James Dillon
Custer,SD
Summary
Aiming to join a high-performing team that excels in advocating for others, I am eager to secure a full-time position that offers professional challenges. With a focus on interpersonal skills, time management, and problem-solving abilities, I am dedicated to making a meaningful impact in this role.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
direct support person
black hills works
2023.10 - Current
- Championed for individuals facing challenges.
- Educated PS about individual rights during decision-making processes.
- Stress to PS to self-advocate always and to use their advocate as well
- Aided person served in meeting their personal aspirations and fostering connections in the community
- Provided mentorship to PS on achieving monetary targets by utilizing effective budgeting techniques.
TRANSPORTATION
black hills works
2022.10 - 2023.10
- Ensured the safety of Person Served during transportation
- Cultivated valuable connections with the PS
- Established and maintained exemplary standards for colleagues to emulate.
Direct Support Professional
Black Hills Works
2021.07 - 2022.07
- Assisted in crisis interventions, successfully de-escalating challenging behavior for peaceful encounters.
- Assisted individuals in setting and attaining daily goals within the community
- Assisted in developing and honing life skills
Homeschool teacher
Holy Homeschool
2010.09 - 2021.05
- Procured homeschool resources that met the requirements set by South Dakota ACE.
- Executed research on designated materials within allocated budget.
- Managed and monitored costs of incoming materials
- Determine scope and sequence and lesson plans for all grades.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Information Systems
01.2009
- Dean's List - Fall 2007
- Dean's List - Spring 2008
- 3.5 GPA
A.B.A. - Business Administration And Management
01.1989
Skills
- Person-Centered Thinker
- Adaptive Learner
- Collaborator
- Attention-to-Detail Oriented
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Decision-making support
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- Knights of Columbus
- AWAI
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time off401k matchPaid sick leave4-day work weekTimeline
direct support person - black hills works
2023.10 - Current
TRANSPORTATION - black hills works
2022.10 - 2023.10
Direct Support Professional - Black Hills Works
2021.07 - 2022.07
Homeschool teacher - Holy Homeschool
2010.09 - 2021.05
National American University - Associate of Applied Science, Computer And Information Systems
National College of Business - A.B.A., Business Administration And Management
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