ALLISON PARKS
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Nurturing, adaptable professional with 7+years of experience working with families experiencing homelessness, and over 20 years of experience working with children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Proven knowledge of student and community services. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Third-Party Assessor
Goodwill Industries Of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinate with persons on the Mi Via Developmental Disabilities Waiver throughout the state to provide their annual Level of Care assessment.
- Treat every individual with dignity and respect by listening to, and honoring, their experiences and responses to questions on the annual assessment.
- Manage individuals' files and provide accurate documentation for services.
- Work with the supervisor and scheduler to ensure accurate and timely completion of assessments.
- Maintain confidentiality of all privileged information.
Residential Instructor
ARCA
Albuquerque, NM
12.2020 - 08.2023
- Supported adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live in a healthy and safe environment.
- Helped teach daily living skills, social skills, and community-based skills.
- Assisted individuals with personal care and hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, and outings in the community.
- Provided transportation to individuals' employment and to medical appointments.
- Assisted individuals with their daily service goals, as directed by the caseworker.
- Dispensed medications, and documented passes to update individual records.
Early Childhood Advocate
Columbus City Schools
Columbus, OH
09.2008 - 03.2016
- Identified and screened children with developmental concerns who attended the on-site childcare at the YWCA Family Center Shelter.
- Discussed concerns and screening results with parents, caregivers, classroom teachers, supervisors, and the family's housing case manager.
- Made child referrals to the appropriate agency for further evaluation.
- Coordinated and provided education to parents, caregivers, and members of the community about the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
- Instrumental in getting an Early Head Start program developed for the infant classroom in the on-site childcare.
- Developed relationships with other service providers in the homeless system to help coordinate resources and to identify gaps in the system.
Lead Toddler Teacher
YWCA Family Center
Columbus, OH
11.2006 - 07.2007
- Fostered a nurturing, inviting learning environment for children attending the on-site childcare at the family shelter.
- Created and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that encouraged physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
- Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
- Communicated daily with parents, caregivers, and the childcare director about children's development and behavior.
- Provided daily supervision of the classroom assistant and AmeriCorps volunteers.
Education
Master of Education - Teaching And Learning in The 21st Century
Ashland University
Columbus, OH05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Otterbein University
Westerville, OH04-2004
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Interpersonal skills
- Confidentiality
- Relationship building
- Reliability
Timeline
Third-Party Assessor
Goodwill Industries Of New Mexico
09.2023 - Current
Residential Instructor
ARCA
12.2020 - 08.2023
Early Childhood Advocate
Columbus City Schools
09.2008 - 03.2016
Lead Toddler Teacher
YWCA Family Center
11.2006 - 07.2007
Master of Education - Teaching And Learning in The 21st Century
Ashland University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Otterbein University
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