Amelia A. Perez
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue Brooklyn, N.Y. 11239 * Home (347)350-8179 * Cell (347)724-6166
I am a full time student at New York City College of Technology, currently pursuing my bachelor’s degree in the discipline of human services. I am currently in transition of a career change. I have worked part time as a community habilitation specialist for the mentally disabled for about one year. I have 4 years experience in working in minimum to maximum security correctional facility. Highly experienced with various and very diverse populations. Energetic and goal oriented with a genuine passion for human services. Able to work in a fast pace environment while overcoming obstacles and still work as a team player.
Key Strengths
- Superb communication skills and Strong attention to detail
- Good filing, charting, documenting and organizational skills, type approximately 35 wpm
- Internet savvy, proficient in Microsoft word, outlook, and adapts to new software quickly
- CPR and First Aid certified, experienced in the ability to assist residents and clients with activities of daily living
Education
N.Y.C. college of Technology, Brooklyn N.Y.
Lincoln Technical Institute, Philadelphia P.A.
Diploma – Medical Assisting program 2010 3.5 GPA
Professional Profile
AABR – Long College Point, New York 5/2011 – Present
Community Habilitation Specialist
- Responsible for the implementation of individuals habilitation plans
- Provide services that promote continuous learning and individual growth opportunities within the community
- Supervise and implement community outing’s
- Serve as an appropriate role model and engage in interactions that promote and ensure dignity and rights of program participants
Michael C. Fina, Long Island City N.Y. 2/2006 – 5/2008
Corporate Care Representative
- Received inbound calls in a high volume call center
- Engage, interact and respond in a prompt, accurate courteous and poised manner to encourage positive business relationships
- Provide information services and assistance related to the gift award program
N.Y. Department of Corrections, New York 6/2002 – 12/2005
Corrections Officer
- Interact and supervise individuals with minimum to severe mental illnesses
- Respond to and prepare reports for medical emergencies
- Maintain an accurate log of all times of events
- Supervised/Organized events for various groups with mental illnesses and disabilities
- Acted as a key component to the emergency response unit
