Julene J. James
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with 8 years of service within the FLDDSO network. Proven expertise in maintaining high standards of People First care while strictly adhering to agency policy and procedure. Leveraging a unique foundational background in District Support to manage diverse residential settings and provide effective shift oversight. Committed to ensuring resident safety, clinical compliance, and operational excellence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Developmental Assistant 1
DA1 | Pierce St
Rochester
05.2026 - Current
- Supervised Direct Support Assistance, coordinated shift scheduling.
- Assist with schedule adjustment, overtime tracking and coverage needs.
- Monitor completion of required staff responsibilities, including training, documentation and census.
- Ensure compliance with OPWDD regulations, safety standards, and a person-centered care practice.
Developmental Assistant 1
DA1 | Hatch Rd
05.2025 - Current
- Directly oversees daily shift operations, ensuring all staffing ratios and safety protocols meet OPWDD and FLDDSO policy standards.
- Maintains precise clinical documentation and medication administration records (MAR) with a commitment to zero-error reporting.
- Provide Onboarding and training of new staff to ensure a smooth transition from classroom to inhouse.
- Prioritizes People First care plans, acting as a primary advocate for resident goals and individual quality of life.
District Support
District Support | Regions 1-3
02.2018 - 05.2025
- Demonstrated extreme adaptability by providing high-quality care across a wide variety of residential settings and specialized units within the network.
- Quickly mastered unique house-specific routines and individual care plans with minimal transition time, ensuring no lapse in service quality.
- Developed a broad understanding of agency operations by successfully collaborating with diverse supervisory teams and resident populations.
- Clinical Neutrality: Proven ability to remain grounded and objective during high-pressure behavioral incidents, ensuring People First outcomes.
- System Adaptability: Leveraging deep network experience to quickly troubleshoot operational gaps when working across different residential settings.
- Operational Oversight: Serving as a lead resource for shift-to-shift transitions, ensuring accurate documentation and continuity of care during extended service hours.
Education
Licenced Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Suny Rochester Educational Opportunity Center
Skills
- Staff training
- Shift coordination
- Person-centered care
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Operational Focus
Proven ability to remain grounded and objective during high-pressure behavioral incidents, ensuring People First outcomes., Leveraging deep network experience to quickly troubleshoot operational gaps when working across different residential settings., Serving as a lead resource for shift-to-shift transitions, ensuring accurate documentation and continuity of care during extended service hours.
Timeline
Developmental Assistant 1
DA1 | Pierce St
05.2026 - Current
Developmental Assistant 1
DA1 | Hatch Rd
05.2025 - Current
District Support
District Support | Regions 1-3
02.2018 - 05.2025
Licenced Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Suny Rochester Educational Opportunity Center