Zachary Young
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Almadan, Inc.
Amherst, MA
12.2024 - Current
- Assists individuals as needed to promote independence in activities of daily living skills, to include but not limited to: Personal care, community integration, meal preparation, funds management, and social skills.
- Reviews and completes all required daily documentation.
- Performs daily housekeeping task and cleaning of residence to include laundry, sweeping, mopping, dishes, and snow shoveling; ensuring to engage individuals within the residence in these tasks when appropriate.
- Provides transportation to individuals in accordance with agency policy.
- Maintains current certification and training in CPR and First Aid, as well as any required site-specific trainings.
- Participates in the development of individual’s ISP under the direction of the Program Director/Manager.
Case Manager
Heritage Human Services, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Participated in the development, implementation and monitoring of person centered Staff Action Plans based on the needs and interests of participants.
- Assisted individuals in developing appropriate social behaviors and reducing maladaptive behaviors.
- Audited case records on a regular basis to ensure compliance with OPWDD, Medicaid, and agency standards.
- Promoted freedom of choice, self advocacy, and independence while ensuring that each individual's rights, health, safety and wellbeing were maintained at all times.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with guardians, family members and other service providers.
Education
Nursing Assistant Training Program -
First Choice Academy, Inc.
Holyoke, MA08.2025
Nursing Prerequisites -
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature
Bard College
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY05.2022
Certification
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Almadan, Inc.
12.2024 - Current
Case Manager
Heritage Human Services, Inc.
03.2023 - 05.2024
Nursing Assistant Training Program -
First Choice Academy, Inc.
Nursing Prerequisites -
Holyoke Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature
Bard College
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