Tia DiDonna
Troy,NY
Summary
Dedicated care manager who is looking to further her career in the social work field. Passionate about making sure families and children are receiving the proper care to ensure they live happy, healthy lives. Goal driven, well organized and enthusiastic when it comes to my career and advancing my education.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Manager
Cayuga Centers
01.2023 - Current
- Ensure my clients are receiving the proper care they need to be healthy and successful.
- Make referrals to specialists, hospitals, and other organizations that provide services for my clients.
- Conduct CANS-NY assessments.
- Create and implement individual care plans for my clients.
- Stay up to date on all CHHUNY documentation, consents, and note keeping in Netsmart Care Manager.
- Always maintain a positive relationship with my clients.
Classroom Teacher's Aide
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
04.2016 - 01.2023
- Assisted with classroom management and helped create a positive learning environment for students.
- Followed behavior plans, IEPs and gave support to the children's specific needs.
- Helped manage challenging students and behaviors.
- Structured and facilitated small group activities for students.
- Made modifications as needed for activities and academics based on child's needs.
- Worked with the teacher in lesson planning and creating strategies to use in the classroom to ensure success for the students.
- Kept data and assisted in evaluations of students.
Assistant Director
Hope 7 Community Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Planned and facilitated fun and engaging activities for the children.
- Followed and enforced safety protocols and regulations.
- Oversaw the performance of the counselors and gave direction as needed.
- Supported the children socially and emotionally to help them through conflicts.
- Communicated with families as needed when any issue occurred.
- Assisted with OCFS and DSS paperwork that needed to be done daily.
- Created a positive environment for both the campers and staff.
Head Counselor
Hope 7 Community Center
06.2014 - 05.2022
- Maintained upkeep and ran my own "classroom" for the after school program.
- Followed safety protocols and regulations.
- Helped the children complete their homework daily.
- Planned and facilitated small group activities.
- Created a fun and positive learning environment for the children and gave emotional support when needed.
- Followed rules and regulations through OCFS.
One-On-One Aide
Capital District Beginnings
07.2011 - 06.2015
- Assisted the child in daily school activities including reading, writing, art, eating, toileting and physical activity.
- Learned American Sign Language due to the child being deaf and sign language being her main form of communication.
- Worked well with other team members involved in her care such as the head teacher of the deaf, general education teacher, teacher's aides, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist.
- Implemented safety and behavioral plans for the child.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
SUNY At Albany
Albany, NY12.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY06.2013
Skills
- Enthusiastic
- Willingness to work as a team
- Participated in de-escalation and conflict resolution trainings
- Giving emotional support
- Positive communication with both staff and supervisors
- Participation in behavior planning and creating care plans
- Record keeping and staying organized
- CPR trained
Timeline
Care Manager
Cayuga Centers
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Director
Hope 7 Community Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
Classroom Teacher's Aide
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
04.2016 - 01.2023
Head Counselor
Hope 7 Community Center
06.2014 - 05.2022
One-On-One Aide
Capital District Beginnings
07.2011 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
SUNY At Albany
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Hudson Valley Community College
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