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Jovaun Richards

Ocean Township

Summary

Dedicated Direct Support Professional with experience at Autism Community Services, skilled in compassionate caregiving and behavioral management. Proven ability to document client progress and effectively intervene during crises, ensuring client safety and well-being. Committed to enhancing self-esteem and promoting wellness through supportive care and effective communication.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Alternativesinc
01.2025 - Current
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Direct Support Professional

Autism Community Services
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.

Catering Associate

Hackensack Meridian Health
08.2018 - 01.2024
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Consistently met tight deadlines under pressure while maintaining composure and professionalism during high-stress situations.
  • Maintained accurate records of event details, invoices, contracts, ensuring streamlined organization across all aspects of the catering process.

Bundler

Federal-Mogul Corporation
04.2017 - 06.2018
  • Maintained clean and safe work environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines.
  • Reduced product damage during transit by carefully securing items with appropriate packing materials.

Education

High School Diploma -

Asbury Park High School
Asbury, NJ
06-2016

Skills

  • Time management
  • First aid and safety
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client support
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Medication administration
  • Behavioral management
  • Client documentation

Certification

RBT

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Alternativesinc
01.2025 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Autism Community Services
01.2024 - 06.2024

Catering Associate

Hackensack Meridian Health
08.2018 - 01.2024

Bundler

Federal-Mogul Corporation
04.2017 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

Asbury Park High School

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