Amanda Guttman

Dedicated human services professional and aspiring residence manager with 10+ years of progressive experience in improving quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities, in residential and day program settings. Design and conduct individual and group interventions with clients of varied functional levels, utilizing social work training. Recognized for building strong therapeutic alliances with clients and caregivers, and for driving independence, social integration, and safety.

Skilled in leveraging EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems (Medisked), implementing Individual Service Plans (ISP), and ensuring compliance with AMAP (Approved Medication Assistive Personnel) certification standards. Known for excellent communication, crisis intervention, and team collaboration that consistently result in enhanced client well-being.

Residence Counselor (Direct Support Professional) at Human Care Services (2020-11 – 2025-07)

Counselor Tasks and Managerial Tasks in residential setting

• Enhanced client independence, socialization, and functional skills through individualized plans, skill-building, community safety, and structured activities in a residential setting (group home).
• Maintained client wellbeing by assisting one-on-one with ADL's (activities of daily living) and documenting goal achievement health, hygiene, and safety standards; ensured continuity of care with accurate, timely documentation.
• Ensured continued wellbeing of clients through assisting with goal fulfillment including meal preparation, household management, laundry, and ADL's (activities of daily living); documented results and issues.
• Made sure clients' health and social needs were met by accompanying them to recreational and medical appointments.
• Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and families; advocated for person-centered services aligned with plans.
• Ensured compliance and program integrity through accurate incident reporting and adherence to policy.

DayHab Counselor at Hamaspik Center for Human Services (2021-07 – 2023-07)

• Supported client independence and functional growth via individual/group interventions and structured activities in a day habilitation program.
• Maintained health, safety, and hygiene; completed timely documentation to support continuity of care.
• Provided crisis support to stabilize clients and sustain program engagement.

Intern, Holocaust Survivors Program at Boro Park YM-YWHA / UJA Federation of New York (2008 – 2009)

• Facilitated groups (cooking, games, music therapy) to foster socialization and emotional processing for survivors.
• Led caregiver support groups and assisted with forms and documentation.

Intern / Case Manager at Mishkon, Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services (2007 – 2008)

• Coordinated services and benefits; created/updated individualized service plans; maintained accurate case documentation.
• Delivered counseling and weekly therapy; provided trauma-informed crisis intervention; facilitated socialization groups.
• Guided families and connected clients to community resources via targeted referrals.

Master of Social Work in Social Work – Wurzweiler School of Social Work

BA in English and Journalism – Brooklyn College

AA in Liberal Arts – Kingsborough Community College