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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLESkills Summary and Objective:Administrative and educational professional with solid experience in the management of a range of complex and challenging work environments. Most recently, School Social Work duties and Case Management of persons with disabilities. Included also is previous experience in assisting teachers and students in an academic setting demanding strict attention to detail around learning, safety, and adherence to individualized government compliance responsibilities. Past experience includes over a decade owning/managing a busy restaurant. Responsible for all bookkeeping, inventory management, health code compliance, customer satisfaction, staff scheduling, human resources compliance, employee relations management, and marketing.Education: Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Missouri Kansas CityProfessional ExperienceVocational Rehabilitation Counselor@ Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. January 2024 to present.Guide and counsel individuals with disabilities along the path to employment.Receive referrals and meet with individuals to determine eligibility for servicesScreen, analyze, and evaluate medical, psychological, vocational, educational, employment, assessments, and other related information to ascertain client aptitude, interest, and abilities.Meet with clients and to develop plans that outline their individual employment goalsUse available policy, regulations, and procedures, to guide decision-makingPartner with community agencies to organize and provide rehabilitative servicesParticipate in community eventsHome To School Coordinator (Student Liaison)State of Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MSSD)Lakeview Woods State School-- Lees Summit Mo.August 2022 to January 2024Thorough knowledge of the needs of students with severe disabilities, as well as the needs of their families and guardians.Thorough knowledge of community resources and agencies and to facilitate and follow up on referrals made to familiesSchedule and attend all IEP meetings for students. Assist Building Administrator in scheduling meetings.Coordinate with school and families on issues of behavior support, truancy, and other support needsAssist students and families with graduation needs and transition plansAbility to communicate effectively orally and written with families, community agencies, and school personnel as well as maintaining effective working relationships with themPlan, organize, and supervise special events/celebrations for students and the schoolCoordinate and obtain student therapy authorizations from medical providersSocial Service Specialist/Service Coordinator/Targeted Case ManagerState of MissouriDepartment of Mental Health /Division of Developmental DisabilitiesOctober 2019 to August 2022Manage a caseload of substantial size and complexity consisting of all disability areas and utilizing all community agencies serving persons with developmental disabilities. Complete Individual Support Plans, link consumers to resources and services, write and submit budget for waiver services, quarterly reviews, monthly Medicaid Waiver service monitoring, and knowledge of abuse and neglect guidelines.Special Education Specialist, Lees Summit R7 School District Aug 2014 to Oct 2019-Responsible for the education and oversight of students in the Autism Program at Prairie View Elementary School.-Specialist lead tasked with the administration of the CLASS program, a specialized curriculum that prepares educators for the challenges of teaching individuals with autism.-Specialist lead for CLASS compliance requirements. Attention to detail is critical as each student has a government mandated plan in place with strict reporting requirements.-Administrate and facilitate meetings with parents, staff, and school administration to manage an environment that allows the program to function optimally for students.Substitute Teacher, Raytown and Lees Summit Public School District 2013 to August 2014Reading Instructor/Tutor, Renaissance Academy KC 2010 to 2012Behavioral Specialist at Ozanam School 2008-2010 |
