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JohnCarlo Malkusz

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Dedicated individual with a background in social work and program supervision/implementation. Being an advocate for clients and individuals at risk is what I have passion for. I am adept at developing and implementing effective strategies to address the needs of diverse populations, oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of social service programs. My interpersonal skills and professional relationship with individuals I service and coworkers is how I create a work environment that allows me to strive. My path in life has brought me down a road where I have a commitment to advocating for social justice and promoting positive change from a micro to macro level. I will always be a student, finding ways to increase my competence so that I can provide the best level of care for all those I support.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Supervisor

Apple Grove
Las Vegas, NV
08.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for supporting and maintaining all services provided by the agency, including the intake process, provision of services, and maintain documentation for individuals in Specialized Foster Care (SFC), Desert Regional Center (DRC), Department of Juvenile Justice Services (DJJS), and Clinical Programs for Mental Health and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR).
  • Trained in medication management by MAGEN and distributed medication to clients in group homes.
  • Manage staff and individuals in group homes, day programs, and case management for foster youth and developmental disabilities, while providing on-call support for crisis intervention, staffing needs, and support.
  • Write habilitation and behavior plans for individuals based on their target behaviors, antecedents, effective proactive/reactive strategies, and document data to improve plans and progress towards clients desired outcome.
  • Complete Functional Assessments and The Child and Adolescent Service intensity Instrument (CASII) for clients when needed to determine risk levels and capabilities, in collaboration with qualified mental health professionals.
  • Train new and current staff based on the requirements from for the Department of Family Services and Desert Regional Center. Trainings include but are not limited to suicide prevention, neglect, abuse, trama, documentation process, medical supports, positive behavior approaches, and child development and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
  • Attend country/state meetings representing Apple Grove
  • Assist with monitoring and evaluating the efficiency of services, staff assignments, ensuring compliance with Aging Disability and Service Department, DFS, Medicaid, and other oversight agency standards and policies including completing weekly file audits.
  • Tracking Relevant Data which includes assessment dates, PAR dates, services approved, and SFC checklists, and all individualized client progress data.

Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional

Apple Grove
Las Vegas, NV
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Develop habilitation plans, service behavioral plans and complete assessment summaries based on individuals strengths and needs, develop goals and objectives.
  • Assure compliance with state and federal policies and requirements, and prepare for audits from the Desert Regional Center.
  • Facilitate all Person Centered Planning meetings, intake meetings, and for clients in the Job and Day Training Program (JDT).
  • Complete observation summaries and review data sheets to ensure implementation of documented objects, while collecting data on clients progress.
  • Serve as liaison between client and community agencies
  • Provided crisis intervention/support counseling, assist with supervision of clients
  • Create quarterly reports, annual reports, and review/create client incident reports and take appropriate, timely corrective action.

Lead Direct Support Professional

Apple Grove
Las Vegas, NV
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Implemented lesson plans on academics and vocational skills to individuals that have intellectual disabilities, based on their habilitation plans and desired outcomes.
  • Managed Direct Support Professional staff, assisting in scheduling.
  • Provided crisis intervention during emergency situations and de-escalated difficult behaviors.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports to be presented during Person Centered Planning meetings
  • Served as an advocate for individuals receiving services by representing their interests at meetings or hearings.

Substitute Teacher

Amplus Academy
Las Vegas, NV
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Executed curriculum from grades k-12 while fostering students academic growth using a strengths based perspective.
  • Follow lesson plans which includes deriving lectures, facilitating discussions, and assigning and collecting classwork.
  • Maintain order and discipline in the classroom while overseeing students during various activities.
  • Upheld emergency procedures , including evacuation plans and safety protocols when necessary.
  • communicate effectively with students and staff, keeping individuals informed about issues or concerns that may effect the learning environment.

Student Support ParaProfessional

Amplus Academy
Las Vegas, NV
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Worked with student with individualized education plans, learning disabilities, and/or behavioral challenges and make accommodations to help students succeed using the curriculum
  • Implemented safety proceeder and emergency protocols when necessary.
  • Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, and upheld a conductive learning environment while supporting classroom procedures
  • Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Social Work -

University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Registered Behavior Technician -

Board of Applied Behavior Analysis
Las Vegas, NV

License For Educational Personnel -

State of Nevada
Las Vegas, NV

Skills

  • Reporting Requirements
  • Staff Training Experience
  • Operational Leadership
  • Document Management
  • Strategic Planning Expertise
  • Program Management
  • Staff Development
  • Process Improvements
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Behavior Intervention
  • HIPPA Compliant
  • Implementing Evidence Based Research
  • Case Management
  • Crisis Intervention and Treatment planning

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Program Supervisor

Apple Grove
08.2023 - Current

Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional

Apple Grove
05.2023 - 08.2023

Lead Direct Support Professional

Apple Grove
06.2022 - 05.2023

Substitute Teacher

Amplus Academy
08.2021 - 05.2022

Student Support ParaProfessional

Amplus Academy
09.2020 - 05.2021

Bachelor Degree in Social Work -

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Registered Behavior Technician -

Board of Applied Behavior Analysis

License For Educational Personnel -

State of Nevada

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