Terrell Roper
CLIFTON HEIGHTS,PENNSYLVANIA
Summary
Direct Support Professional with a background in client care, therapeutic support, and hands-on assistance in family care homes. Supports daily living needs, monitors safety, and helps individuals build communication, problem-solving, and other life skills through consistent, reliable care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Reliance Family Care Services
Philadelphia , PA
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitated daily routines for clients in family care homes to enhance their independence.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation to promote dignity and self-sufficiency.
- Followed individualized care plans and service instructions.
- Guided individuals in developing new skills through tailored daily support.
THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT STAFF MEMBER
RHD Mainstay
Philadelphia
12.2017 - 11.2022
- Educated clients about community resources to enhance quality of life
- Supported clients during challenging transitions, including discharge planning and adulthood
- Guided clients in developing essential life skills like communication, problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution
- Monitored daily activities to ensure safety of clients at all times
- Participated in team meetings regarding best practices when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
TEAM MEMBER
GreenTree School & Services
Philadelphia
06.2008 - 06.2015
- Demonstrated excellent organizational and problem-solving skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Maintained a high level of accuracy when entering client notes into the system
- Supported team members to meet all goals within deadlines
- Contributed to team meetings by discussing progress, identifying improvement areas, and generating ideas for new projects.
- Acquired practical skills in fast-paced environment by rapidly mastering new processes, procedures, and systems
Education
BACHELORS DEGREE - ENGLISH COMMUNICATIONS
Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA06-2006
Skills
- Client Care
- Client Advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Interpersonal communication
- Team Collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Computer skills
- Client advocacy
Certification
Stretch Specialist, Performance Enhance Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Youth Exercise Specialist, Massage Therapist
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Reliance Family Care Services
01.2024 - Current
THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT STAFF MEMBER
RHD Mainstay
12.2017 - 11.2022
TEAM MEMBER
GreenTree School & Services
06.2008 - 06.2015
BACHELORS DEGREE - ENGLISH COMMUNICATIONS
Lebanon Valley College