Experienced professional with a deep passion for helping others, leveraging strong communication and problem-solving skills to provide effective guidance and support. Known for being enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, and responsible, with a dedicated work ethic and a strong ability to handle challenging situations.
Individual and Family Support: Delivered targeted support to youth and their families, facilitating hands-on experiences to implement skills and achieve goals established by behavioral health professionals.
School Setting: Assisted students in the classroom to address and modify problem behaviors using coping strategies, verbal de-escalation techniques, and positive reinforcement.
Community Setting: Enhanced community safety and awareness through integration activities and provided after-school educational support to boost academic performance and grades.
Documentation: Efficiently managed daily note entries using the Open MRI billing program, ensuring timely and accurate recording of patient and billing information.
Supervised: Delegated daily tasks to team member of 8 staff, ensuring high standards of cleanliness in assigned work zones. Acted as lead driver, transporting team members to designated areas.
Hospitality and Customer Service: Greeted pedestrians warmly, assisted visitors with directions, information, and city recommendations. Manual Litter Collection: Removed litter and debris from sidewalks, gutters, and alleys; damp-wiped and straightened horizontal surfaces including trash can lids.
Observe and Report: Patrolled for unwanted behaviors or criminal activity; reported incidents to safety ambassadors and authorities when necessary.
Documentation: Compiled daily reports on work zone accomplishments and logged issues such as broken infrastructure and graffiti using the Kronos system.
Engagement and Relationship Building: Establish and maintain trusting relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness. This involves regular interactions in various settings such as shelters, encampments, and streets.
Assessment and Evaluation: Conduct assessments to understand the needs, challenges, and circumstances of individuals. This includes evaluating their immediate needs (e.g., food, shelter) and
longer-term needs (e.g., healthcare, employment)
Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate support and intervention during crises, including situations involving mental health emergencies or substance abuse issues.
Advocacy: Advocate on behalf of individuals to ensure they receive the services and support they need. This may involve working with other service providers, government agencies, and community organizations.
Data Collection and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of interactions, assessments, and outcomes by utilizing Kronos system.
Vehicle Operation:
Compliance:
Leadership
Inclusive Communication
Inspiration and Motivation
Responsible and Reliable
Trustworthy and Honesty
Detail oriented
Outstanding customer service skills
Adaptability
Emotional Intelligence
Awareness and Sensitivity
Community Support Associate Training
Community Support Associate Training