Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Selina Morton

Newburgh,NY

Summary

Over 10 years experience in Direct Care for seriously and persistently mentally ill adults. Provides experience in Direct Care for developmentally disabled adults. Worked in independent living, community, and leisure development. Implemented treatment plans, behavior programs, and assessments designed by interdisciplinary team. CPR, First Aid, and certified in Crisis Intervention Prevention.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Attendance Clerk

Newburgh Enlarged City School District
03.2022 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of all absences, truancy issues, and disciplinary actions.
  • Aided school administration during emergency drills or actual events by providing accurate attendance information of students and ensuring their safety.
  • Collaborated with guidance counselors to identify students at risk due to poor attendance and develop appropriate interventions.
  • Pleasantly greeted all office visitors and asked open-ended questions to determine needs.

Supervisor

Private Duty, DDSO, Wappingers Group Home, Civic Center, Mid-Hudson Psychiatric Center, The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
01.1996 - 01.2012
  • Monitored/observed the movement of developmentally disabled adults.
  • Assisted in activities of daily living (meal prep, cleaning, laundering, bathing, dressing).
  • Supervised activities of daily living and leisure/recreational activities.
  • Participated/implemented normalization activities (shopping, dining out, treatment center appointments).
  • Managed/implemented crisis intervention and other protocols.
  • Participated in managing crisis situations.
  • Integrated in management of programs directed toward independent living and community inclusion.
  • Provided feedback to multidisciplinary team.
  • References Available Upon Request

Direct Care Aide

Private Duty, DDSO, Wappingers Group Home, Civic Center, Mid-Hudson Psychiatric Center, The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
01.1993 - 01.1996
  • Over 10 years experience in Direct Care for seriously and persistently mentally ill adults.
  • Provides experience in Direct Care for developmentally disabled adults.
  • Worked in independent living, community, and leisure development.
  • Implemented treatment plans, behavior programs, and assessments designed by interdisciplinary team.
  • CPR, First Aid, and certified in Crisis Intervention Prevention.
  • References Available Upon Request

Education

Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY
01.1993

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The City College of New York
New York, NY
01.1983

Skills

  • Monitored/observed the movement of developmentally disabled adults
  • Assisted in activities of daily living (meal prep, cleaning, laundering, bathing, dressing)
  • Supervised activities of daily living and leisure/recreational activities
  • Participated/implemented normalization activities (shopping, dining out, treatment center appointments)
  • Managed/implemented crisis intervention and other protocols
  • Participated in managing crisis situations
  • Integrated in management of programs directed toward independent living and community inclusion
  • Provided feedback to multidisciplinary team

Accomplishments

I was the Director of the Ebenezer Baptist Church Youth fellowship. A program that met every Monday and I would go over bible stories. We would do crossword puzzles that coincide with the lessons from the bile stories. I would cook an small snack for my students and exchanged life exspences.

Affiliations

  • Baptist youth Fellowship of Ebenezer Baptist Church

Certification

None at this time.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Attendance Clerk

Newburgh Enlarged City School District
03.2022 - Current

Supervisor

Private Duty, DDSO, Wappingers Group Home, Civic Center, Mid-Hudson Psychiatric Center, The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
01.1996 - 01.2012

Direct Care Aide

Private Duty, DDSO, Wappingers Group Home, Civic Center, Mid-Hudson Psychiatric Center, The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
01.1993 - 01.1996

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The City College of New York

Dutchess Community College
Selina Morton