Residential Aide Intake Specialist

Elisha Watkins

*** *** **** *** ** Brooklyn, NY *1207 347-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Professional Profile:

Highly effective Social Service professional with exceptional human service experience in direct support, case management, client advocacy and crisis intervention with mental health and developmental disabilities populations.

Training & Skills

DHS CARES Software

Narcan-Harm Reduction

SCIP, AMAP, CPR/AED Certified

Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access Experience

Camba -Mica Men’s Shelter

Brooklyn, NY

Residential Aide- Intake Specialist

12/2019-11/2020

● Facilitated recovery groups, and planning and executing daily activities; delegation of work assignments and responsibilities for team, while managing direction of groups

● Identified participant strengths and barriers with the goal of maintaining positive resources.

● Ensured stability and further progress towards self-sufficiency; this includes support, housing advocacy, reducing isolation, listening, problem solving, and identification of resources to assist with reintegration of participants in the community.

● Supported substance abuse prevention initiatives thru harm reduction. Heartshare Human Services

Brooklyn, NY

Direct Support Supervisor

07/2008-02/2017

● Assisted participants in development of a strength-based/solution-focused individualized goal and action plan that promotes self-sufficiency; developing an effective, timely referral network to ensure ongoing direction and support.

● Developed and maintain clinical records and conduct family service plan conferences service.

● Documented family goals and family assessments; composed progress notes, assessments, treatment plans,psychosocial reports, and monthly goal plans. AHRC

New York, NY Respite Counselor

7/2006-07/2007

● Facilitated appropriate professional intervention, when required.

● Engaged clients in suitable activities, such as socializing, playing games, or reading out loud.

● Assisted clients with mobility, personal hygiene, eating, and drinking. Education

High School Diploma

Christian School, Florida

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