William Gerow
Springfield,MO
Summary
Compassionate, seasoned, and reliable Direct Support Professional with experience in assisting individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Strong skills in promoting client dignity, independence, and positive interactions within the community. Have made significant contributions in previous roles by implementing personalized care plans that improved overall quality of life for clients. Possess excellent interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and patience needed for this challenging role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Arc Of The Ozarks
Springfield, MO
07.2022 - Current
- Clear understanding of the Arc’s mission and core values.
- Take a group of up to 6 clients into the community and follow schedule calendar.
- Teach clients life skills and assist them in their day to day lives to become more independent and work on specific ISP goals.
- Document throughout the day and submit notes at the end of shift.
- Talk to, and arrange potential partnerships for SOAR program.
- Make curriculum and classes for clients to showcase life skills they will learn and need.
- Help train new hire staff in proper documentation and model the proper staff-client relationship.
- Help with recording inventory and cleaning/maintaining SOAR program areas.
- Maintain up to date training and certifications.
Tank Cleaner/Welder
Custom Metalcraft
Springfield, MO
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Detail and inspect stainless steel tanks on a conveyor line.
- Document and submit inspection paperwork.
- Fix imperfections.
- Use several different power tools as well as forklifts and crane.
- Train new hires.
- Consistently lift 50+ pounds.
Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
Springfield, Missouri
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Load and unload trucks with forklift in timely manner.
- Scan each package and take each to designated designation stated on computer.
- Submit log of completed shipments.
- Consistently lift 50+ pounds.
Stainless Steel TIG Welder
Insight Solutions
Strafford, Missouri
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Weld together stainless steel tanks per blueprint instruction.
- Fix weld imperfections.
- Inspect and submit finished product paperwork.
- Meet quotas/deadlines of each project.
- Keep inventory log of materials used.
- Train new hires.
- Consistently lift 50+ pounds.
Substance Use Disorder Technician
Burrell Behavioral Health
Springfield, MO
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Designated department new hire trainer.
- Admit and discharge detox and residential clients from drug treatment.
- Enter and scan paperwork into the computer database.
- Use Microsoft word, office, PowerPoint and excel.
- Monitor and submit documentation of clients each shift.
- Answer record phone calls and information received on call log.
- Use the printer and fax machine.
- Record and log inventory.
- Clean and maintain detox and residential area.
Gunner's Mate
United States Navy, USN
Great Lakes, Illinois
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Supervisor of janitorial unit during basic training.
- Log and record inventory.
- Perform security checks and submit paperwork at the end of each security shift.
- Learn how to manage and work in high stress environment.
Education
Technical Welding Degree - Welding
Midwest Technical Institute
Springfield, MO12-2019
High School Diploma -
William Chrisman High School
Independence, MO07-2014
Skills
- Understand individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution abilities
- Patience
- Dependable and punctual
- CPR and MANDT certified
- Computer literate
- Impeccable documentation
- Knowledge of SOAR program
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
- Lift 50 pounds
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Arc Of The Ozarks
07.2022 - Current
Tank Cleaner/Welder
Custom Metalcraft
01.2021 - 07.2022
Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
09.2020 - 01.2021
Stainless Steel TIG Welder
Insight Solutions
01.2020 - 09.2020
Substance Use Disorder Technician
Burrell Behavioral Health
09.2017 - 12.2019
Gunner's Mate
United States Navy, USN
06.2016 - 02.2017
Technical Welding Degree - Welding
Midwest Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
William Chrisman High School