Derlish Louis
Residence Program Specialist
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About
Compassionate healthcare and human services professional with over 5 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental and mental health disabilities. Strong background in direct patient care, crisis intervention, and residential support. Trilingual in English, French, and Haitian Creole. Currently pursuing advanced healthcare education.
Experience
Residence Program Specialist - Adapt Community Network
(2021-01)
- Maintain a safe, structured therapeutic environment for residents with developmental and mental health disabilities
- Provide crisis intervention in response to behavioral escalations
- Deliver daily direct care and supervision in a residential setting
- Support residents' emotional, educational, and independent living needs
- Assist individuals in achieving personal goals through in-home support and structured programming
Direct Support Professional (DSP) - The Logan staffing solutions Inc - Bronx, NY
(2018-09 - 2020-03)
- Assist with achievement of individual client goals and objectives
- Supported individualized care plans and client goal achievement
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and agency protocols
- Maintained clean and safe living environments
Sales Associate / Cashier - IDEAL UNIFORM STORE - Brooklyn, NY
(2016-06 - 2017-09)
- Processed sales transactions accurately and handled cash registers
- Replenished merchandise and maintained floor presentation
- Assisted customers and communicated needs to management
Camp Counselor - BONJOUR NY - Brooklyn, NY
(2015-07 - 2015-08)
- Supervised children during daily activities and field trips
- Led group games, sports, and educational programs
- Ensured children were always accounted for
Internship - CATHOLIC CHARITIES SAINT LOUIS SENIOR CENTER - Brooklyn, NY
(2013-11 - 2015-04)
- Assisted seniors with recreational and computer-based activities
- Provided companionship and support during daily programs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Management - Stepful (2026-01)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Berkeley College
Associate degree - Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Long Island University (2017-12)
Associate degree - Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Monroe College (2017-12)
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - IT TAKES A VILLAGE ACADEMY (2015-06)
