Anthony Aguilar
San Jose,CA
Summary
To secure and excel in a full-time position that presents professional challenges, leveraging my interpersonal, cultural competence, and problem-solving skills developed through my experience working with dually-diagnosed individuals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Services Specialist
Momentum for Health
03.2024 - Current
- Ensured safety and security within the residential facility with consistent monitoring and adherence to policies.
- Promoted resident well-being by conducting wellness checks, identifying potential issues early on for proper intervention.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence.
- Engaged in verbal de-escalation to prevent crisis situations.
- Managed medication room when staffing levels required. Med room duties include: auditing our MAR, logging incoming medication, dispensing medication, and preparing medications for discharging clients, taking vitals as ordered
Crisis Residential Specialist
Momentum for Health
12.2020 - 02.2024
- I facilitate psychoeducational and life skills groups and document billable interactions (psychoeducational groups/case management) in Avatar using the PIRP and RAP format
- I also manage the medication room when staffing levels require. Med room duties include: auditing our MAR, logging incoming medication, dispensing medication, and preparing medications for discharging clients, taking vitals as ordered
- Assisted residents with daily self-care practices and household tasks and duties.
- Observed strict regulations and procedures to keep the unit safe and secure for both residents and staff members.
- Ensured safety and security within the residential facility with consistent monitoring and adherence to policies.
- Promoted resident well-being by conducting wellness checks, identifying potential issues early on for proper intervention.
Residential Counselor
Telecare
08.2019 - 12.2020
- I facilitated rehabilitation groups on various topics that adhered to the patient’s treatment plans and documented interactions using the PIRP format
- I conducted intakes and administered basic assessments on new residents.
- Resolved conflicts by performing real-time crisis intervention.
- Developed strong rapport with justice-involved residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.
Behavioral Technician
C.A.R.D.
01.2017 - 07.2019
- I work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to implement behavior intervention plans for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Reduced problem behaviors by teaching clients appropriate coping strategies and replacement behaviors.
- I introduce lessons targeting the social/learning deficits highlighted by the BCBA and record accurate data to assist the BCBA's decisions concerning what course of action to take for treatment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.2021
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
De Anza College
05-2016
Skills
- Situational awareness
- Trauma-informed care
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Avatar
- Spanish
- Documentation skills
- Crisis Intervention
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Residential Services Specialist
Momentum for Health
03.2024 - Current
Crisis Residential Specialist
Momentum for Health
12.2020 - 02.2024
Residential Counselor
Telecare
08.2019 - 12.2020
Behavioral Technician
C.A.R.D.
01.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Jose State University
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
De Anza College
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