Jeremy Licciardo

Jeremy A. Licciardo Gardner, MA 01440 |---Summary: Dedicated, accomplished and caring human services professional with 10+ years of experience in residential & community settings seeking to utilize my skills, certifications, experience, knowledge, and leadership abilities to assist youth and young adults with learning, growing, and living to their fullest potential. Skills • • • • • • • • CPR and First Aid (Exp. 4/27) 10+ years' experience in Residential & Community supports Proven leadership, organizational, with proficiency to effectively follow and execute ISP plans Experienced in Care Tracker and eHana database collection Trained in Human Rights and Fire Safety, with additional safety coordination in crises' Strong meal planning and nutrition education Excellent communication skills. Flexible, reliable & punctual work attendance Relevant Professional Experience THERAPEUTIC MENTOR/THERAPEUTIC TRAINING & SUPPORT CBHI Metrowest – Acton, MA • • • • • • • • • • 04/2024- Present Direct support of youth with significant behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs, in order obtain the supports necessary for success in the home, school, and community Use of individualized, evidence-based interventions including but not limited to: Skill Acquisition, interpersonal communication, develop problem-solving and conflict resolution and training ageappropriate behaviors Providing medically necessary structured 1:1 support service in the community and life domains in collaboration with Care Team Crafting individualized action plans (IAPs) in accordance with a curriculum-based approach Weekly consultations with individual care coordinator (ICC) & In-home Therapist and care team members Objective documentation of session notes to assess progress/status of youth and their goals Proven success in 75% of cases, evidenced by session notes and direct reports from ICC, IHT, youth & families Practicing Self-Advocacy & Life Skills training to empower the voice of the youth and families Strong, positive relationships with external agencies and providers Weekly supervision with director to support development of individual skills through training ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR Littleton Academy – Littleton, MA • • • • • • • • • Works with staff and senior management to ensure program safety and compliance with safety and security procedure while on site, and also through rotating on call coverage Supports the professional development of Residential Counselors through training and supervision Supports any & all efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of students with direct engagement with youth ages 6-12 Supports staff and programming through knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Littleton Academy Plans activities and groupings to ensure appropriate engagement for students in school and residential settings Documentation of each student’s progress on shift and goals Communicates with Admin-on call any incidents that require physical intervention Uses JRI’s BCC program for physical and verbal de-escalation techniques Administer medication in accordance with state rules and regulations RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR Arbor associates – Various locations in MA • • • • • 08/2023- 04/2024 Assist programs in need of staffing for group homes throughout central MA Direct work with youth age 5-17 & adults 21-70 Administrator medications in accordance with MAP polices Transport clients to and from medical appointments Follow direction and guidance of program staff & managers in programs 03/2023-08/2023 RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR RFK Community Alliance – Clinton, MA 04/2021- 05/2022 • • Responsible for the daily implementation of activities and individual client plans Developed and maintained therapeutic relationships with individuals • Supported individuals with complex needs and those who require personal care, age range 12-22, 2570 Documentation of individual’s daily goals and activities in accordance with DDS and RFK Community Alliance's policies • • • Followed ISP (Individual Support Plans) for each client, to ensure completion of goals to achieve a sustained well-being Maintained all required certifications such as Medication Administration Program, First Aid & CPR and, Crisis Prevention and Intervention restraint system • • Ensured clients safety and maintaining a safe environment. Worked with individual’s families to create strong support networks and promote healthy relationships • Accredited Humans Rights Officer with DDS • Provided leadership and supervision of individuals and staff in absence of upper management • Training and onboarding of new hires, medication supervision/training • • • Responsible for the daily implementation of activities and individual client plans Developed and maintained therapeutic relationships with individuals Supported individuals with complex needs and those who require personal care, age range 12-22, 2570 • Documentation of individual’s daily goals and activities in accordance with DDS and RFK Community Alliance's policies Followed ISP (Individual Support Plans) for each client, to ensure completion of goals to achieve a sustained well-being • • • Maintained all required certifications such as Medication Administration Program, First Aid & CPR and, Crisis Prevention and Intervention restraint system Ensured clients safety and maintaining a safe environment. • Worked with individual’s families to create strong support networks and promote healthy relationships • Accredited Humans Rights Officer with DDS • Provided leadership and supervision of individuals and staff in absence of upper management • Training and onboarding of new hires, medication supervision/training DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL 10/2016-12/2017 Bridgewell,- Littleton, MA • Provided support and assisted individuals on the Autism Spectrum with all activities and daily living skills • Served individuals according to DDS Regulations and in according with Bridgewell’ s policy and procedures • • • • • • Performed personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and healthcare related tasks. Accompanied clients to schedule appointments and transports clients. Completed administrative tasks including imputing progress notes into CRM, filed paperwork, organized program following DDS guidelines Developed and maintained staffing schedules and assumes responsibility for scheduling relief and/or covering vacant positions as they occur Maintained all required certifications such as medication administration, First Aid & CPR, and Crisis Organized and executed staff meetings according to Bridgewell policy RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR 6/2015-10/2016 Community Resources for Justice- Massachusetts • Assisted developmentally disabled adults with daily activities such as personal hygiene and chores • Transported clients to and from appointments • Supported individuals with their stressors and other problems that arise • Educated and created meaningful, structure-aged appropriate activities • Followed ISP (Individual Support Plan) for each client, to effectively support and guide clients to achieve as much independence as possible • Planned meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding, and cleaning up. • Accredited Proactive Alternatives to Change restraint system and demonstrated leadership in crisis situations • Volunteer w/ Catholic Charities & youth age 13-21 RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR 12/2014-5/2015 Becket Family of Services- Westminster & Fitchburg, MA • Assisted developmentally disabled adults with daily activities including providing community access and socialization opportunities • • • Prompted clients to complete ADLs such as household chores Accredited Proactive Alternatives for Change restraint system, demonstrating leadership in crisis situations Followed ISP (Individual Support Plan) for each client, to effectively support and guide individuals to achieve a sustainable well-being Additional Work Experience MAINTENANCE & SANITATION ASSOCIATE Hannaford Supermarket- Pelham, NH STOCK ASSOCIATE State of NH Liquor Store- Pelham, NH ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN Franklin Pierce University- Rindge, NH 4/2019- 05/2021 5/2020- 9/2020 10/2012-12/2014 Education HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Montachusett Regional High School- Fitchburg, MA