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507 NE 66th Terrace Kansas City, MO 64118EMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEducation:B.A. in Sociology, May Street Address , 2011University of Missouri, Columbia, MOGPA 3.3 Major GPA 4.0Multicultural CertificationCourse projects include: 25 page auto-ethnography, 20 page research paper on domestic violence; 20 page research paper and presentation on gender stereotypes in the media, and 20 page research paper and presentation on sub-groupshow persons with disabilities are seen from mainstream cultureWork Experience:EITAS (Developmental Services of Jackson County), Kansas City, MOAgency Relations Specialist, October 2020-April 2022Provide support and guidance to agencies funded by eitas grant recipients. Work in partnership with agencies funded by eitas, and other organizations, to achieve outcomes that positively affect the quality of life for people with IDD. Facilitate training courses for eitas staff, external professionals, and those with IDD. Develop and maintain relationships with key staff of funded programs, regularly view services and speak with participants to ensure provision of services funded by eitas. Promote and coach funded agencies on topics of importance to the eitas mission such as person-centered planning, self-determination, inclusion and advocacy. Participate in the funding review process, which includes reviewing the proposed services, outcomes, and relevancy to needs of those with IDD in Jackson County.Senior Support Coordinator, August 2014-October 2020Provide advocacy, coordination of services and linkages with community resources for Jackson County residents with developmental disabilities. Ensure that individuals receiving support have access to and receive services that meet their needs. Monitor the effectiveness of the services and supports being provided. Prepare an annual budget for services. Collaborate with other health care professionals, vocational agencies and team members to meet individual goals. Ability to act quickly in a crisis situation. Train and mentor new support coordinators.Platte County Board of Services, Kansas City, MOService Coordinator, August 2013-July 2014Provide advocacy, coordination of services and linkages with community resources for Platte County residents with developmental disabilities. Ensure that individuals receiving support have access to and receive services that meet their needs. Monitor the effectiveness of the services and supports being provided. Prepare an annual budget for services. Collaborate with other health care professionals, vocational agencies and team members to meet individual goals.Immacolata Manor, Kansas City, MOHouse Supervisor, June 2012-September 2014Supervise the daily activities of a group home with 24 hour oversight. Assist clients in activities of daily living, including life skills, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, administering medications, and scheduling all activities in the community. Train new staff and work closely with the program manager to develop individual annual plans. Implement client annual plans, ensuring clients are living their lives as independently as possible.Immacolata Manor, Kansas City, MOHealth Coordinator, August 2010-June 2012Coordinate and attend all healthcare appointments, as well as supervise staff in medication administration and ensure staff members are following proper healthcare procedures. Work on the administration team to manage the healthcare of 32 persons with disabilities. Follow written doctors orders and schedule any follow-up appointments needed. Write written instructions for special diets or medical devices. Knowledgeable of Medicare / Medicaid insurance coverage, and resources for consumers. Attended conferences for healthcare providers. This position required great multitasking skills, and also involved being on-call.Boone County Family Resources, Columbia, MissouriSupported Living Assistant, February 2008-June 2010Work with adults with disabilities in their apartments, providing life skills, arranging activities in the community, such as art classes, Special Olympics sports, volunteer activities, vacations and special interests. Financial skills include preparing weekly budgets, paying bills, banking and being responsible for client budgets. Certified in CPR/AED/First Aid and medication certification. Pass client medications throughout the shift. Responsible for transporting clients to and from work and to all scheduled activities. Work with staff to help meet the goals of each client which is to help them live their lives as independently as possible.Certifications, Skills:Multicultural CertificationMental Health First Aid certified trainerAbility to multi-task and great organizational skillsProficient at Microsoft Word, Office, Excel, Spreadsheet and PowerPoint