Direct Support High School

Amber Green

***** ********* ******* **. *********, NC 28216

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

Email: ************@*****.***

Objective: To secure a challenging position in this organization which I can learn and grow knowledge and skills.

Education

West Florence High Aug.2014 – June 2018

Florence, SC High School Diploma

Work Experience

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Lifetime Assistance Inc. (Residential) Jan.18 2019 – Feb. 2020

Epilepsy-Pralid (Day Program) Feb. 2020 – Nov. 2021

ARC of Monroe (Self-Direction) June 2021 – March 2023

Heritage Christian Services (Day Program/Residential) Nov. 2021 - Present

Direct Support Professionals: Work with individuals with mental or developmental disabilities by creating behavior plans, teaching self-care skills, cooking meals and doing laundry. Additional duties may include assisting clients with daily personal tasks, including bathing and dressing. Documenting individual’s daily activity and behavior.

Day Program responsibilities: Providing and facilitating opportunities for community-based recreational and educational activities. Assisting with or providing personal care. Overseeing or administering medication. Advocating for and monitoring physical and mental health needs and documentation.

Self-Direction: In the world of self-direction, the focus is on the Client. The whole purpose of self-direction is to empower Clients to live their lives the way they want to live them. Clients choose who they want to provide services to. And they choose how and when they want to receive these services. Documenting daily progress and activities.

Care Coordinator: Managing patient care for clients, communication with family, health providers and financial brokers. Staff and medical appointments scheduling plus reached out to other rehabs to schedule patients/clients’ day. Advocated and supported clients at meetings and other appointments. Documentation on daily activities and behavior. Developed recover plans, coping methods and strategies.

*References gladly provided upon request

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