William Harrigan
Maynard,MA
Summary
Experienced community support worker looking to transition to a role in behavioral health. Committed to safely empowering people through person centered support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Direct Support- Brain Injury Services
Advocates, Inc.
10.2021 - Current
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized group activities for individuals with a variety of modes of engagement.
- Helped people supported find an maintain both volunteer positions and paid employment.
Respite Worker
Advocates Inc.
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Maintained safe and hazard-free environments.
- Provided relief support to primary caregivers of young individuals living with autism, or developmental disabilities.
- Assisted with daily living needs such as personal hygiene.
Research Assistant
Dare Institute
03.2012 - 03.2020
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing empirical studies.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Helped turn ideas into published papers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA05-2025
Skills
- Active Listening
- Supporting Calm Behavior
- Activity Planning
- Critical Reasoning
- Documentation
- Microsoft Office
Selected Publications
Harrigan, W. J., & Commons, M. L. (2015). Replacing Maslow’s needs hierarchy with an account based on stage and value. Behavioral Development Bulletin, 20(1), 24.
Harrigan, W. J., & Commons, M. L. (2014). The stage of development of a species predicts the number of neurons. Behavioral Development Bulletin, 19(4), 12.
Timeline
Respite Worker
Advocates Inc.
11.2023 - 09.2024
Community Direct Support- Brain Injury Services
Advocates, Inc.
10.2021 - Current
Research Assistant
Dare Institute
03.2012 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Harvard University
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