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James Griffin

Owings Mills

Summary

Developed critical skills in supportive and compassionate care environment, seeking to transition into new field. Demonstrated ability to provide individualized support and effectively manage challenging situations. Aiming to leverage strong communication and organizational skills to make meaningful impact in new role.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

NCIA - National Center on Institutions Alternatives
Milford Mill
10.2025 - Current
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
  • Implemented personalized support plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs.
  • Monitored behavior and communicated effectively with clients to ensure a safe, supportive environment.
  • Documented progress and incidents accurately to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and improve care quality.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and facilitating effective communication for better outcomes.
  • Trained new staff on best practices for client support, enhancing team performance and service delivery consistency.
  • Advocated for clients' rights and needs within the community, promoting access to resources and services.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

North Star
06.2026 - 10.2026
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

New Beginnings
01.2026 - 06.2026
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection, driving continuous improvement in client care services.
  • Ensured patient areas were clean, safe, and organized during daily rounds.
  • Documented progress notes to effectively track client achievements, concerns, and behavior changes for interdisciplinary team review.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, enhancing self-esteem and promoting overall wellness.

Education

High School Diploma -

Milford Mill Academy
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Crisis management
  • Client advocacy
  • Individualized support
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Compassionate care
  • Strong communication
  • Time management

Certification

  • CMT
  • MANDT
  • CPR & FIRST AID

Timeline

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

North Star
06.2026 - 10.2026

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

New Beginnings
01.2026 - 06.2026

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

NCIA - National Center on Institutions Alternatives
10.2025 - Current

High School Diploma -

Milford Mill Academy
James Griffin