Jeffrey Guzalak
NYS
Auburn,NY
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience
Flexible and caring special education professional specializes in behavioral support. Customizes approaches based on individual needs and impairments. Focused on helping individuals build important skills for physical and mental issues impacting academic performance, social integration or physical capabilities. Compassionate in helping with struggles and adapting approaches. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Work History
Direct Support Professional
3 Months- Supported individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity through person-centered assistance.
- Documented service delivery, progress notes, and incident reports with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Monitored behavioral changes and implemented support plans to maintain safe, consistent care.
- Assisted with medication administration, following care plans and agency procedures precisely.
Promise Zone School Worker
1 Year 2 Months- Monitored student areas to maintain safe, orderly school environment.
- Assisted teachers with classroom preparation, materials, and daily support tasks.
- Supervised hallways, cafeteria, and playground activities to reinforce student conduct expectations.
- Responded quickly to behavior concerns and redirected students using established school procedures.
- Ran social skills groups
Relief Direct Support Professional
9 Months- Supported individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living, personal care, and community participation.
- Implemented person-centered support plans, promoting independence and consistent routine adherence.
- Monitored health, safety, and well-being, responding promptly to changes in behavior or condition.
- Administered medications and documented services accurately according to agency procedures.
Behavioral Support Professional
9 Months- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Assessed student progress, including psychological, physical and social wellness.
- Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
Behavioral Support Professional Supervisor
2 Years 10 Months- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
- Conducted employee evaluations and reviews.
- Treated associates with fairness and respect, providing recognition of accomplishments.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Behavioral Support Professional
2 Years 3 Months- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Assessed student progress, including psychological, physical and social wellness.
- Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Apartment Training Assistant
7 Years 7 Months- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Skills
Behavior redirection
Crisis Management
Compassionate client care
Client documentation
Patience
Great Listening Skills
Certification
Certified in TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention)
Certified TCI Trainer for approximately 2 years
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
NYS
08.2024 - 11.2024Read More
Promise Zone School Worker
CCSI
10.2022 - 12.2023Read More
Relief Direct Support Professional
Mozaic
12.2021 - 09.2022Read More
Behavioral Support Professional
Hillside
11.2020 - 08.2021Read More
Behavioral Support Professional Supervisor
Hillside
01.2018 - 11.2020Read More
Behavioral Support Professional
Hillside
10.2015 - 01.2018Read More
Apartment Training Assistant
Arc Of Seneca Cayuga
02.2008 - 09.2015Read More
Gettysburg College
Bachelor of Science from Economics
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