Tamika Langston
Central Islip,NY
Summary
Goal-oriented with a pleasant personality to bring strong sense of dedication, motivation, and responsibility to any task at hand. Utilizing over 20 years of experience working with individuals with various levels of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Habilitation Specialist 1
Long Island Developmental Disabilities Service Office
02.2019 - Current
- Attend Person Centered Life Plan meetings as scheduled annually and semi annually
- Develop and implement Staff Action Plan and complete all HCBS documentation per agency standards.
- Serve as liaison between agency, Care Coordination Organization/Care Coordinators and families, and establish working relationship to foster delivery of care.
- Assist with individual person centered plans, communication, and appropriate social/community skills and documented
- Deliver variety of activities to individuals diagnosed with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in classroom setting and alternative COVID setting
- Participate in scheduled online and in-person trainings, as well as scheduled in-services.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Implemented written goals life plans to enhance patient outcomes in Day Habilitation setting and in inside Group home setting.
Direct Support Professional
Long Island Developmental Disabilities Services Office
11.2004 - 02.2019
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted individuals with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Updated files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Transported individuals to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Service, Child and Family Welfare
Purdue University
Maryland 05.2018
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Kathrine Gibbs
Melville, NY Skills
- Experience working in wide array of working environments
- Experience working with people with different levels of intellectual disabilities
- Understands Individual centered approaches
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Excellent Leadership skills
- Excellent Observational skills
- Excellent Critical thinking skills
- Excellent Schedule Management skills
- Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) System
Timeline
Habilitation Specialist 1
Long Island Developmental Disabilities Service Office
02.2019 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Long Island Developmental Disabilities Services Office
11.2004 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Service, Child and Family Welfare
Purdue University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Kathrine Gibbs
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