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Jeffrey Alan Spindel

Summary

Dynamic Creative Arts Specialist with over 23 years at Venture Together, fostering artistic expression in adults with disabilities. Expert in conflict resolution and compassionate dialogue, I successfully designed engaging projects and facilitated community integration, enhancing social skills and life skills for clients. Proven ability in medication documentation and individualized support.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Arts Specialist

Venture Together
06.2002 - Current

As a Creative Arts Specialist at Venture Together for over 23 years I designed projects encouraging the development of Adults with disabilities through artistic expression in Painting, Music, Theatre & Sports.

. Conduct individualized arts & crafts sessions

. Encourage adults with disabilities to be active members of their community through jobs placement and social events.

. Collaborated with my team on seasonal theatre productions, and music concerts

. Create day trips to facilitate socialization and recreational skills


Group Home Direct Service Professional

ARC Rockland
02.1997 - 05.2002

.Facilitated individual and group activities that promoted life skills and social skills


.Managed medication administration for multiple clients following strict protocols to ensure proper dosage and adherence.


.Served as a mentor for newly hired staff, sharing knowledge and expertise in the direct service professional field to ensure their success.


.Organized client schedules while accommodating individual preferences, maintaining social and work schedules of adults with disabilities.


.Responsible for food shopping, cooking, cleaning of home, and laundry.

.Responsible for facilitating all the medical appointments

Education

High School Diploma -

Clarkstown High School North
New City, NY
06-1985

Skills

    Conflict resolution skills

    Compassionate dialogue skills

    Documentation of medications and life skills plans

Timeline

Creative Arts Specialist

Venture Together
06.2002 - Current

Group Home Direct Service Professional

ARC Rockland
02.1997 - 05.2002

High School Diploma -

Clarkstown High School North
Jeffrey Alan Spindel