SYLVANUS M. TURAY
Bristol,PA
Summary
To school at a reputable academic institution that would help propel my goals to reaching my fullest potential
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Support Specialist
Woods Community Service
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Responsible for the care and supervision of a group of clients in the Residential and/or Day program areas
- Responsible for establishing a positive, supportive relationship with clients
- Responsible for providing a safe, warm, homelike atmosphere throughout the Residential units and assists clients in maintaining their personal space/possessions
- Responsible to maintain upkeep of personal clothing and other personal possessions of assigned clients
- Responsible for maintaining a positive working relationship with all supervisory, support, peer and other Woods employees throughout the Residential Unit and Day Program areas
Program Supervisor
Woods Services
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Responsible to have a clear understanding of and maintain an operational knowledge of Woods’ Vision, Mission, and Core Values
- Responsible for the delivery, monitoring, and documentation of client care consistent with the program philosophy
- Responsible for daily supervision of Residential Counselors
- May be asked to assume the responsibilities of Residential Managers in their absence as instructed by the Residential Director
- Responsible to participate in the multi-disciplinary treatment planning process and maintains shift communications with the Residential Manager
- Responsible to provide direct care staff and individuals education
- Ensures compliance with licensure and accreditation standards
- Responsible to participate in Quality Assurance monitoring activities and perform other duties as assigned
- Prepare payroll (Kronos)
Medical Trained Staff
Woods Services
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Administer prescribed and over-the-counter medications as ordered by the physician
- Administer treatments as ordered by the physician and within the scope of the MAP
- Document the administration of medications, treatments, etc
- On all appropriate forms
- Immediately report to the nurse any issues re: medication errors, pharmacy errors, unusual signs and symptoms, etc
- Report to the nurse any client behaviors/actions that are inconsistent with the clients normal behavior
- Actively participate as a member of the Medication Review Team
- Provide and reinforce medication teaching to the clients, as explained by the nurse
- Actively participates in and contributes to the therapeutic community through the implementation, coordination, and support of programmatic components
- Ensures the client’s safety and well-being; actively supervises clients in accordance with each client’s needs, treatment goals, program policies and procedures
- Relates to clients and family members in a manner that reflects an awareness of and respect for individual variances including cognitive and developmental functioning, as well as social behavior, familial, religious, cultural, and ethnic differences
- Serves as a role model to clients with respect to mature appropriate behavior, problem solving and coping responses, initiative, active listening and other social
- Upon completion of required training, administers emergency fist aid treatment (including CPR) and implements fire safety procedures in accordance with Woods’ policies and procedures
- Responsible to obtain 40 hours of in-service training annually including fire safety, CPR (certified), bloodbourne pathogens, positive approaches, safety techniques, suicide precautions, cultural diversity and passive restraints as well as the MAP yearly practicum
- Receives/provides relevant information (written and oral) regarding clients, milieu status and programming to/from successive shift staff
- Maintains effective communication and working relationships with co-workers and supervisory staff
- Performs other duties relevant to program operations
Residential Counselor
Woods Services
11.2016 - 05.2019
- Responsible for the care and supervision of a group of clients in the Residential and/or Day program areas
- Responsible for establishing a positive, supportive relationship with clients
- Responsible for providing a safe, warm, homelike atmosphere throughout the Residential units and assists clients in maintaining their personal space/possessions
- Responsible to maintain upkeep of personal clothing and other personal possessions of assigned clients
- Responsible for maintaining a positive working relationship with all supervisory, support, peer and other Woods employees throughout the Residential Unit and Day Program areas
Instructor
Woods Services
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Responsible to assumes responsibility for all clients in the group until staff arrive and/or depart
- Responsible to take attendance and report any client absences to the front office and any staff absences to the supervisor upon arrival of the bus
- Responsible to supervise all tasks assigned to your group
- Responsible to prepare and submit payroll and hourly client data sheets to the manager or designee by 3pm every other Wednesday
- Completed Data sheets must be submitted to the front office the last working day of each month and blank data sheets for the upcoming month must be picked up
- Responsible to be aware of and keep up to date the information provided on the client information cards for each client in your group
- Responsible to ensure that individual client programs, including self-care and hygiene programs, are being implemented in your group
- Client information cards must be distributed and reviewed with staff upon arrival so that everyone knows important client information and can be accountable for their assigned clients
- Responsible to ensure that Woods policies are being adhered to in your group
Residential Counselor
Woods Services
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Responsible for the care and supervision of a group of clients in the Residential and/or Day program areas
- Responsible for establishing a positive, supportive relationship with clients
- Responsible for providing a safe, warm, homelike atmosphere throughout the Residential units and assists clients in maintaining their personal space/possessions
- Responsible to maintain upkeep of personal clothing and other personal possessions of assigned clients
- Responsible for maintaining a positive working relationship with all supervisory, support, peer and other Woods employees throughout the Residential Unit and Day Program areas
Engineer
Silver-Works Contractors
09.2008 - 05.2012
- Responsible to supervise all on-going construction projects
- Work on BOQ for construction projects
Education
Bachelor of Science - Building Construction Technology
Stella Maris Polytechnic
08.2009
Associate of Science - Architectural Engineering
W. V. S. Tubman College of Technology
Harper, Maryland County11.1990
Skills
- Administration
- Management
Timeline
Behavioral Support Specialist
Woods Community Service
08.2021 - 07.2024
Program Supervisor
Woods Services
12.2019 - 02.2021
Medical Trained Staff
Woods Services
05.2019 - 12.2019
Residential Counselor
Woods Services
11.2016 - 05.2019
Instructor
Woods Services
05.2016 - 11.2016
Residential Counselor
Woods Services
06.2015 - 05.2016
Engineer
Silver-Works Contractors
09.2008 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Building Construction Technology
Stella Maris Polytechnic
Associate of Science - Architectural Engineering
W. V. S. Tubman College of Technology
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