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Jon Running

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Dedicated Life Skills Instructor with 10+ years of expertise guiding clients to improve habits and build skills to navigate life challenges. Resourceful and dedicated with deep understanding of community resources. Excellent track record of client success and positive feedback. Enthusiastic Life Skills Instructor devoted to promoting personal growth in individuals with learning difficulties and physical limitations. Focused on empowering others and boosting self-confidence. Good scheduler and motivator with organized approach to moving clients toward fulfilling and independent lives. Compassionate Community Health Worker with 15+ years of experience in fast-paced positions. Committed to helping community members improve wellness through hands-on support and education. Intuitive Life Skills Instructor with 5 years of experience in private practice settings. Skilled at understanding client needs and developing interventions. Offering significant training in Mental Health. Hardworking Life Skills Instructor committed to coaching clients through life challenges. Develops customized plans for individual issues. Energetic and friendly with strong relationship-building skills. Empathetic Life Skills Instructor with proven to build trusting relationships with clients. Caring and kind with genuine concern for well-being of others. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.


My work and leadership experience goes beyond just the field of mental health and social work. Before attending Berkeley, I taught at Contra Costa College's "College for Kids" summer program twice for Cartooning, Commics, and general Art classes to students ranging from first grade to junior high.


In addition to that I also was responsible for organizing two successful themed art exhibitions shown in the Worth Ryder gallery at Contra Costa College.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Skills Facilitator

Social Vocational Services
09.2011 - Current
  • Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
  • Offered training on personal hygiene and grooming skills.
  • Educated clients about important nutritional habits and how to plan healthy meals.
  • Taught individuals with learning or physical difficulties to use technology such as computers, tablets and mobile phones.
  • Assisted with personal care appointments such as haircuts and doctors' appointments.
  • Helped clients to identify challenges and set goals.
  • Provided insight and ideas to promote client growth.
  • Assessed effectiveness of training to create more effective future training programs.
  • Coached clients through difficult life circumstances.
  • Administered medications and helped clients set reminders to learn how to take important medications according to schedule.
  • Helped to integrate clients in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
  • Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
  • Maintained detailed, confidential client files.
  • Designed assistive technology lesson plans for program staff, providing services to physically and developmentally disabled consumers.
  • Identified obstacles to learning in collaboration with adult learners and provided positive reinforcement for performance.
  • Intervened in crisis situations to provide counseling and support.
  • Promoted proper sanitation by training on important cleaning tasks in kitchens and bathrooms.
  • Created learner-centered individual program plan in consultation for [Area of study] subjects with parents and adult learners with developmental disabilities.
  • Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
  • Maintained impeccable records for each client and daily instructional activities.

Group Home Staff Member

FHAR (Fair Housing And Resources)
06.2010 - 10.2011
  • Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
  • Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art Practice

UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
12.2008

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA
06.2006

High School Diploma -

Washington High School
Phoenix, AZ
06.1997

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Individualized Lesson Plans
  • Life Skills Instruction
  • Client Documentation
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Meal Preparation
  • Student Achievement
  • Health Counseling
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Social Behaviors
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Apartment Maintenance
  • Personal Hygiene Practices
  • Laundry Processes
  • Motivating Clients
  • Community Service Programs
  • Facilitating Change
  • School Programs
  • Group Sessions
  • Case Note Documentation
  • Mobility Support
  • Identifying Client Goals
  • Facilitating Seminars
  • Emotional Support
  • Client Screening
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Individual Education Plan Expertise
  • Behavioral Skills Development
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Client Requirements
  • Scheduling and Appointment Setting
  • Behavior Support
  • Prepare Reports
  • Program Consultation
  • Advanced Directives
  • Coping Techniques
  • Interdisciplinary Teamwork
  • Classroom Observation
  • Individualized Care Plans
  • Educational Opportunities
  • Conduct Home Visits
  • Classroom Discipline
  • Career Development
  • Client Needs Assessment

Timeline

Independent Skills Facilitator

Social Vocational Services
09.2011 - Current

Group Home Staff Member

FHAR (Fair Housing And Resources)
06.2010 - 10.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Art Practice

UC Berkeley

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Contra Costa College

High School Diploma -

Washington High School
Jon Running