Paul A. Caruso

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Pittsford, NY

Home:585-***-****

Cell: 585-***-****

JOB OBJECTIVE: To secure a part-time position working from home .

EDUCATION: State University College at Brockport

Graduate Study in Elementary Education, August 1998-April 2000

State University of New York at Binghamton

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, May 1990

Alfred State College

Associate in applied Science, Human Services, May 1988

EXPERIENCE: Monroe Boces#1, January 2016 -January 2017

Fairport,NY 14450

Job Coach. Gave support and guidance to students working in the community. Documented students’ progress weekly. Acted as liaison between students and managers of work site.

People Rebuilding and Living in Dignity, March 2006-August 2011

Rochester, New York

Home and Community Support Staff, March 2006-August 2011

Provide oversight and support with living skills to individuals with traumatic brain injury.

Home and Community Support Lead Habilitator, September 2007-January 2011

Complete spotchecks at consumers’ homes to ensure a sanitary, safe environment for the consumer. Review documentation such as communication log, behavioral tracking, progress notes, etc. to ensure that staff are providing the appropriate level of oversight to the consumer and assisting the consumer with their goals. Coach/mentor staff as needed. Turn in spotcheck checklist to HCSS Director and communicate any other concerns from staff and/or consumers that are not directly reflected in the checklist.

Intensive Behavioral Specialist, December 2007-December 2008

Met weekly with consumers to discuss progress toward decreasing their negative target behaviors, involvement in positive behaviors and the challenges associated with this effort. Provided training to new HCSS staff centering on an introduction to behavioral support plans and the utilization of some behavioral tracking tools. Provided crisis intervention as needed.

Home Health Aide August 2008-present

Provide oversight, hands-on care and support with living skills to individuals with traumatic brain injury.

Arc of Monroe County, April 2004-March 2006

Rochester, New York

Production Supervisor. Provided daily supervision and training to individuals with developmental disabilities working in a sheltered workshop setting. Responsible for documentation of the individuals’ progress toward their prevocational goals.

Licenses/certificates: Home health aide. Life insurance.

Paul A. Caruso

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Hobbies: Coaching youth basketball. Singing in church choir. Playing golf.

Additional

Experiences: PRALID Human Rights Committee, August 2008- Present

Meet monthly to review treatment plans and medication regimen and make recommendations for individuals residing in group homes.

References: available upon request.

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