Vincent Hernandez

• Assists in the implementation of individual plans for individuals and behavioral plan goals in accordance with the service plan.

• Treats individuals with dignity and respect.

• Develops a personal and positive rapport with a child. This involves consistent meetings with the child and ensuring the meeting times are enjoyable and comfortable.

• Acts as a cheerleader, coach, and advocate for children.

• Provides a model for a healthy, trusting relationship through clear communication and setting appropriate boundaries.

• Acknowledges their strengths, talents, and gifts and encourages them to find ways to use them.

• Is an active listener and offers support and encouragement when appropriate.

• Engages in activities outside of the home to help expose youth to new opportunities and experiences.

Training Completed

• CPR/First Aid

• CYM – Behavior Intervention Training

• CYM – Child and Adolescent Dev

• CYM – Cultural Competency

• CYM – Family Systems and Engagement

• CYM – Self-Injurious Behavior

• CYM – Substance Abuse

• CYM – Transgender Youth Training

• Adapting Environment

• Ambulation, Exercise, and Positioning

• Autism, Sensory Processing, and Person-Centered Thinking

• Personal Care

• Caring for the Caregiver

• Cerebral Palsy and Seizures

• Challenging Behaviors

• Child and Adolescent Development

• Cleaning, Disinfecting, Fecal Smearing, Vomit, Continence, and Toilet Care

• Connection Training

• COVID and Signs and Symptoms of Illness

• Diabetes

• Emergency and Safety Control

• Feeding, Healthy Eating, and Meal Prep

• I/DD Sex Offender Management Training

• Incident Reporting

• Individuals Rights and Modification

• Mandatory Reporting

• Mental Health and Trauma Informed Care

• Professional, Phone and Text Etiquette

• Psychotropic Drugs

• RAD Training

• Social Skills and Developmental Relationships

• Substance Abuse and Services

• Facilitated engaging activities to promote social skills and teamwork among youth.
• Supported program development by providing feedback on participant interests and needs.
• Assisted in creating a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Mentored individual youth, fostering personal growth and confidence building.
• Established rapport with diverse groups of youths, understanding individual needs and adapting mentoring approach accordingly.
• Provided emotional support and guidance to mentees, fostering self-confidence and resilience.
• Celebrated successes and milestones achieved by mentees, reinforcing their progress and motivating continued personal growth.

• Oversaw receiving operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of inbound shipments.
• Trained staff on safety protocols and efficient inventory management practices.
• Implemented process improvements, reducing receiving errors by streamlining workflows.
• Coordinated with logistics teams to optimize delivery schedules and inventory levels.
• Developed training materials for new hires, enhancing onboarding efficiency and knowledge retention.
• Led cross-functional meetings to address challenges in the receiving process, fostering collaboration among departments.