Assistant Manager

Salima Davis

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yonkers ny *****

*********@*****.*** 443. 528.7729

OCCUPATIONAL GOAL: To strive and obtain a position where my skills and qualifications can be utilized and further enhanced.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Athelas Institute, Inc., 07/08 – Present

Employment Counselor\Job Coach

Supervise a caseload of seventeen or more individuals with mentally illness disability, age rage 18 and up provide the necessary training for consumers to sustain employment. Act as a liaison between private industry personnel who interface with supported employees. Promotes natural support on the job and in the community to enhance independence and maintain employment. Responsible for monitoring work schedules and duties. Evaluate and plan annual goals using the current agency format in preparation for SE Annual Interdisciplinary Team meetings, chart progress, submit monthly and quarterly progress reports. Keep staff informed of accidents, incidents and any changes pertinent to job assignments or program plans. Attend staff meetings and trainings as needed. Road tested to transport individuals in a fifteen passenger van, CPR/First aid certified, annual completion of Developmental Disabilities Administration trainings such as Behavioral Principals and Strategies and Certified Medication Technician course through the Maryland Department of Nursing. Other duties as assigned by Program Manager. Periodically throughout employment substituting as a residential community living assistant as well a community assisted living arrangement staff for individuals living in residential settings as well as in family placements. Duties included assisting individuals with all aspects of daily living in the integrated community.

Linwood Center, Inc.,

Vocational Support Assistant\Residential Community Living Assistant 11/06 – 06/08

Participated in the development of the IP and Behavior Plans and implementing and documenting the portion of the plans related to the day program. Provided direct support and guidance from ages 18 and up to one or more individuals at the jobsite to ensure that the duties of the job are performed to the satisfaction of the employer. Working as a community living assistant working with individuals on skills required for daily living within the community.

Hilltop Recovery Center 07/05 – 10/06

Counselor Tech

Worked as a substance abuse counselor tech facilitating groups, interviewing new intakes, inserting new intakes into database, performing basic data entry skills, answering phone lines, filing medical records, task group documentations, delivering care to adult patients between the ages of 18 to 65, who were experiencing mental health and addictive disorders. Assist patients with task detailed by their treatment plan and assure that patients are able to follow their scheduled activities. Provide support to patients through group and individual counseling.

Turek House Inc., 10/04 – 05/05

Program Assistant (PT)

Assist 20-40 women between the ages of 18 to 55 in an inpatient substance abuse treatment center. Provide assistance in identifying the need for these women and educate them, their families, and society; and also through group and one-to-one counseling, assist the women in recognizing their addiction, and to realize the treatment options that are available. Responsible for case recording, progress reports, and treatment summaries.

EDUCATION:

Grace Dodge Vocational High School 1987 - 1991

OVERVIEW:

Skilled, versatile professional with experience in the Human Service field. Excellent leadership skills. A quick learner who is attentive to detail, and remains calm under pressure. outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Certified Medication Tech, CPR First Aid, and DDA training.

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