Habilitation Specialist Crew Member

VALERIE JOHN

Valley Stream, NY ***** 516-***-**** adrx4j@r.postjobfree.com

NONPROFIT EXPERIENCE

Community Solidarity Long Island, NY

Captain/Operations Manager (Promotion) April 2014 - Present

Oversee operations for one of five food share locations at America’s largest vegetarian hunger relief organization, serving 5,000+ individuals monthly

Organize meetings with restaurants, farms, and supermarkets such as Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, leading to $1.56M in donations

Leverage relationships with local food pantries and other organizations combating poverty and food insecurity to expand community outreach efforts

Develop and facilitate on-site training for up to 80 short- and long-term volunteers

Manage volunteer database and work assignments

Volunteer Crew Member August 2013 – April 2014

Collected and distributed groceries, hot vegan meals, clothing, school supplies and other necessities to families, veterans and seniors in Long Island and surrounding areas

Created an inviting atmosphere by exhibiting a positive attitude and maintaining a clean, organized space

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FedEx Long Island, NY

Quality Assurance Clerk December 2019 - Present

Make mission-aligned recommendations for growth and improvement to senior leadership

Maintain and expand communication with customers and operations to ensure quick response time, satisfactory problem resolution and develop strong customer partnership to ensure the success

Ensure compliance with all safety and work regulations

Investigate damaged packages for missing content and file package damage report

Independent Support Services Monticello, NY

Community Habilitation Specialist/Job Coach December 2018 - December 2019

Offered structure and support to the individuals to assist him/her in facilitation of personal development and encouragement on job site

Provided transportation safely and effectively to work, events and within the community

Nicholas Center Port Washington, NY

Job Coach February 2014 - August 2014

Provided Community Habilitation support to individuals with developmental disability, primarily autism, within the community

Helped individuals achieve various personalized goals such as social skills, communication, volunteering, self-help, socially appropriate behavior, recreational and job exploration support

Accurately document service provision and daily notes pertaining to each individual

ACLD Bethpage, NY

Day Habilitation Specialist June 2013 - April 2016

Assisted individuals with their living skills and needs

Demonstrated the ability to work independently or as a team, excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to quickly prioritize work with flexibility and assertiveness

ANIBIC Oakland Gardens, NY

Day Habilitation Specialist February 2011 - May 2013

Aided and implemented new self-care standard for clients

Assisted in teaching community integration and peer interaction to promote growth in client confidence

EDUCATION

Nassau Community College Garden City, NY

Associates Degree May 1999

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