Nikkia richardson
FLUSHING,New York
Summary
With a robust background at SCO Family Services, I excel in providing educational and emotional support, leveraging skills in documentation and relationship building. My achievements include optimizing safety and quality initiatives, enhancing student and client outcomes through innovative strategies, and fostering significant improvements in IEP compliance and family dynamics. Knowledgeable support professional with experience assisting teachers in classrooms, between classes and during field trips. Devoted to student learning and safety. Always ready to step in and help with any need.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Preferred Family Healthcare Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
12.2024 - Current
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Instructed students on usage and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and academic progress reports.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to lead teacher.
Family Peer Advocate/Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist
SCO Family Services
Queens, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Referred clients to substance abuse treatment programs and outpatient dual diagnosis treatment programs.
- Provided assertive community-based rehabilitation and case management services to high-risk mentally ill patients.
- Consulted and collaborated with other professionals to provide continuity of patient-family care.
- Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.
Direct Support Professional
SCO Family Services
Queens, NY
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
Counselor
SCO Family Services
Queens, NY
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Educated staff members about mental health issues affecting students so they can better respond appropriately to those needs.
- Provided guidance and support to clients during career transitions and educational decision-making processes.
Group Leader
SCO Family Services
Brooklyn, NY
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Implemented improved initiatives to optimize safety and quality.
- Encouraged a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
- Coached and developed direct reports to lead problem-solving activities.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And Sciences
College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NYSome College (No Degree) -
Devry
Skills
- Social support
- IEP compliance
- Documentation
- Educational assistance
- Classroom support
- Technology-based strategies
- Autism spectrum
- Group and individual instruction
- Emotional support
- Relationship building
- Clerical support
- Documentation proficiency
- Professional boundaries
- Client advocacy
- Family dynamics
- Case management expertise
- Individualized service planning
- Cultural history
- Creative solutions
- Child development
Certification
- CPR
- FPA
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Preferred Family Healthcare Inc.
12.2024 - Current
Family Peer Advocate/Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist
SCO Family Services
01.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
SCO Family Services
08.2021 - 03.2023
Counselor
SCO Family Services
01.2019 - 08.2021
Group Leader
SCO Family Services
01.2018 - 03.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And Sciences
College of New Rochelle
Some College (No Degree) -
Devry
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