Elijah Taiwo
Lanham,Maryland
Summary
Dynamic Residential Counselor with a proven track record at Living Hope Inc, adept in de-escalation techniques and client advocacy. Successfully reduced behavioral incidents while fostering independent living skills and maintaining a safe environment. Strong communicator and problem-solver, committed to enhancing resident wellbeing through effective support and collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Counselor
Living Hope Inc
12.2015 - Current
- Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment.
- Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
- Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with case managers to maintain continuity of care and to provide referrals to treatment programs.
- Communicated behavior choices to residents by outlining positive and negative consequences of choices.
- Documented resident interactions thoroughly, maintaining accurate records for case management purposes.
- Maintained a safe and clean residential environment for optimal client comfort and satisfaction.
- Documented nightly observations accurately, contributing valuable information for improved case management decisions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Construction Management
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD05-2023
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Client advocacy
- Boundaries establishment
- Supply replenishment
- Progress monitoring
- Safety management
- General housekeeping
- Teamwork
- Positive reinforcement
- Task prioritization
- Verbal and written communication
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Progress documentation
- Emotional support
- Crisis prevention intervention
- Incident reporting
- Resident support
- Professionalism and ethics
Certification
- Project Management certified (PMI)
- Certified Medication Technician
- Adult First Aid
- Basic Life Support
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Living Hope Inc
12.2015 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Construction Management
Prince George's Community College
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