JUSTIN Richards
Salem,VA
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with experience at Blue Ridge Autism and Achievements Center, skilled in effective communication and time management. Successfully facilitated community engagement activities, enhancing clients' social skills and independence. Adaptable and compassionate, I prioritize clients' specific needs while ensuring a supportive environment for their growth and development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Blue Ridge Austism and Achievements Center
Roanoke Va
05.2017 - 07.2022
( DSP ) Direct support professional/ behavioral technician for Blue Ridge Austism and Achievements Center.
Job Responsibilities
*Educate and teach clients circular and non-circular age appropriate activities such as how to count and number on number line, letter of the alphabet and simple spelling and social engagement activities such as circle time. We also provided our clients the opportunity to have community engagement where partners could send the nessiceary amount of money in for them to go into the community escorted by staff to purchase things such as coffe, lunches or toys.
*Provide and support clients in any medical of specific needs. Weather special food needs, meds, urine bag changes.
Education
Early Childhood Development - Early Childhood Care And Education
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA04-2018
Skills
*Comunicates the plan or what needs to be accomplished effectively
*Has a good sense of time management
*Can quickly adapt or change to a different plan if it is a sudden last minute change or mix up
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Blue Ridge Austism and Achievements Center
05.2017 - 07.2022
Early Childhood Development - Early Childhood Care And Education
Virginia Western Community College