Matt Whelan Updated Resume (2)
- 1. Matthew Whelan 1166 South Country Club Dr. Schenectady NY 12309 Phone – 867-2316 matthewwhelan77@gmail.com Qualifications Summary A highly motivated professional with excellent interpersonal skills – the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations – possesses the skills to be creative in problem solving while at the same time keeping a holistic, person centered attitude. Relevant Experience Wildwood Programs Inc. Latham, New York Site Manager of Day Services, Central Avenue location 2014-present • Oversee day services activities for 35 individuals • Coordinate and collaborate with all day services managers and supervisor of day services • Develop and implement “without walls” programming for day service population • Supervise 11 direct care staff, ensuring all individuals are trained and prepared to work • Responsible for monthly billing. Wildwood Programs Inc. Latham, New York Program Coordinator of Transitional Day Services 2009-2014 • Oversee Transition to Work Program, After School Program, and Living through Music. • Developed and supervised work-based learning activities for 15-20 individuals • Assisted individuals in gaining work readiness skills • Assisted individuals in preparing for the interview process • Responsible for monthly billing. • Supervised 10 direct care staff Wildwood Programs Inc. Latham, New York • Program Coordinator of the After School Program 2006-2009 • Developed and implemented after school program for individuals aged 13-21 • Supervised 5 direct care staff Wildwood Programs Inc. Latham, New York Program Specialist 2004-2006 • Developed and implemented recreational programs for Young Adults. • Manage the school age programs; Saturday Recreation, Teen Center, and Gap programs • Supervised and provided support for fifteen part – time staff Wildwood Programs Inc. Latham, New York Residential Habilitation Counselor 1998 – Present • Assisted an individual to gain independence and become a participant in their community. • Provide one on one support to an individual in the areas of social behavior, communication, hygiene, budgeting, and recreational activities. Wildwood Programs Inc. Latham, New York Recreation Counselor 1998 - Present • Adult recreation: assisted consumers in developing their social skills and independence in community surroundings.
- 2. • Elementary recreation: helped to teach necessary social skills to young consumers through peer modeling. • Vacation program: provided fun and productive respites from day to day life for consumers while at the same time, teaching budgeting, long-term planning, time management, and helping to foster independence in these areas. Wildwood Programs Inc. Latham, New York Employment Specialist 2002 – 2006 • Job development; worked with consumers to develop job leads; helped them with contacting employers and applying for positions that matched their interests and abilities. • Provided job coaching for 20 people with developmental disabilities and neurological impairments; worked with the employer to ensure appropriate training for the position, assisted with consumer/employer and consumer/coworker relations. • Provided long term support for consumers once they were stable in a position. Wildwood Programs Inc. Latham, New York Live-In Resident Counselor 2000 – 2002 • Assisted consumers in developing daily living skills; household and grounds maintenance, personal hygiene, shopping, cooking and cleaning. • Provided opportunities for community integration. • Helped consumers to develop their independence both in the home and out in the community. Wildwood Programs Inc. Latham, New York Teacher Assistant 1997-2000 • Provided daily assistance in classroom activities. • Helped students learn daily living skills and appropriate social behavior. Education Empire State College 2014-present Latham, NY Pursuing Bachelors’ degree in Human Services Schenectady County Community College 1996-1997 Schenectady, New York Hudson Valley Community College 1995-1996 Troy, New York