Tanjiere Adams
North Tonawanda,NY
Summary
Dedicated and experienced human services professional with 4+ years in residential care and behavioral health settings. Proven ability to oversee daily operations, support staff performance, and ensure compliance with OPWDD regulations. Experienced in crisis intervention, behavior support implementation, and interdisciplinary collaboration to maintain safe, structured, and person-centered environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
People Incorporated
Hamburg, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Staff Supervision & Delegation
- Documentation Compliance (MAR/TAR, Progress Notes)
- Behavior Support Plan (BSP) Implementation
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Incident Reporting & Compliance
- Medication Administration Oversight
- OPWDD Standards & Regulatory Compliance
- Team Leadership & Staff Training
- Quality Assurance & Audit Readiness
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Hospital Advocate
Crisis Services
Buffalo, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with healthcare providers, law enforcement, and other agencies to ensure comprehensive support for clients.
- Conducted initial assessments to determine immediate safety and mental health needs of clients in crisis.
- Collaborated with family members and other support networks to ensure a holistic approach to client care.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners, Downey CA
Buffalo, NY
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and plan next steps accordingly.
- Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
- Assisted clients in developing social skills through play-based activities and interactions with peers and family members.
- Delivered individualized treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or other behavioral and social challenges using applied behavior analysis principles.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Father Baker Manor
Orchard Park, NY
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Direct Support Professional
People Inc
Hamburg, NY
06.2022 - 09.2025
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Daemen College
Buffalo, NY06-2026
High School Diploma -
Lewis J. Bennett High school of Innovative Technologies
Buffalo, NY05-2022
Skills
- Staff Supervision & Delegation
- Documentation Compliance (MAR/TAR, Progress Notes)
- Behavior Support Plan (BSP) Implementation
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Incident Reporting & Compliance
- Medication Administration Oversight
- OPWDD Standards & Regulatory Compliance
- Team Leadership & Staff Training
- Quality Assurance & Audit Readiness
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- THRIVE Training
- Heartsaver CPR & AED
- Hospital Advocate
- Suicide Prevention
Timeline
Team Leader
People Incorporated
09.2025 - Current
Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners, Downey CA
01.2025 - 12.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Father Baker Manor
07.2024 - 12.2025
Hospital Advocate
Crisis Services
05.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
People Inc
06.2022 - 09.2025
High School Diploma -
Lewis J. Bennett High school of Innovative Technologies
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Daemen College