Qualified Human Services Professional
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Qualified Human Services Professional

Ricky Baptiste

Experienced Mental Health/ Human Service Professional

New York, NY

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Strong Mental Health background , reliable as well as industrious individual. Certified in many facets such as CPR, SCIP, AMAP...etc.

Work Experience

Habilitation Counselor

Ohel/ Bais Ezra - New York, NY

February 2013 to Present

Responsibilities Assist individuals living in a residential setting with Activities of daily living. Accompany individuals to medical appointments and health screenings Help individuals to transition to a suitable day habilitation program specific to there level of functionability Motivate and engage individuals within Bais Ezra Act as an exceptional customer service representative ensuring any questions or concerns were answered in a detailed concise way. Act as a liason between Bais Ezra and outside agencies . Accomplishments Lasting impact of impeccable work ethic as well as job performance at all times. Excellent repoire with staff as well as individuals attending Baiz Ezras residential and day habilitation programs. References available upon request Skills Used Exceptional customer service skills over the phone with family of residents, outside agencies , etc.. Exceptional interpersonal customer service skills with personal interactions and conversations with staff as well as family members of residents Advocacy skills also flourished

Academic Tutor

Tutor Doctor - New York, NY

October 2012 to June 2013

Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies, and students' behavioral or learning problems. • Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out. • Plan, direct, and monitor instructional methods and content of educational, vocational, or student activity programs. • Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests. • Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies. • Administer, proctor, or score academic or diagnostic assessments. • Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions. • Communicate students' progress to students, parents or teachers in written progress reports, in person, by phone, or by email. • Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes. • Schedule tutoring appointments with students or their parents.

Academic Tutor

Champion Learning Center - New York, NY

February 2006 to June 2011

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. • Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems. • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress. • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies. • Assign lessons and correct homework. • Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs. • Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests. • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Education

Associate in Mental Health

Kingsborough - New York, NY

September 2006 to June 2008

Skills

SCIP Certified (6 years), AMAP Certified

Certifications/Licenses

CPR/First Aid

December 2017 to December 2018

Scip

Certified in crisis prevention

AMAP

Certified to give out medications

Additional Information

• Exceptional customer service skills • Fingerprinted and on file with NYC Dept of Education • Proficient in Power point, Microsoft programs, etc • Trained to perform CPR and Basic Life Support