Alberto Camacho-Santiago
Springfield
Summary
Caring Residential Counselor with experience supporting independence through daily living skills coaching. Diligent when enhancing residents' mental health and social needs. Focused on meeting resident life plan goals by teaching positive habits, safety tips and time management. Dedicated to encouraging well-suited hobbies and leisure activities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Counselor
Gandara Mental Health Center
Springfield
07.2022 - Current
- Provided support to youth in crisis situations through active listening and guidance.
- Facilitated group activities to promote teamwork and social skills among residents.
- Monitored behavioral patterns and reported concerns to senior staff for intervention.
- Transitioned from treatment to detention as of current no longer working at treatment. Full time DYS detention worker.
- Accompanied and supervised students during meals.
- Answered telephones and routed calls or delivered messages.
- Conducted regular rounds to keep residents and areas safe and secure.
- Interfaced with residents to address and resolve complaints or grievances.
- Provided appropriate feedback and information to help residents succeed in program.
- Documented daily interactions and incidents in resident files accurately and promptly.
- Educated residents on coping strategies to enhance emotional resilience and well-being.
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss updates on client progress as well as strategies for improvement.
- Created a safe environment that promotes self-expression, respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, empathy, and acceptance among residents.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that may arise within the residence.
- Made regular rounds to keep residents and areas safe and secure.
- Monitored client progress, documented observations, and reported changes in behavior to supervisors.
- Performed regular room checks for cleanliness standards as well as security purposes.
- Prepared meals and assisted clients with laundry and household chores.
- Provided transportation for clients as needed to appointments or other activities outside the residence.
- Enforced rules and regulations for smooth and orderly operation of residential programs.
- Implemented behavioral interventions designed to modify or reduce problematic behaviors.
Painter's Helper
ADCO Services
Bloomfield
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Assisted painters in preparing surfaces for painting and finishing.
- Mixed paint and materials according to specifications for projects.
- Cleaned and maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance.
- Helped organize work areas to ensure efficient workflow during projects.
- Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Transported supplies to work sites, removed from trucks and organized for crew use.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
Education
Paulo Friere Social Justice Charter School
Holyoke, MASkills
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral monitoring
- Group facilitation
- Documentation management
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Active listening
- Problem solving
- Adaptability under pressure
- Time management
- Boundaries establishment
- De-escalation techniques
- Substance abuse disorders
- Safety management
- Rules and regulations
- Attention to detail
- Emergency response
- Self-care practices
- Patient education
- Professionalism and ethics
- First aid and CPR
- Safety protocols
- Behavior management
- Progress documentation
- Training leadership
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
- Powerlifting
- Bodybuilding
- Running
Certification
- Medication certified (11/21/24 - Current)
- CPR certified (8/21/24 - Current)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Gandara Mental Health Center
07.2022 - Current
Painter's Helper
ADCO Services
07.2018 - 07.2020
Paulo Friere Social Justice Charter School