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Maria DeStefanis-Turner

Camden,NJ

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Harmony Village ( Care One )
01.2022 - Current
  • Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with resident, abilities and personal interests including but not limited to arts, crafts, music, memory care games, exploring on community outings.
  • Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
  • Encourage resident participation in a wide of leisure and recreational program.
  • Support residents in all aspects of emotional, social and physical aptitudes, assess abilities and identify conditions suitable for recreational and social needs.


Employment Specialist

Arc Of Camden County ( ACES )
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Matched clients to open positions based on skills and work requirements.
  • Recognized client employment barriers and devised strategies to resolve.
  • Maintained records of consumer employment activity such as potential and current employers.
  • Conducted assessments, interviews and job trials with clients to develop person-centered plans for employment and support.
  • Provided clients with on-the-job training and employment related support to maintain and retain employment. All Phases of Supported Employment pre- placement, intense coaching ( DVR and DDD ), Long Term Follow Along ( DDD and DVR ) on and off -site coaching for DDD and MH populations.
  • Marketed individual skills, abilities and interests to develop potential employment opportunities and secure community employment. Trial Work experience within the community, DVR referral source.
  • Developed and Maintained existing relationships with diverse businesses to develop competitive and permanent job opportunities , including promotions for existing employees / consumers.
  • Completion of all required documentation for case records and mandated documentation for billing to revenue sources.
  • Locate and connect program participants to ancillary supports as desired .
  • Intense job coaching, including one:one, to fade or coaching that would remain permanent. Identify and implement supports for both hard and soft skill needs.

Activities Assistant / Skilled Nursing

Genesis And Riverfront Rehabilatation
05.2018 - 08.2021
  • Provided Recreational Intake Assessment.
  • Experience and knowledge of Point of Care System. Completion of quarterly summary, initial and yearly up-dates for care plans, specific to the recreational and Activities Department, under the direction of the Skilled Nursing Provider, Activities Director.
  • Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
  • Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities and confidence.
  • Encourage Resident Council and Self- Directed recreation and leisure with guidance. Supporting exploration to develop relevant and meaningful Activities.

Memory Care Specialist

Harmony Village - Care One ( Symphony )
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Conducted Leisure, Social and recreational programs based on calender of events, specific to Long Term Assisted living Memory Care needs.

Employment Specialist

Arc Of Camden County
09.2016 - 09.2017

Group Home Manager, Day Services Manager and ES

Rescare
12.2013 - 09.2016
  • All aspects of DDD funded Group Home Support needs. Recruiting, Training and evaluating / monitor of staff performance.
  • Day Services Lead Manager ( with Employment Specialist duties for DDD Long Term and re-placement services )
  • All aspects of coordination and support to Day Services Director regarding Community Bases Day Supports.

Assistant Director of Mission Services

Goodwill Industries Of SNJ And Philadelphia
09.1998 - 01.2011


  • Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
  • Developed Community based work experiences for School to Career students and participants within the work shop.
  • Recruiting and training of Work Force and Training staff.
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation as mandated by DVR, DDD or School contract.
  • Partnered with educators to instruct and mentor students with developmental and physical disabilities.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with referral sources in order to maintain consistent support for training participants.

Education

Human Services And Addictions Counseling

Camden County College 32 Credits
Blackwood, NJ

Skills

  • Safety Procedures
  • Case Note documentation
  • Job Carving, Intense and off-site Coaching
  • Pre- Vocational Trials
  • Activities Leadership
  • Transportation Security
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Person Centered planning
  • Servant training and leadership
  • Direct Care Staff Oversight
  • Member Retention
  • Learning Strategies
  • Community Activities
  • Group Sessions
  • Goal Assessments
  • Social Perceptiveness

Timeline

Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Harmony Village ( Care One )
01.2022 - Current

Employment Specialist

Arc Of Camden County ( ACES )
04.2021 - 05.2022

Memory Care Specialist

Harmony Village - Care One ( Symphony )
01.2021 - 05.2021

Activities Assistant / Skilled Nursing

Genesis And Riverfront Rehabilatation
05.2018 - 08.2021

Employment Specialist

Arc Of Camden County
09.2016 - 09.2017

Group Home Manager, Day Services Manager and ES

Rescare
12.2013 - 09.2016

Assistant Director of Mission Services

Goodwill Industries Of SNJ And Philadelphia
09.1998 - 01.2011

Human Services And Addictions Counseling

Camden County College 32 Credits

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