Matthew Hunt
North Adams,MA
Summary
Attentive Advocate with determination to assist families requiring support and community resources. Empathetic professional with more than 10 years of advocating for people by scheduling appointments, promoting activities that build life skills and setting attainable goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Individual and Family Support Advocate
UCP Of Western Ma
12.2011 - Current
- Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development and education to increase potential.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Prep and Service Attendant
Williams College
09.2015 - 03.2018
- Cleared finished items, tidied tables and replaced or refreshed items.
- Complied with all federal and state regulations regarding food safety and waste disposal.
- Maintained clean and professional appearance during work shift.
- Greeted customers and offered preferred seating if available.
- Facilitated sales of services and goods.
- Maintained clean and orderly work station.
- Explained food preparation methods to patrons with allergies and gluten intolerances.
Habilitation Specialist
BFAIR
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures to comply with safety rules and regulations.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Assistant Store Manager
Village Pizza
04.1995 - 03.2010
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Education
High School Diploma -
McCann Technical School
North Adams, MA06.1992
Skills
- Professional Relationships
- Compassionate Care
- Maintain Case Files
- Clients Rights
- Public Relations
- Client Service and Assistance
- Dedicated Support
- Abuse and Neglect Reporting
- Developmental Disabilities
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Caregiver and Family Support
Accomplishments
2018 William Johnson Unsung Hero Award from DDS western Ma
2016 ADDP Direct Service award.
Certification
ServSafe,
Current CPR/AED
All DDS required Training
Timeline
Prep and Service Attendant
Williams College
09.2015 - 03.2018
Senior Individual and Family Support Advocate
UCP Of Western Ma
12.2011 - Current
Habilitation Specialist
BFAIR
01.2010 - 12.2011
Assistant Store Manager
Village Pizza
04.1995 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
McCann Technical School
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