Sandra Anter
Pawtucket,RI
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professional with experience in assisting individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Strong skills in promoting client dignity, independence, and positive interactions within the community. Have made significant contributions in previous roles by implementing personalized care plans that improved overall quality of life for clients. Possess excellent interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and patience needed for this challenging role.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
The Arc of Bristol County/ ProAbility
Smithfield, Rhode Island
04.2023 - Current
- Support individuals with identifying their need areas and goals that the individual would like to achieve.
- Support individuals in being or maintaining their self-sufficiency within their homes and communities.
- Encourage and support individuals to participate in activities or events of their choice, to become active members in their communities.
- Provide a listening ear for the individuals day to day concerns.
- Encourage individuals to become their own self advocate pertaining to the subject inwhich they are facing.
- Encourage and provide support for individuals to understand their Human Rights
- Support individuals in reaching and maintaining their own personal well-being.
- Transport individuals to and from medical, dental, and other appointments as needed
- Assist individuals in connecting with their community resources.
- Assist individuals with life skills such as; reading, writing, problem solving, and coping with emotions.
Youth Support Specialist
Foster Forward
East Providence, Rhode Island
04.2009 - 08.2020
- Assist youth in creating a living expense/ budget plan.
- Assist in working with youth towards their individualized self-sufficiency plan.
- Assist youth obtain services other services throughout the state of Rhode Island.
- Assist with SSI, BUHDA, WIC, SNAP, ORS( Office of Rehabilitation services) FASFA, and DCYF Higher Education Grant.
- Transport youth to court for mandatory hearings.
- Oversee a case load of forty-three YESS participants.
- Collaborated with social workers to support participants.
- Provided support, guidance and mentoring to youth with social, emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with patients by successfully resolving issues and responding promptly to phone inquiries.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary while maintaining safety of all parties involved.
Residential Assistant Coordinator
St. Mary’s Home for Children
North Providence, Rhode Island
09.1997 - 02.2004
- Collaborated with campus security to report and follow up on security incidents and concerns.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of programs to meet the needs of residents.
- Transported clients to recreational and leisure activities.
- Conducted regular meetings with residents to discuss concerns, plan activities, and review policies.
- Maintained behavior management checklist and recorded daily data.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among residents to maintain a peaceful and respectful community.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork and updating databases related to residential life operations.
- Collaborated with counselors to develop counseling programs that addressed student needs.
- Organized and led weekly floor meetings to communicate policy updates and address resident concerns.
- Developed strategies to address challenging behavior among residents.
- Conferred with medical personnel to understand backgrounds and needs of residents.
- Taught independent living skills to assist individuals with completing day-to-day tasks.
- Maintained clean and sanitary living environment for residents.
- Responded to crises within building quickly to reduce potential for harm.
Education
GED -
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI04-2005
Skills
- Transportation
- Client documentation
- ADL support
- State regulations
- HIPAA compliance
- Life skills training
- Recreational activities
- Community integration support
- De-escalation techniques
- Client support
- Active listening
- Behavioral support
- Goal setting
- Case management
- Social skills development
- First aid and CPR
- Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Compassionate client care
- Positive reinforcement
- Decision-making support
- Disability awareness
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
The Arc of Bristol County/ ProAbility
04.2023 - Current
Youth Support Specialist
Foster Forward
04.2009 - 08.2020
Residential Assistant Coordinator
St. Mary’s Home for Children
09.1997 - 02.2004
GED -
Community College of Rhode Island