Maria Fuentes Abarca

• Provide cultural and respectful AOD assessment and treatment to clients.
• Develop individual care and treatment plans for whanau based on assessed needs and agreed interventions.
• Deliver one on one and group counselling.
• Promote group therapy based activities and shared rehabilitation.
• Manage group process effectively facilitating collaborative learning within the group setting ensuring the physical, psychological and emotional safety of participants.

• Sampled materials and products to conduct in-depth measurements and tests.
• Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
• Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
• Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
• Inspected manufactured parts by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions.

• Verified daily care of children by following licensing guidelines and implementing company standards.
• Maintained fun, interactive, clean and well-organized classroom.
• Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Supervised students and enforced discipline during classroom and playground activities.
• Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.

• Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
• Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
• Assisted teachers with behavior management techniques by demonstrating, modeling and positively reinforcing desired behaviors.
• Executed lower-level behavior interventions and de-escalation with students of concern.
• Developed intervention support plans for students to build behavioral skill capacity and preserve student access to instruction.
• Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
• Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).

Hohepa homes are residential homes for children and adults in needs of special soul care, working under the curative's education and social therapy of the Rudolf Steiner.

Role: Resident Support Worker, Healthcare and Wellbeing Level 4 .

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting young people with mental health disabilities to develop their independence and capacity to participate in their personal care.
• Supporting and valuing capacity to make their own choices.
• Promoting welfare and interests of all people in their social environment.
• Assist with development and implementation of "individual development plans" and implementation for each person support.
• Participate in general running and activities of house, including carrying out normal housekeeping duties.
• Develop goals and plans for individuals, in consultation with relevant others.

• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Conducted group and individual counselling sessions for key issues.
• Worked with students with moderate to severe autism, down syndrome and Asperger to increase life skills.
• Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
• Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
• Recommended strategies and additional resources to support student developmental and educational needs.
• Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
• Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.

• Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
• Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
• Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.