Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreational Support Staff
Ithaca Youth Bureau Recreation Department
Ithaca, NY
06.2022 - Current
Provide one on one support to children with disabilities at city camp.
Recreational Support Assistant
Ithaca Youth Bureau Recreation Department
Ithaca, NY
08.2022 - 09.2023
Provide support and guidance to adults with disabilities in community choir
Camp Counselor
Cass Park Day Camp
Ithaca, NY
06.2021 - 09.2021
lead small groups of campers throughout their day.
Junior Camp Counselor
Camp Coddington
Ithaca, NY
06.2020 - 09.2020
Assist senior counselor in leading campers through their day
<ul><li>Direct Care & Individualized Support: Developed tailored Support and Care Plans for residents, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate by fostering trust and empowering residents towards self-sufficiency</li><li>Crisis Management & Behavior Monitoring: Reduced incidents by 40% through active monitoring and de-escalation techniques, promoting a safer environment for both residents and staff</li><li>Educational Planning & Activity Participation: Organized and led workshops on life skills, rights, and empowerment, supporting young people's educational and recreational engagement</li><li>Budget Oversight & Financial Planning: Managed resident-specific budgets, including clothing and recreational needs, ensuring compliance with financial plans and accurate documentation</li><li>Supervisory Role & Team Collaboration: Actively participated in staff meetings and supervision, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment</li><li>Health, Safety & Compliance: Conducted regular assessments to ensure all support services met safety standards, addressing issues such as sanitation, fire safety, and access to health services</li></ul> at McVerry Trust<ul><li>Direct Care & Individualized Support: Developed tailored Support and Care Plans for residents, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate by fostering trust and empowering residents towards self-sufficiency</li><li>Crisis Management & Behavior Monitoring: Reduced incidents by 40% through active monitoring and de-escalation techniques, promoting a safer environment for both residents and staff</li><li>Educational Planning & Activity Participation: Organized and led workshops on life skills, rights, and empowerment, supporting young people's educational and recreational engagement</li><li>Budget Oversight & Financial Planning: Managed resident-specific budgets, including clothing and recreational needs, ensuring compliance with financial plans and accurate documentation</li><li>Supervisory Role & Team Collaboration: Actively participated in staff meetings and supervision, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment</li><li>Health, Safety & Compliance: Conducted regular assessments to ensure all support services met safety standards, addressing issues such as sanitation, fire safety, and access to health services</li></ul> at McVerry Trust