AVION THOMAS
Professional Profile
A service oriented person with useful skills in motivating, communicating and advocating for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Educational Background
January 2013 to June 2015
New York City College of Technology, BS. in Human Services
January 2013
Kingsborough Community College, Associate of Science in Speech Pathology
Professional Experience
October 2014 to Present
Assistant Transition Developer, AHRC, Brooklyn, NY
• Working with individuals and alumni of MRHEP to formulate a plan for finding potential internships/volunteer locations.
• Working with-in a team to develop and ensure positive outcomes for all individuals we serve.
• Researching internships by learning personal preferences and aspirations of individuals.
• Setting up employer relationships through cold calling, involvement and networking groups.
• Building relationships with volunteer/internship location and becoming a liaison for individuals.
• Enquiring about events, workshops, and classes to work on current or new interests.
July 2012 to October 2014
Consumer Service Coordinator and Medicaid Service Coordinator, AHRC, Brooklyn, NY
• Charted and recorded information in individuals files.
• Participated in “Pomegranate Seeds” meetings to promote person-centered planning and individualization of services for individual.
• Met with individuals on monthly basis to address service needs and concerns.
• Documented all individual information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
• Administered medication to individuals, assisted individuals in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities.
• Provided representation at fair hearings concerning benefits.
April 2009 to July 2012
Mentor, AHRC, Brooklyn, NY
• Served as an advocate for the rights and needs of students.
• Provided services to students with developmental and intellectual disabilities in accordance with their goals.
• Supported students in travel appropriately and safely in their community.
• Assisted in plan development to promote educational, physical and social development.
• Helped students with their homework and accompanied them to their classes on campus.
• Assisted in finding internships for students and enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
June 2010
Waiver Service Provider, Bridges to Health, AHRC, Brooklyn, NY
• Assisted individuals with their ADL skills, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary for
everyday life.
• Helped in the creation of the Individual Health Plan for each individual.
• Recorded and reported on the individuals goals and communicated with the Health Care
Integrators on a regular basis.
• Knowledgeable of individual and caregiver circumstances to provide effective services.
Awards
2009: Gold Service Award, Kingsborough Community College
2009: Mentor, Liberty Partnership Program
2007: Peer Advisor and co-leader, Kingsborough Community College
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