Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Roiber Berrio

The Bronx,NY

Summary

Dynamic shelter professional with extensive experience at DHS Group, skilled in client advocacy and crisis management. Proven ability to enhance living conditions and implement effective safety protocols. Adept at fostering teamwork and collaboration, while conducting impactful life skills workshops that empower clients towards independent living. Committed to maintaining professionalism and ethical standards.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shelter Worker

DHS Group
The Bronx, NY
04.2023 - Current
  • Assisted guests with check-in and check-out procedures, ensuring a smooth experience.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of common areas, enhancing guest satisfaction.
  • Responded to guest inquiries promptly, providing accurate information and support.
  • Collaborated with team members to resolve
  • issues efficiently and improve service quality.
  • Monitored safety protocols, contributing to a secure environment for guests and staff.
  • Documented maintenance requests and followed
  • up to ensure timely resolution of issues.
  • Contributed to the establishment of a supportive and inclusive atmosphere within the shelter through active listening and empathetic engagement with clients.
  • Addressed crisis situations with sensitivity, utilizing conflict resolution skills to maintain a safe environment for all parties involved.
  • Enhanced living conditions for shelter occupants through diligent cleaning and maintenance of facility spaces.
  • Conducted valuable life skills workshops, empowering clients with tools needed for independent living after transitioning out of the shelter setting.
  • Maintained accurate records of client interactions, ensuring timely documentation that contributed to effective case management practices.
  • Facilitated successful reintegration into society for numerous clients by assisting them in finding stable housing options after leaving the shelter environment.
  • Implemented a reward system within the facility that encouraged positive behavior among residents while promoting a sense of community involvement.
  • Organized donation drives within the local area, successfully securing clothing items, toiletries, and other essentials for shelter residents.
  • Developed comprehensive case management plans, addressing individual needs of clients and facilitating their progress to
  • Provided support to clients in crisis situations, ensuring safety and emotional well-being.
  • Monitor security cameras.
  • Review the logbook and document all daily activities and incidents in the notebook.
  • Maintain communication with the Child Protective Services department.

Handle and manage reports related to 911 calls.

Shelter Supervisor

Super 8 Hotel DHS
The Bronx, NY
02.2021 - 03.2023
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure guest satisfaction and safety standards were met.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices for customer service and hotel procedures.
  • Managed inventory control, ensuring adequate supplies for efficient hotel functioning.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced costs.
  • Coordinated maintenance requests, ensuring timely responses to guest needs and facility issues.

Shelter Worker

DHS Group
The Bronx, NY
01.2013 - 02.2015
  • Provided support to clients in crisis situations, ensuring safety and emotional well-being.
  • Assisted in coordinating daily operations within shelter environment, enhancing service delivery.
  • Engaged with community resources to connect clients with essential services and support networks.
  • Monitor security cameras.
  • Review the logbook and document all daily activities and incidents in the notebook.
  • Maintain communication with the Child Protective Services department.
  • Handle and manage reports related to 911 calls.

Conducted intake assessments, gathering relevant information to tailor assistance plans for individuals.

  • Implemented safety protocols, promoting a secure environment for both staff and clients.

Education

Associate of Science -

Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ
06-2015

Skills

  • Cross-cultural sensitivity
  • Self-care practices
  • Boundaries maintenance
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Client advocacy
  • Mental health support
  • Record keeping
  • First aid and CPR
  • Safety control
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Staff education and training

Certification

DHS: CARES 2.0 Facility Bed Management: Single Adults

Completed on :03/14/2023

‘’NYC Housing 101’’ workshop covering 2.5 hrs of education and training.

Completed on : 10/18/2023

Coordinator of fire safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters Training (F-80)

Completed on: 01/20/2024

Qualitying Certificate in Food Protection

24-06838OL

Date issued 04/2024

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Shelter Worker

DHS Group
04.2023 - Current

Shelter Supervisor

Super 8 Hotel DHS
02.2021 - 03.2023

Shelter Worker

DHS Group
01.2013 - 02.2015

Associate of Science -

Penn Foster College
Roiber Berrio