Adrianna Martinez

• Identified barriers to client employment and helped to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers.
• Provided ongoing support and coaching to clients throughout the job application process.
• Maintained active job listings and matched clients with potential employment opportunities.
• Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.
• Developed and implemented individualized action plans for clients seeking employment.
• Advocated on behalf of clients to employers, ensuring fair treatment and workplace accommodations.
• Worked with individuals to complete application documents for relevant vocations.
• Developed individualized employment plans tailored to clients' skills, interests, and career goals.
• Provided assistance to job seekers in developing career goals and objectives.
• Identified and resolved barriers to employment through one-on-one coaching and support.
• Supported participants to assist in achieving vocational and non-vocational goals.
• Assisted with resume writing, job search strategies, and goal setting.
• Monitored clients' job performance and progression, offering ongoing support and guidance.
• Tracked and reported on clients' progress towards employment goals using case management tools.
• Gathered work behaviors and productivity data to fulfill reporting requirements.
• Collaborated with employers to create job opportunities suited to clients' abilities and needs.
• Traveled to work locations to provide hands-on training, direct supervision and support to participants.
• Managed caseload effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and support for each client.
• Conducted mock interviews, providing constructive feedback to enhance interview performance.
• Coached clients on appropriate workplace behavior and expectations.
• Implemented job accommodations and modifications to support clients' successful employment.
• Guided clients in the development of soft skills, such as communication and teamwork.
• Supported clients in transitioning to new jobs, including orientation to workplace culture and expectations.
• Monitored client's performance in the workplace by conducting follow-up visits with employers or supervisors.
• Maintained accurate records of services provided to each client including progress notes and case histories.
• Conducted individualized assessments of client abilities, interests, and needs.
• Organized job fairs and employer panels to connect clients with potential employers.
• Engaged individuals receiving support through coaching, feedback and skills development exercises.
• Participated in and attended meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs.
• Reviewed intake, service plan and supported documentation to assist participants.
• Provided emotional support throughout the entire process of finding suitable employment.

Cottage Training Technician, Direct Care

New Lisbon, NJ

November 2004 - April 2024

19 years experience under direction of a (C.T.S)Cottage Training Supervisor or other supervisor in an institution for the developmentally disabled in the Department of Human Services, mentors individual residents under the incumbent's care and implements assigned physical care, recreation, resident self-help, social training, and other programs of a paraprofessional nature, does related work as required. Assisted clients with daily activities and personal hygiene routines such as shaving, showering, handwashing, skin care, changing of clothing and protective undergarments. Helped with bedroom care and laundry routines. Accompanied individuals on medical appointments and community outings. Helped clients with money management and many other personal life skills training. Kept daily, weekly, and monthly tracking logs for behavioral monitoring and adaptive equipment accountable/monitoring. Assisted physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist and other professionals to enhance and help clients reach goals and maintain good mental and physical health. Followed specific meal plans for clients with special dietary needs. Trained in handle with care and many other crisis responses training. Received CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne pathogens training.

• Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
• Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
• Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for providing quality care.
• Performed basic first aid procedures when necessary.
• Assisted clients with daily activities, including meal preparation and medication administration.
• Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
• Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
• Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
• Organized paperwork related to case notes, assessment forms and discharge summaries.
• Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
• Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
• Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
• Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
• Monitored client progress and reported changes in behavior or physical condition to supervisor.
• Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
• Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
• Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
• Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
• Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
• Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
• Encouraged socialization through recreational activities such as group outings and community events.
• Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
• Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
• Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
• Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
• Actively promoted positive behaviors among clients through reinforcement techniques.
• Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
• Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
• Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
• Developed individual service plans in collaboration with the client, family members and other professionals.
• Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.