Wren Verga
Morristown,NJ
Summary
Direct Support Professional with extensive experience, as well as a K-12 educational background, adept at implementing individualized care plans and fostering community integration. Skilled in therapeutic support and relationship building, I have successfully enhanced clients' social skills and independence, ensuring their unique needs are met through tailored recreational programming and progress monitoring.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
The Next Step Programs
Doylestown, PA
08.2025 - Current
- Provide direct care and support to program participants during community-based activities.
- Assist participants in developing and maintaining social skills, independence, and community integration.
- Implement individualized plans and activities as outlined by the Program Specialist.
- Implemented individualized care plans to meet each client's unique needs.
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote social interaction and skill development.
Direct Support Professional and Teaching Artist
Studio Route 29
Frenchtown, NJ
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Support staff/art teacher for adults with physical and cognitive disabilities
- Address the emotional, physical, and artistic needs of individuals
- Support artists in creating individual projects according to their interests
Life Enrichment Specialist
Be Well Center, MPAC
Philadelphia, PA
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Provide residents diagnosed with Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder with a variety of creative arts and general wellness therapy programs, one-on-one visits, and sensory/environmental stimuli to enhance their quality of life.
- Coordinate, evaluate, and deliver therapy to residents with serious mental illness utilizing social, cultural, intellectual, recreational, emotional, and spiritual programs to address residents' needs.
Direct Support Professional and Teaching Artist
Center for Creative Works
Philadelphia, PA
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Teaching artist at an art studio for artists with disabilities
- Offered a range of support from assistance with materials to fostering inspiration and idea generation
- Wrote daily case notes for participants
Caregiver
One-on-One Caregiver
Glassboro, NJ
10.2023 - 05.2024
- One-on-one caregiver for an adult individual with Down Syndrome
- Assisted with meals, medication administration, and personal care
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Planned and implemented the day's activities, outings, and tutoring
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
Job Coach
Community Integrated Services
Philadelphia, PA
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Support for individuals with disabilities entering the workforce.
- Address physical and emotional needs throughout their workday.
- Assist with job requirements as needed.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted strategies as needed for success.
- Assisted clients in identifying employment goals and career interests.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)
Ewing, NJ12.2022
Skills
- Individual care plans
- Community integration
- Therapeutic support
- Recreational programming
- Progress monitoring
- Relationship building
- Case documentation
- Care plan assessment
- De-escalation techniques
Certification
• New Jersey Art Education Certification (PreK- 12)
• Google for Education Certification
• CPR Certification
• Google for Education Certification
• CPR Certification
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
The Next Step Programs
08.2025 - Current
Life Enrichment Specialist
Be Well Center, MPAC
02.2025 - 05.2025
Direct Support Professional and Teaching Artist
Studio Route 29
07.2024 - 08.2025
Direct Support Professional and Teaching Artist
Center for Creative Works
11.2023 - 05.2024
Caregiver
One-on-One Caregiver
10.2023 - 05.2024
Job Coach
Community Integrated Services
06.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)