Robert C. Calitri
Staten Island,USA
Summary
Compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated Educator with a Masters Degree in Special Education and over 20 years of experience with the Special Needs Community. Offering a diverse realm of expertise assisting students, disabled elderly and young adults achieve their goals. Seeking to pursue a position with a growing institution that offers the chance to learn and opportunity for growth. A creative and resourceful educator offering strong leadership skills and optimum levels of professional integrity Broad knowledge of assessment, strategic planning and office management. Establish a learning environment conducive to independent thinking and personal growth. Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with administrators, co-workers, and community . Strong problem solving and prioritizing abilities
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Day Habilitation Specialist
Lifestyles for the Disabled
03.2023 - Current
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Oversee caseload of around 40 people and support subordinate staff.
- Documented habilitation services in system and with paper notes.
- Creation and implementation of new action plans for 40+ individuals.
- Monitored safety and welfare of people supported and took corrective actions.
- Delivered training needs, behavior management and communication to support goal plans.
- Recorded participant behavior.
- Create and implement methods to alleviate barriers and enhance progress toward goals.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures to comply with safety rules and regulations.
- Offered instructions to help individuals learn, retain or improve competencies for maximal functioning.
- Implemented written goals from treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes.
- Instructed and reinforced target outcomes to help individuals achieve goals.
- Attend Life Plan Meetings semi-annually.
- Create and implement Staff Action Plans and review them semi-annually.
- Complete Satisfaction Surveys, Skills Inventories, and yearly Staff Evaluation.
- Complete Developmental Disabilities Profile 2's Semi-Annually.
- Lead staff for overnight/daily trips/events.
Community Habitation Worker
Center For Family Support
11.2020 - 12.2023
- Work one on one with client through zoom and in person
- Perform lessons both vocational and recreational.
- Complete daily notes.
- Facilitate trainings as necessary
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
Employment Specialist
Lifestyles for the Disabled
02.2019 - 03.2023
- Supported individuals maintain their jobs at various job sites in Community Pre Vocational Services, Pathways for Employment and Supported Employment (SEMP) Services.
- Forged relationships with employers to gain insight into job openings and career opportunities for individuals.
- Complete various documentation such as daily and monthly services.
- Work various Respite events such as overnight and evening trips, and various parties and special events.
- Facilitate Zooms of various topics both work related and respite related, hosted special zooms with celebrity guests.
- Matched clients to open positions based on skills and work requirements.
Packaging Ambassador
Amazon
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Taught and trained new employees employees on how to pack/gift wrap.
- Taught employees how to use rodeo.
- Used Kindle to evaluate multiple employees
- Reported and analyzed inventory data to help management strategically improve pricing and marketing strategies.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
Porter
Sutton Terrace
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Assist tenants when needed.
- Log packages such as USPS, UPS, and Fedex into the computer and give out to tenants.
- Log keys in and out of Key Link.
- Answer and make phone calls.
- Log any incidents into communication book and report when needed.
- Communicated with coworkers and managers about completed duties.
- Cleaned and organized building areas as required.
- Greeted guests with warmth and professionalism for friendly, helpful service.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- Performed cleaning and maintenance duties as directed.
- Collect and dispose of garbage and recycling.
- Assist with repairs as needed.
Student Teacher
P373 at PS 861
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Student teach in grades 1-5 in Special Education classrooms including 12-1-1 and 6 to 1.
- Assist students, teachers and paras in everyday tasks.
- Work with students one on one in various subjects.
- Teach whole class lessons in various subjects.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Tee Ball Coach/Junior Board of Director
New Springville Little League
04.2013 - 06.2017
- Coach Tee-ball for young children ages 3-6
- Teach fundamentals of baseball from hitting, fielding, sportsmanship
- Promoted to Junior Board of Director in 2015
Day Habilitation Coordinator
Jewish Community Center of Staten Island
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Supervise staff of nine and hold monthly staff meetings and biweekly individual supervisions with staff
- Prepare Day Habilitation Plans and six-month reviews for all participants and prepare Preliminary Plans for new participants
- Signing off and preparing daily/monthly goals/attendance/van logs
- Oversee maintaining LOC’s. ISP’s, Staff Trainings are up to date
- Have proper protocols in place when needed
- Attend meetings such as ISP, UJA Task Force, SIDDSO
- Reach out to organizations to seek vocational and recreational opportunities for participants
Childcare
06.2005 - 12.2013
- Provide transportation, homework help and general care for 2 children (older child has special needs) of a single mother – 5 days a week.
Education
Master’s Degree - Special Education
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Corporate Communications
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY05.2009
Associate’s Degree - Liberal Arts
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY01.2008
Skills
- Communication
- Customer service
- Scheduling
- Goal setting
- Attendance tracking
- Disability awareness
- Positive reinforcement
- First aid and CPR
- Activity coordination
- Behavioral support
- Adaptive strategies
- Health and safety
- Create and implement lesson plans
- Interpersonal relationships
- Vocational guidance
- Goal implementation
- Creativity and innovation
- Behavior modification
- Case review
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Crisis management
- Client support
- Activity planning
- Skill building
- Decision-making
- Schedule management
- Active listening
- Team building
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- DASA (Dignity for All Students Act)
- School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop completed
- Mandated Reporter Training
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention Training
Timeline
Day Habilitation Specialist
Lifestyles for the Disabled
03.2023 - Current
Community Habitation Worker
Center For Family Support
11.2020 - 12.2023
Employment Specialist
Lifestyles for the Disabled
02.2019 - 03.2023
Packaging Ambassador
Amazon
10.2018 - 02.2019
Porter
Sutton Terrace
06.2018 - 10.2018
Student Teacher
P373 at PS 861
01.2018 - 06.2018
Day Habilitation Coordinator
Jewish Community Center of Staten Island
04.2016 - 04.2017
Tee Ball Coach/Junior Board of Director
New Springville Little League
04.2013 - 06.2017
Childcare
06.2005 - 12.2013
Master’s Degree - Special Education
College of Staten Island
Bachelor of Science - Corporate Communications
College of Staten Island
Associate’s Degree - Liberal Arts
College of Staten Island