MARISA DIVIRGILIO

52 JOEL PLACE * STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306

(917) 232-1113 * mddfc61a@westpost.net

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging, growth-oriented position within a reputable co

mpany utilizing diverse skills, education and experience.
PROFILE: A compassionate, dedicated and resourceful professional, offering excep
tional interpersonal and communication skills * Performance record demonstrates
professional integrity and commitment to high standards of ethical behavior * Ca
pable of multi-tasking with accuracy and efficiency * Work well independently an
d as a member of a team.
EDUCATION: PACE UNIVERSITY: DYSON COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES - NEW YORK, NY
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Psychology & Human Relations * Minor in Busi
ness 5/2007
* Major GPA: 3.5
EXPERIENCE: A VERY SPECIAL PLACE, INC. - STATEN ISLAND, NY
Individual Habilitation Specialist 12/2007 to Present
* Provide quality care to consumers with developmental disabilities and implemen
t strategies to achieve individual valued outcomes.
* Assist consumers develop skills associated with activities of daily living. Fa
cilitate group activity sessions in a classroom setting.
* Supervise and delegate daily duties to 13 Assistants. Train new employees; ass
ist staff members in developing skills essential for quality performance.
* Complete and update comprehensive monthly reports and bi-annual IHP Reports; d
ocument medical information, skills, abilities, progress, issues and effective m
eans to achieve program objectives.
* Participate in staff meetings to discuss case details; develop and revise trea
tment plans.
* Ensure a comfortable and safe environment for clients at all times; apply SCIP
techniques daily.
* Serve as a liaison to the Medicaid Service Coordinators.
THE LIMITED - STATEN ISLAND, NY
Retail Sales Associate 10/2005 to 10/2008
* Offered knowledgeable sales assistance; analyzed customer needs to provide rec
ommendations; assisted patrons select and locate merchandise.
* Maintained knowledge of sales, policies regarding exchanges/returns and securi
ty practices.
* Operated the cash register; totaled bills; accepted all forms of payment; ensu
red proper monetary totals in the register at shift's end.
* Applied creative merchandising techniques to assemble floor displays to maximi
ze sales.
FOODTOWN - STATEN ISLAND, NY
Bookkeeper/Cashier 6/2004 to 1/2005
* Handled daily monetary transactions totaling $7K to $10K.
* Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable; tracked and recorded credits
and debits.
* Maintained the general ledger. Analyzed, reconciled and prepared end-of-month
reports.
PRACTICA: United Cerebral Palsy of New York City - Staten Island, NY
2/2007 to 4/2007
* Co-facilitated group sessions with consumers. Interacted and communicated with
consumers on an individual basis. Offered recommendations to the Supervisor reg
arding effective methods to achieve objectives.
 Sanctuary for Families - New York, NY 9/2006 to 12/2006
* Led children, ages 3 to 12, in group play sessions. Entered new and updated cl
ient information into an electronic system.
CREDENTIALS: Maintain SCIP-R, CPR & First Aid Certifications
REFERENCES: Furnished upon request