Abraham Rodriguez
Deer Park,NY
Summary
Skilled Team Leader with experience in supervising, training, and motivating teams. Ensure the agencies policy and philosophy are met. Strengths include creating schedules for staff and participants, activities management, conflict resolution, effective communication skills. Certified in SCIP, CPR. FIRST AID. Join in ISP meetings with upper management clinicians, guardian of participants and care team to assist in analysis and development of care plan.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
NSSA Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism
Commack, New York
07.2025 - Current
- Supervised direct support staff in Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism adult programs.
- Coordinated daily routines for adults with autism.
- Trained team members on safety procedures and person-centered care.
- Reviewed documentation for shift reports, incidents, and service notes.
- Communicated with families, clinicians, and supervisors about participant needs.
- Scheduled coverage and resolved staffing issues across service assignments.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Monitored behavior support plans and reinforced consistent staff responses.
Direct Support Professional
NSSA Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism
Commack, New York
11.2024 - Current
- Supported adults with autism during daily routines and personal care
- Followed individualized behavior plans and positive support strategies
- Assisted clients with community outings, recreation, and social engagement
- Documented daily notes, incidents, and service updates for care teams
- Modeled respectful communication and encouraged independent living skills
Direct Care Worker
Julia Torres private home for son with special nee
Brentwood, New York
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Provided daily personal care in private home for son with special needs
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene routines
- Prepared meals and snacks following dietary needs and family instructions
- Maintained clean living spaces, laundry, and care supplies
- Communicated updates with family about routines, concerns, and home care tasks
Team Leader
UCP
Hauppauge, New York
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Supervised direct support staff in Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism residential programs.
- Coordinated daily routines for children and adults with autism.
- Monitored behavior support plans and reinforced consistent staff responses.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI 09.1992 - 06.1994
Brentwood High Ross Building
Brentwood, NYSkills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- First Aid/CPR
- Team building
- Supervision and leadership
- SCIP certification
Timeline
Team Leader
NSSA Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism
07.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
NSSA Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism
11.2024 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Julia Torres private home for son with special nee
03.2023 - 11.2024
Team Leader
UCP
11.2022 - 03.2023
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Johnson & Wales University
09.1992 - 06.1994
Brentwood High Ross Building