HARLEY C. SOSKEL
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Compassionate professional with 7 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental, physical, and emotional challenges. Expertise in designing care strategies, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and leading staff to provide quality support. Committed to leveraging hands-on care and leadership skills in healthcare or human services, while advocating for individuals' well-being and enhancing quality of life.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Direct Support Manager
OHEL Bais Ezra Children's Home and Family Services.
01.2018 - Current
- Provided advanced, hands-on care and support to children, adolescents, and adults with physical disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, learning difficulties, and mental health conditions, enhancing their daily functioning and quality of life.
- Develop and implement behavior management strategies and therapeutic routines tailored to each client’s specific needs and goals.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including social workers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and psychologists.
- Trained staff on specialized care techniques including PEG feeding, manual handling, communication aids, and medication administration, ensuring high standards of care delivery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of care activities, medicine schedules, progress notes, and legal records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating effective care coordination.
ABA Paraprofessional
Yeled V Yalda.
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and educators to align goals and services for enhanced student outcomes.
- Managed and documented behavior incidents, tracked antecedents and consequences, and contributed to crisis intervention plans to ensure student safety and support.
- Facilitated peer interactions and structured group sessions in school and community settings to promote social integration and improve communication skills.
Legal Aid Society Intern
Nassau County, NY
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Conducted client intake interviews and gathered supporting documentation to support housing, family, criminal defense, and public benefits cases.
- Drafted legal memos, client correspondence, and court documents to assist staff attorneys in case preparation.
- Researched legal issues and summarized findings for team discussion.
- Observed court proceedings and assisted attorneys with hearing preparation.
- Researched legal issues and summarized findings to inform team discussions and case strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Queens College
Queens, NY05.2020
J.D. -
New York Law School
New York, NY05.2029
Skills
- Regulatory compliance oversight
- Technical documentation
- Project coordination
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Crisis intervention
- Collaborative teamwork
- Technical writing
- Patient care compliance
- Prioritization skills
Certification
- CPR Certified, OHEL Bais Ezra
- SCIP Certified, OHEL Bais Ezra
- AMAP Certified, OHEL Bais Ezra
Timeline
ABA Paraprofessional
Yeled V Yalda.
01.2021 - 12.2021
Legal Aid Society Intern
Nassau County, NY
06.2019 - 08.2019
Senior Direct Support Manager
OHEL Bais Ezra Children's Home and Family Services.
01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Queens College
J.D. -
New York Law School