Tony Smoak Jr.
Allentown,PA
Summary
Seeking long-term employment in an organization where I can cultivate professionally and further enhance skills, knowledge, and experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEAD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Resources For Human Development
12.2020 - Current
- Reconcile and submit receipts to fiscal department
- Facilitate communication amongst all members of the support recipient’s team
- Lead the team of direct support employees who work in the home, ensuring the implementation of the Plan of Care and/or support plan
- Administer medication under supervision of Registered Nurse
- Actively participate in and/or coordinate required medical or clinical appointments
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Provide a therapeutic learning environment that provides support needed for individual.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Recorded and reviewed statuses and duties completed in logbooks for management
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Resources For Human Development
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Administer medication under supervision of Registered Nurse
- Assist individuals reach their goals to be more independent by offering guidance, instruction, and role modeling
- Accompany to medical appointments
- Help to integrate into community.
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
THRIVE NETWORK
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Supervised individuals with their daily living needs
- Orchestrates day to day activities and outside programs for clients as needed to help individuals seek more independence and goals
- Communicates with families, caretakers, and co-workers to ensure proper care of each client as per their specific needs
- Assists managers in maintaining correct and effective case management reports, forms, and documents.
COMMUNITY HABILITATION SPECIALIST (After-School Program)
THRIVE NETWORK
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Ensure the safety of the individuals by coordinating transportation to their home’s at the end of the day
- Foster a fun and safe environment conducive to learning and participating in activities
- Provides training in the areas of each individual’s daily life such as socialization, travel training, budgeting, shopping, and work-related skills development
- Ensures the safety and security of the persons receiving services while taking into account the specific needs and limitations of each individual receiving services
- Provides timely services that are in accordance with each individual’s set schedule so as to ensure consistency and the respect of each person receiving services
- Work collaboratively with the team that supports the individuals.
SECURITY GUARD
CAMBA SECURITY
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Manage and oversee resident disputes and altercations
- Report and log into daily book operations and daily functions
- Assists director with weekly reports and fire evacuation plans.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment
FIRE GUARD
MCROBERTS PROTECTIVE AGENCY
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Patrol floors and check for fire safety hazards and monitoring emergency exit doors
- Assist supervisor in collecting and distributing radios and paperwork to fellow guards
- Document security incidents to ensure all information is captured
- Verbally explain decisions in response to a security incident.
- Tested all fire alarm systems, fire extinguishing systems and gas alarms
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
EBC/ENY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW, BROOKLYN NY
2007
Skills
- Skilled in billing and coding form needed by the government to receive funding
- Skilled in conflict resolution that can help to de-escalate issues as they arise
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Windows Media Player, iMovie
- Direct Patient Care
Additional Information
Strong analytical and planning skills combined with the ability to coordinate the efforts of many to meet organizational goals. Productive and efficient work habits without supervision. Self-motivator with high energy.
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Certification
CPR/AED: Adult, Child, Infant, and First Aid
Timeline
LEAD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Resources For Human Development
12.2020 - Current
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Resources For Human Development
11.2019 - 12.2020
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
THRIVE NETWORK
08.2018 - 09.2019
COMMUNITY HABILITATION SPECIALIST (After-School Program)
THRIVE NETWORK
02.2017 - 08.2018
SECURITY GUARD
CAMBA SECURITY
05.2016 - 02.2017
FIRE GUARD
MCROBERTS PROTECTIVE AGENCY
08.2013 - 07.2014
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
EBC/ENY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW, BROOKLYN NY
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