Kristina Kwadzogah
Somerset
Summary
Detail-oriented Office Administrator experienced in clinical writing and office management. Delivered effective support through strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, complemented by a commitment to child engagement and safety. Focused on contributing to a dynamic team and adaptable to various environments across the US.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Bellwether Behavioral Health(Sevita health/Premier Support)
Bridgewater
06.2017 - Current
- Taught adults with mental health and developmental disabilities essential life skills to enhance independence
- Taught adults with mental health and developmental disabilities effective social skills to improve interactions
- Supported adults with mental health and developmental disabilities in completing daily living activities.
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene and medication management in a timely manner.
- Collaborating with clients and their families about the best care opportunities
- Documented residents' daily activities in Relias notes to ensure accurate care tracking
Assistant Case Manager
Progressive Family services
Somerset
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Scheduled needs assessments in collaboration with LSCW social worker to align client services with requirements.
- Coordinated client assessments and developed tailored service plans addressing diverse family needs to enhance support effectiveness.
- Conducted regular follow-ups to monitor client progress and address concerns promptly.
- Conducted follow-ups to monitor client progress and promptly address concerns, ensuring continuity of care.
Program Manager
Community Options
Hillsborough
02.2014 - 07.2023
- Coordinated regular staff meetings to discuss operations and address concerns.
- Collaborated with staff and Program Specialists to assess and address residents' needs in daily operations.
- Documenting incidents and reporting them to supervisors and attorneys and guardians if need be
- Documented incidents and reported them to supervisors, attorneys, and guardians.
- Coordinated community engagement opportunities for residents, including exercise and participation in local food banks
- Working with Program Specialist, family and behaviorist to develop treatment plans to meet the needs of the residents
- Organized community engagement activities for residents, including exercise sessions and participation in local food banks.
- Monitored physical and mental health of residents through regular communication with staff
- Teaching adults with developmental disabilities social skills
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield , NJ 01.2011 - 05.2013
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ 09.2006 - 08.2010
Diploma -
Franklin High School
Skills
- Direct Support
- Direct Care
- Behavioral health
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- First Aid Certification
- Cultural Competence
- Life skills training
- Case Management
- Individualized planning
- Needs assessment
- Treatment planning
- Community engagement
- Family Support
- Training development
- Training & development
- Adult Education
- Medication Management
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Documentation Practices
- Training Software
- Effective communication
- Individual planning
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Community outreach
- Problem solving
- Performance assessment
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Training & development
- Team collaboration
- Time management
Certification
- CPR Certification, 01/23, 01/25
- First Aid Certification, 01/23, 01/25
- Driver's License
- Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrator
Languages
Spanish, Intermediate
Skills Experience Summary
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Good at clinical writing
- Office Administration
- Good with children
- Trained in CPR/First Aid
- Good listener
- Basic Spanish
- Good driving record
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Assistant Case Manager
Progressive Family services
01.2022 - 01.2024
Direct Support Professional
Bellwether Behavioral Health(Sevita health/Premier Support)
06.2017 - Current
Program Manager
Community Options
02.2014 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bloomfield College
01.2011 - 05.2013
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Middlesex County College
09.2006 - 08.2010
Diploma -
Franklin High School