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Christopher velez

@christophervelez

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Compassionate behavioral health and program supervisor with experience in direct support and team leadership.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead and develop teams supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, emphasizing safety, training, and program growth.

I am a dedicated behavioral health and program supervisor with extensive hands-on experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and leading multidisciplinary teams. I combine frontline care with administrative support to improve client outcomes and program quality.

My background includes supervising residential and community programs, training staff in high- and low-ropes experiential activities, and developing curriculum and morale-building initiatives for diverse populations. I have delivered services across camp, retreat, and day program settings.

I prioritize safety, therapeutic documentation, and participatory management while fostering professional development through regular supervision and training. I bring certifications in First Aid and CPR, High Ropes Level 1, and bilingual Spanish/English communication skills.

I am results-driven, organized, and committed to promoting independence and wellbeing for the people I support, while ensuring compliance, strong team culture, and continuous program improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Assistant Manager

Current

Institute of Applied Human Dynamics

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 2 months)

Provided administrative support to managers and project teams, managing communications, research, data compilation, and contributing to strategy development to improve operational efficiency.

Administrative Support Communication Data Compilation Research Strategy Development Microsoft Office Time Management Organizational Skills

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Assistant Supervisor

Current

YAI - Seeing Beyond Disability

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 2 months)

Ensured health, safety, and habilitation of program participants, supervised staff, enforced compliance and documentation, and led training and hiring activities to maintain program quality.

Staff Supervision Program Management Safety Compliance Documentation Training Crisis Intervention Behavioral Health

Direct Support Professional

United Solutions, Inc.

Apr 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Supported individuals with developmental disabilities to promote health, safety, and quality of life, and advocated for client needs and goals across services.

Advocacy Behavioral Management Documentation Communication

Program Assistant Director

Ramapo For Children

Jun 2020 - Feb 2021 (8 months)

Planned and supervised summer programs across STEM, athletics, arts, and adventure activities, trained instructors, managed supplies and logistics, and led staff development to improve camper experience.

Program Management Staff Training Curriculum Development Event Planning Camp Operations Logistics Team Leadership

Supervisor of Retreats

Ramapo For Children

Jan 2019 - Feb 2021 (2 years 1 month)

Trained and supervised facilitators for outdoor education and experiential learning, taught ropes and environmental activities, and coordinated group bookings from schools across New York.

Facilitator High Ropes Low Ropes Program Coordination Group

Supervisor, Leadership Program

Ramapo For Children

Oct 2017 - Feb 2021 (3 years 4 months)

Delivered outdoor programming and SEL workshops for teens with behavioral and learning disabilities, managed recruitment and parent communication, and led leadership and life-skills instruction.

Leadership Development Special Education Recruitment Workshop Facilitation