Sherry Windsor
Dumfries,VA
Summary
Amicable Residential Assistant with strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Mature and responsible to use sound judgment when making decisions. Knowledge of CPR and basic first aid techniques. Adept at supervising and attending to the needs of over eight students residing in residential housing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Assistant
SCSEP Senior Volunteer Program
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitated conflict resolution between residents when necessary, promoting a harmonious living environment for all occupants.
- Enhanced resident satisfaction by addressing concerns and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of common areas and individual units to ensure compliance with local regulations and policies.
- Logged and filed incident reports, detailing significant occurrences during assigned shifts.
- Over see the shelters daily activities and enforce shelter rules.
- Maintain documentation and review written log book.
- Provides support and information and referrals to clients
Direct Support Professional
Sugar Valley Youth Services
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
Behavior Specialist
The May Institute
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Reduced classroom disruptions through careful observation and analysis of student behaviors, leading to tailored interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents, deescalating situations and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of behavior interventions using data-driven approaches, making adjustments as needed to ensure success.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Improved student behavior by implementing individualized behavior support plans and strategies.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Trained staff in evidence-based practices for addressing challenging behaviors and promoting positive outcomes.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify root causes of challenging behaviors and inform intervention planning.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Assistant Program Coordinator
The May Institute
12.2014 - 01.2017
- Supported planning and coordination of [Type] program and associated activities.
- Organized events and workshops to facilitate learning opportunities for program participants.
- Contributed to grant writing efforts by researching potential funding sources and assisting in proposal development for continued financial support of the program.
- Organized meetings and scheduled events.
- Built robust professional relationships with [Type] organizations by maintaining communication and delivering targeted solutions to boost efficiency and minimize discrepancies.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Maintained accurate records of program activities, results, and participant progress for future reference and analysis.
- Supported team members by coordinating schedules, resources, and information sharing to achieve program goals.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail in all aspects of role responsibilities.
- Implemented practices and policies to keep staff members on task and prioritize duties.
- Assisted in the recruitment, onboarding, training, and support of new team members to maintain a high-performing workforce dedicated to achieving program objectives.
- Prepared paperwork and assisted with clerical duties such as answering phones, data entry input, and responding to emails.
- Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.
Education
No Degree - Social Work
Mary Grove College
Detroit, MINo Degree - Social Work/ Early Childhood Education
West Hills College - Coalinga
Coalinga, CANo Degree - Social Work/ Early Childhood Education
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FLNo Degree - Social Work / Early Childhood Education
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FLSkills
- Residential supervision
- Room Checks
- Individual Service Plans
- Patient Transport
- Mental Health Support
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Crisis Management
- Disability Awareness
- Crisis Response
- Intakes
- Recovery Programs
- Alcohol and Drug Education
- Daily living assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Role Modeling
- Activity Planning
- HIPAA Compliance
- Active Listening
Timeline
Residential Assistant
SCSEP Senior Volunteer Program
09.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Sugar Valley Youth Services
03.2018 - 10.2019
Behavior Specialist
The May Institute
01.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant Program Coordinator
The May Institute
12.2014 - 01.2017
No Degree - Social Work
Mary Grove College
No Degree - Social Work/ Early Childhood Education
West Hills College - Coalinga
No Degree - Social Work/ Early Childhood Education
Florida Atlantic University
No Degree - Social Work / Early Childhood Education
Broward College
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