Noelle B Salvatore
Staten Island,New York
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience in supporting special needs individuals. Specializes in counseling, promoting independent life skills, and facilitating positive social interactions. Aiming to improve these strengths to enhance community engagement and individual well-being.
Overview
11
11
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
JCC Dayhab
Staten Island, NY
06.2025 - Current
- I work in the Dayhab program for special needs adults with disabilities and provide daily support for them
- Encourage participants to participate in recreational activities to promote social engagement and well-being.
- We work on encouraging the participants to develop their independent life skills and communication
- Teach them about healthy boundaries for their every day life
- I provide support and supervision when out in the community
- We work on positive socialization and engagement
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to a supervisor.
Self Direction/Respite Worker/Com. Hab for Children
Children at Play (CAP)
01.2023 - Current
- I look after neurodivergent children whose parents chose me
- I help them with homework and reading skills
- I assist with nighttime medication and routines
- We work on social skills and time and place transitioning
- General babysitting duties
- I’m present when they have other services to assist if needed
Direct Care Worker/Counselor
JCC Bernikow building
Staten Island, NY
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Worked in the special needs program in the afterschool
- Looked after the children
- Provided homework help and worked on communication skills
- Taught graphic arts/Let the kids draw something of their choosing
- Therapeutic art
- Talked about each others’ cultures and life skills
- Collaborated with team members to create supportive environments for the kids.
Head/Senior Counselor
JCC Summer Camp
Staten Island, NY
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Helped lead daily activities for campers, creating a positive and inclusive, diverse environment.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among campers, promoting effective communication and understanding.
- Monitored camper progress, providing support and guidance to meet individual needs.
- Spent some one-on-one time with all campers at some point, getting to know them to help them have a better camp experience.
Junior Counselor
Post Camp at JCC Bernikow building
Staten Island, NY
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Did activities (ex: arts and crafts) with the kids and helped them improve independent life skills
- Helped them socialize positively
- I worked with other counselors to take care of special needs kids in Inclusion
- Monitored camper behavior, addressing conflicts and promoting positive interactions among peers
Junior Counselor
JCC Summer Camp
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Took care of special needs children at camp
- Monitored the safety of the children
- Spent time with them daily and engaged with them
- Helped them improve functions and social skills
Education
General Studies
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY 09.2022 - 01.2023
New Dorp High School
Staten Island, NYSt Charles School
09.2005 - 06.2016
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Video Editing
- IMovie
- Adobe Premiere
- Special Needs Understanding
- De-escalation techniques
- Communication
- Babysitting
- Community Habilitation
- Counseling
- Photography
- Pet Care
- Emotional Support
Recognition
- 4 Scholarships from Italian-American Congress from St. Charles School
- Sr. John Ulsamer Award from St. Charles School
- President’s Academic Achievement Award from New Dorp High School
- Parent Teacher Association of NDHS Scholarship
- CTE Certification (Career and Technical Education)
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/25/2001
English, basic ASL
Training/Facts
- I have taken the Seizure Recognition and First Aid Training
- I know how to properly use an EPI pen
- I’ve completed the Hands Only CPR training in ADP and am fully CPR/AED certified
- I take OPWDD and Relias trainings as instructed
- I’ve taken the Internet Security and Security Awareness Training
- I take the NYC Sexual Harassment Training yearly
- I take the NYC Mandated Reporter Training every two years
- I am completely vaccinated for everything, including Covid19 and I’m boosted
Timeline
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
JCC Dayhab
06.2025 - Current
Self Direction/Respite Worker/Com. Hab for Children
Children at Play (CAP)
01.2023 - Current
General Studies
College of Staten Island
09.2022 - 01.2023
Head/Senior Counselor
JCC Summer Camp
07.2022 - 08.2022
Junior Counselor
Post Camp at JCC Bernikow building
08.2021 - 09.2021
Direct Care Worker/Counselor
JCC Bernikow building
01.2021 - 08.2024
Junior Counselor
JCC Summer Camp
01.2018 - 01.2021
St Charles School
09.2005 - 06.2016
New Dorp High School