SHAWN J. WATSON
Skills & Attributes
- Ability to type and use Microsoft Office programs, as well as specialized software for documentation and recordkeeping
- First Aid/CPR Certified, Medication Administration Certified
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Responsive and proactive problem-solver
- Responsible, trustworthy, with strong work ethic
- Professional, courteous, friendly, and empathetic
Work Experience
07/2019-Present│City of Virginia Beach │Virginia Beach, VA
Recreation Specialist I │09/2022-Present
- Provide support and supervision to multiple Before School, After School, and Summer Program locations
- Assist with site supervision and managing ratio requirements at assigned program locations
- Serve as backup to other Recreation Specialists as requested
- Assist with weekly, monthly and annual reports
- Ensure adherence to safety and regulatory requirements
- Conduct staff training
- Assist with planning and implementation of unit’s special events
- Provide quality internal and external customer service
Activity Center Leader│07/2019-09/2022
- Served actively as team member while services were provided during the Covid-19 Pandemic
- Plan, program, and lead age-appropriate activities for 5-12 year olds in before/after school and in recreational settings
- Supervise children while in the program and plan activities including but not limited to, homework support, games, sports, arts and crafts, and special events
- Supervise site staff and manage training, and all other aspects of programming
- Promote and ensure safety of children in care and maintain positive interactions with parents/guardians
- Served as an Activity Center Assistant Leader from 2019-2020
09/2016-05/2019│Eggleston│Norfolk, VA
Direct Support Professional│2017-2019
- Provide quality service to assist with direct care of adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities in day support, residential group, as well as in-home settings
- Work with individuals as part of a team, 1 to 1, and in groups
- Develop and implement individualized service plans
- Enhance community integration by facilitating community outings
- Transporting participants safely in multi-passenger vehicles
- Completing required documentation and attending required staff training
- Performing personal care needs as required
Summer Camp Counselor│2016, 2017
- Provide quality service to assist with direct care of adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities in the camp program during day and overnight camp sessions
- Work with individuals as part of a team, 1 to 1, and in groups
- Develop and implement individualized service plans
- Enhance community integration by facilitating community outings
- Transporting participants
- Completing required documentation and attending required staff training
- Performing personal care needs as required
Leadership, Training & Community Service
- Medication Management Certified
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Weikart Youth Development Training
- Served as an Essential worker during the Covid 19 Pandemic
- Behavior Management Certified
- Vice President, Junior and Senior Classes 2013-2015
- Leadership Workshop, Tallwood High School 2014
- Leadership Workshop, Virginia Beach Public Schools, 2013
Education
- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA│Classification: Sophmore
- Tallwood High School, Virginia Beach, VA│Graduate 2015
References
Available upon request