Josie Gonsalves
Dominique & Samuel Brand
Essex,MD
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience
Community support professional with track record of fostering positive relationships and providing meaningful assistance to individuals in need. Skilled in developing personalized support plans and addressing unique challenges. Team-oriented, adaptable, and reliable with strong focus on achieving impactful results.
Work History
Private Childcare Provider
12 Years 1 Month- Collaborated with parents to share insights on daily activities, successes, and developmental challenges, fostering a supportive home environment.
- Instructed children on clothing usage, including tying shoelaces, promoting independence in dressing.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks while instructing table manners to promote healthy eating habits.
- Monitored children's activities for safety hazards while ensuring their physical and social well-being.
- Facilitated emotional and social development by intervening in conflicts and promoting cooperation.
- Encouraged creativity through teaching basic skills in arts, crafts, music, and expressive activities.
- Read aloud to children, fostering interaction and teaching vocal expression through storytelling.
- Advised parents to schedule consultations with child psychologists or physicians regarding developmental concerns. with child psychologists or physicians regarding developmental concerns.
House Manager
8 Months- Managed client behavior and medication adherence to ensure compliance with program rules.
- Oversaw client behavior management to ensure adherence to program guidelines. and medication adherence to ensure compliance with program rules.
- Established and enforced procedures to promote safety and team performance.
- Oversaw cleanliness of home and common areas to maintain hygiene standards.
- Delegated tasks to residents while setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership and mentoring to newly admitted clients, enhancing program knowledge.
- Led and mentored newly admitted clients to improve understanding of program requirements.
- Reported property damage or theft incidents to management for resolution.
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
5 Years 1 Month- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients to enhance recovery.
- Led supportive discussions and education sessions for individuals and families affected by substance abuse.
- Conducted supportive discussions and educational sessions for individuals and families impacted by substance abuse, fostering understanding and support.
- Identified treatment goals based on thorough evaluations of individual diagnoses and histories.
- Coordinated with drug court staff to create customized treatment plans addressing specific client needs, enhancing recovery outcomes.
- Engaged offenders in discussions regarding substance abuse and its impact on criminal behavior.
- Facilitated discussions with offenders on substance abuse and its connection to criminal behavior, promoting awareness and accountability.
- Worked effectively with diverse teams to address product and service-related challenges.
Education
Certificate - Drug & Alcohol Counseling
No Degree - English Literature
- Liberal Arts
Skills
Resident care & supervision
ADL support
Medication management
Safety management
Conflict resolution
Child development strategies
Hygiene assistance
Recordkeeping
Team collaboration & leadership
Patient confidentiality
Child behavior guidance
Certification
Licensed Drug and Alcohol counselor - Massachusetts (2008 to 2013)
Timeline
House Manager
Neighborhood Support Services
01.2022 - 09.2022Read More
Private Childcare Provider
Dominique & Samuel Brand
04.2013 - 05.2025Read More
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
High Point Treatment Center
02.2008 - 03.2013Read More
Cape Cod Community College
from Liberal Arts
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Mount Holyoke College
No Degree from English Literature
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University of Massachusetts
Certificate from Drug & Alcohol Counseling
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