Jazmin Serna Mares
Fresno,USA
Summary
Professional in field of direct support with strong background in improving quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities. Proven track record in designing and executing personalized care strategies. Known for exceptional teamwork and adaptability, ensuring reliable and responsive support. Expertise in crisis intervention and behavioral management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Direct Support Professional
Healthy Youth and Families Home
02.2025 - Current
- Led group activities that promoted social interaction, skill-building, and personal growth among clients while fostering a sense of community within the residential setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using approved crisis intervention techniques to maintain a safe environment for clients and staff members alike.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all aspects of client care to ensure compliance with regulations and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Developed strong relationships with clients'' families to foster trust, open communication, and continuity of care.
Program Administrator
YAI - Seeing Beyond Disability
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Registered Behavior Tech
- Servicing adults with mental disabilities
- Assistant individuals with everyday needs, goals, and work on independent living
- Daily charting for each Individual
- Followed all safety protocols when administering medications
- Assist with individual activities
- Learned to recognize behaviors
- Assisting with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions
- Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans
- Coordinated care by interacting with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals
- Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes
Lead Registered Behavior Technician, DSP II
Essential Behavioral Support Inc.
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Servicing adults with mental disabilities
- Assistant individuals with everyday needs, goals, and work on independent living
- Daily charting for each Individual
- Followed all safety protocols when administering medications
- Assist with individual activities
- Learned to recognize behaviors
- Assisting with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions
- Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans
- Coordinated care by interacting with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals
- Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes
Education
High School Diploma -
Butterfield Charter High School
Porterville, CA06-2008
Skills
- Behavioral support
- Client advocacy
- Activity planning
- Community integration
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal care assistance
- Transportation coordination
- Problem-solving
- Disability awareness
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St John Ambulance.
- Food Safety Manager Certification – ServSafe or National Restaurant Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Adult CPR/AED certification – American Red Cross.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Direct Support Professional
Healthy Youth and Families Home
02.2025 - Current
Program Administrator
YAI - Seeing Beyond Disability
05.2022 - 04.2024
Lead Registered Behavior Technician, DSP II
Essential Behavioral Support Inc.
06.2019 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Butterfield Charter High School
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