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Tony Harper

Chattanooga,TN

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Direct Support Professional SupervisorCook/Utility PersonTransfer Artist, Stencil Cutting Machine Operator,Kitchen Manager

Work Type

Part Time

Location Preference

Remote

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Flexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home option

Summary

Dynamic Direct Support Professional Supervisor with a proven track record at Orange Grove Center, enhancing community integration and advocating for client needs. Skilled in behavioral support and compassionate caregiving, I foster positive environments and empower individuals through tailored programs, ensuring growth and development while maintaining compliance with safety standards.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional Supervisor

Orange Grove Center
06.2008 - 03.2024


  • Increased community integration for clients through the organization of social events, volunteer opportunities, and outings.
  • Advocated for client needs during service planning meetings, ensuring resources were allocated appropriately to foster growth and development.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by supporting team members, recognizing achievements, and addressing conflicts in a timely manner.

Cook/Utility Person

Cumberland Hall Psychiatric Hospital for Youth and Adolescence
11.2000 - 06.2008
  • Prepared nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs of youth and adolescents.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food preparation areas.
  • Interacted with clients to help foster a sense of self-worth
  • Developed menus that incorporated seasonal ingredients and addressed nutritional guidelines.
  • Performed daily and detailed cleaning.
  • Ordered and stocked foods and supplies.
  • Catered special events for staff, clients and management.
  • Implemented quality control measures for food presentation and taste consistency.
  • Managed kitchen inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels of ingredients and supplies.

Transfer Artist, Stencil Cutting Machine Operator,

Vincent Printing Company
11.1997 - 10.2004
  • Utilized an overhead projector to transfer artwork to larger platform for billboards.
  • Used a computerized stencil-cutting machine to create stencils for silk-screen printers.
  • Utilized an electric seamer to weld together, or repair, sections of vinyl billboards

Kitchen Manager

Maranatha Christian Mission
09.1996 - 09.1997
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Interacted with clients struggling with alcohol and substance addiction and abuse.
  • Interacted with homeless individuals who were hungry, unsheltered and dealing with mental health issues.


Education

Associate of Science - Computer Networking Systems

ITT Technical Institute
Chattanooga, TN
06-2010

No Degree - Architecture

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN

Skills

  • Behavioral support
  • Client advocacy
  • Incident reporting
  • Community integration
  • Disability awareness
  • Problem-solving
  • Daily living support
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Patient care
  • First aid and safety
  • Direct patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Case documentation
  • Transportation
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Social skills development
  • Medication administration
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client transportation
  • Client support
  • Life skills training
  • De-escalation techniques

Interests

  • Cooking
  • Baking
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
  • Road Trips
  • Reading

Timeline

Direct Support Professional Supervisor

Orange Grove Center
06.2008 - 03.2024

Cook/Utility Person

Cumberland Hall Psychiatric Hospital for Youth and Adolescence
11.2000 - 06.2008

Transfer Artist, Stencil Cutting Machine Operator,

Vincent Printing Company
11.1997 - 10.2004

Kitchen Manager

Maranatha Christian Mission
09.1996 - 09.1997

Associate of Science - Computer Networking Systems

ITT Technical Institute

No Degree - Architecture

University of Tennessee

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