Brooklyn, Community Housing & Service, Inc, Brooklyn, NY 12/07-2/11
Counselor
• Provided advocacy, support and escort service to participants during the process of transition, move-in, and intervention periods to supportive housing.
• Assisted participants in securing and maintaining entitlements, utilities, furnishings and other services necessary for personal and work related needs as well as case management services.
• Reported any sudden behavioral changes, which may seem potentially be violent, assaultive, suicidal or related to substance/alcohol abuse.
• Taught and assisted participants in acquiring ADL’S & DLS skills in order to achieve optimal functioning.
• Assisted clients with housing and leasing renewal and properly maintain their living environment and work opportunities.
• Knowledgeable of all OMH rules, regulations, and policies
• Facilitated monthly housing groups.
United Parcel Service, Uniondale, NY 2/07-4/08
Package Handler/ Sorter
• Responsible for pre-sorting incoming mail
• Loading trucks
• Delivering packages to various house and buildings
Cablevision, Melville, NY 12/06-2/07
Technical Support Agent
• Responded to the needs of the consumers
• Made appointments for technicians
• Customer Service
We Transport Bus Service, Plainview, NY 5/06-12/06
Assistant Dispatcher/Supervisor
• Administrative Duties
• Problem Solving
• Maintained personnel files for drivers and matrons
• Communicated with parents and schools
• Routed buses to various locations
• Responsible for distributing pay checks to employees
Epilepsy Foundation, Farmingdale, NY 2/05-11/06
Residential Direct Care Specialist
• Followed OMRDD policies and procedures
• Assessed and responded to the needs of the consumers
• Paraprofessional advising
• Implemented various activities for customers
EDUCATION
Springfield Gardens High School, Springfield Gardens, NY 9/01-6/04
Diploma awarded