Traquandra Davis
Ledgewood,NJ
Summary
Proven expertise in child development and crisis management, honed across roles at The Childrens Village and other notable organizations. Excelled in mental health support and youth advocacy, significantly improving behavioral outcomes. Skilled in medication administration and CPR, blending problem-solving abilities with compassionate care to foster well-being and safety in challenging environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Care Specialist
The Childrens Village
11.2015 - 03.2023
- Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
- Assisted in proper evacuation of youth during emergency situations such as inclement weather.
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
- Attended treatment team meetings to discuss youth's mental and behavioral progress.
- Lead individualized and group counseling sessions with children and families.
- Utilized system model to teach youth life skills in accordance with individualized treatment plans.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
Group Home Manager
Dungarvin New Jersey
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Helped individuals with moderate to severe developmental disabilities carry out daily living tasks by coordinating expert support.
- Assisted staff with maintaining residents' health by scheduling medical appointments and arranging transportation.
- Scheduled physician and other appointments for residents, providing transportation to each visit.
- Assisted residents with basic hygiene and healthcare needs.
- Arranged for ongoing housekeeping to keep home areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
- Protected clients' monies and property by tracking spending and reconciling accounts.
- Monitored direct care activities for optimal patient protections and infection control standards.
- Communicated effectively with residents, staff and other stakeholders by listening, being respectful and promoting positive demeanor.
- Organized entertaining recreational activities for home while staying within budget.
- Mentored and coached staff to improve performance and interactions with residents.
- Kept accounts, resident files and regulatory paperwork current and accurate with diligent attention to administrative requirements.
- Oversaw home inventory of supplies and groceries by tracking use and placing new orders.
- Created and managed budgets, efficiently allocating resources for social and community service projects.
Day Habilitation Assistant
United Cerebral Palsy
04.2009 - 03.2012
- Offered input into development and implementation of new action plans for each person supported.
- Monitored safety and welfare of people supported and took corrective actions or notified supervisor of concerns.
- Documented habilitation services in system and with paper notes.
- Transported people supported to community outings.
- Recorded participant behavior and methods to alleviate barriers and progress toward goals.
- Implemented written goals from treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Ahrc Nyc
02.2008 - 10.2010
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons, and barbershops.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newdorp
Staten Island, NY06.2009
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Child Development
- Mental Health Support
- Youth Advocacy
- Records Management
- Medication certified
- Crisis management certified
- Cpr certified
- First aid
- Problem solving
Timeline
Youth Care Specialist
The Childrens Village
11.2015 - 03.2023
Group Home Manager
Dungarvin New Jersey
09.2013 - 08.2015
Day Habilitation Assistant
United Cerebral Palsy
04.2009 - 03.2012
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Ahrc Nyc
02.2008 - 10.2010
High School Diploma -
Newdorp
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