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
Levittown, PA
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
Langhorne, PA
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
Langhorne, PA
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
Langhorne, PA
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
Langhorne, PA
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
Langhorne, PA
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
Monrovia, Liberia
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