsibilities and the structure that is provided to the residents.
Recap, reconciliation, and petty/personal money for the Independent Care Facility and Residents
Ordering of supplies for the Independent Care Facility.
Residence Counselor
Following the guidelines set forth in each individual’s behavior plan with the knowledge that no two individuals should be treated exactly the same
Evaluating the status of individuals and reporting to an appropriate manager if any adverse reactions or problems occur
Transporting and accompanying individuals’ on activities
Assisting in daily housekeeping and other facility-related duties
Maintaining respective documentation
Strategies In Crisis Intervention & Prevention-Revised Instructor
Teaching new employees and annually updating current employees on safely and effectively with challenging behaviours of consumers with special needs.
Insuring that employees are aware of situations that may lead to aggressive behaviour, learn preventive strategies and appropriate calming techniques to de-escalate situations, and learn proper techniques for physical intervention when appropriate.
CPR & First Aid Instructor (2005-2010)
Certified by the American Red to work independently to teach the techniques of CPR and other first-aid measures to new employees and bi-annually re-certify staff.
Education Rome Free Academy (1999-2003)
Regents Diploma
Mohawk Valley Community College (2012-Current)
Cyber Security Certificate
Cyber Security Associate Degree (to be completed approximately Fall 2017)