Jalee DeVader
Mayetta,KS
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with expertise in client advocacy, emotional intelligence, and behavior analysis. Committed to fostering independence and enhancing quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Advanced Individual Services
Topeka, KS
05.2023 - Current
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting daily living skills.
- Aided clients in achieving greater mobility and independence while continuously monitoring safety.
- Assisted individuals in learning new skills, fostering independence and mobility.
- Monitored client behavior, documented observations, and reported concerns to supervisors to enhance client support.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired actions.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client care and safety protocols, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to appointments and activities, facilitating timely attendance and participation.
- Followed care plans to administer medications according to established guidelines.
Direct Support Professional
VIP Quality Services
Olathe, Kansas
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to clients during visits.
Direct Support Professional
Life Bridge
Topeka, KS
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe12-2025
Skills
- Care coordination
- Client advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral management
- Therapeutic engagement
- Client record management
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Communication strategies
- De-escalation techniques
- Empathy and patience
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
VIP Quality Services
08.2023 - 05.2024
Direct Support Professional
Advanced Individual Services
05.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Life Bridge
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
MidAmerica Nazarene University