Jose Hernandez
Harlingen,TX
Summary
Extremely organized Paralegal who manages case loads with authority and advanced technical skill. Sorts and categorizes vast amounts of legal documents and data with ease. Military Justice Paralegal Specialist who applies excellent writing skills in drafting briefs, legal memorandums, motions and correspondence. Conducts all legal business professionally and with little guidance from attorneys and supervisors.
Senior Paralegal Specialist in charge of training new Paralegals coming to the unit on the processing systems and timeline for getting actions done in a timely manners.
Sympathtic personal care aide with several years of experience supporting patients with activities of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to healthcare team and supervisors.
Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care worker
Compass Connections
Harlingen, Texas
03.2025 - Current
- Provided daily personal care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored client health and behavior, reporting changes to supervisors.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Respected cultural diversity when interacting with individuals from different backgrounds.
- Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using sound judgment techniques.
- Maintained confidentiality according to agency policies regarding client information.
- Supported youth in daily activities and personal development goals.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to promote positive interactions.
- Trained new staff on policies and procedures for youth care practices.
- Maintained cleanliness of youth facilities and rooms.
- Encouraged completion of daily chores and personal hygiene practices.
- Reported incidents that negatively affected child safety.
Direct Support Professional III
Rio Grande State Center
Harlingen, TX
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Provided guidance to direct support professionals in the performance of their job duties.
- Monitored daily activities of direct support staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Scheduled shift assignments for direct support professionals according to staffing needs.
- Created and maintained a positive work environment through effective communication with staff, residents, families, and other stakeholders.
- Ensured that all required documentation was completed accurately and timely by direct support personnel.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed to address challenging behaviors exhibited by residents and clients.
- Encouraged participation in recreational activities for clients under supervision.
Personal Support Assistant
PeopleCare
El Paso, TX
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Organized Community activities for classroom of six students to teach interpersonal skills.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Paralegal Specialist
8th MP BDE
Schofield Barracks, HI
3 2015 - 6 2018
- Supported proceedings of separation board and prepared duty determination documents.
- Kept administrative and legal law libraries in compliance and current with the latest information.
- Drafted and processed military legal documents including courts-martial paperwork.
- Wrote wills, separation degree and power of attorney documents for family law needs.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents associated with litigation process.
- Studied and differentiated government and judicial structures at federal and state levels to provide legal team with information on statutes, regulations, arbitration concepts and negotiation techniques.
- Worked with attorneys and case reviewers to resolve legal complaints.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and took notes to document information.
- Responded quickly to client calls and inquiries, asking open-ended questions to deliver applicable information.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, developed trial exhibits, responded to motions and organized documents for trial discovery.
- Prepared clients for appointments and interviews, including depositions and testimony.
- Organized exhibits for trial, preparing materials and supporting documentation for easy display and admittance.
- Used Excell to input and maintain client data with high degree of accuracy.
- Facilitated courtroom conference calls, set up technology used for presentations and organized exhibits.
- Facilitated efficient communication between judges, court administration, government agencies and attorneys.
- Observed strict privacy laws to prevent information breaches and protect client data.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School
2014
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Understands confidentiality
- Decisive
- Team-oriented
- Strong research skills
- Expertise in legal proceedings
- Effectively work with parents
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Excellent classroom management
- Calm and patient
- Arts and crafts aptitude
- CPR/First-aid certified
- Social skills development
- Effective listening
- Sound judgment
- Behavior management techniques
- De-escalation techniques
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Safety monitoring
- Behavior redirection
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Conflict resolution
- Record keeping
Affiliations
Army Good Conduct Medal for showing exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active Federal Military service.
Driver and Mechanic Badge for successfully completing Military Vehicle Operations Training and twelve consecutive months of driving with no vehicle accidents or traffic violations.
Timeline
Direct Care worker
Compass Connections
03.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional III
Rio Grande State Center
01.2021 - 08.2024
Personal Support Assistant
PeopleCare
01.2019 - 11.2020
Paralegal Specialist
8th MP BDE
3 2015 - 6 2018
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School