Amanda O'Neill
Sioux Falls
Summary
Dedicated social servant and collaborative leader with ten plus years experience working with children and adults in a variety of settings and backgrounds. Create strong bonds and effective leadership with families and personnel under purview. Develop and implement best policy practice and continually engage in learning new best practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Kids ‘R’ Kids of Prairie Hills
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Oversee the daily operations of the childcare facility
- Facilitate interviews, complete the hiring and training process, create standard operating procedures and supervise personnel in regard to policy and procedure
Parenting Coordinator (Part-time)
Children’s Inn
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Instruct community classes teaching Common Sense Parenting curriculum
- Manage budget and annual reports for classes offered
- Offer training opportunities for other potential curriculum instructors.
Birth to Three Specialist
Center for Disabilities
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Create Individualized Family Service Plans for children qualify for Early Intervention services through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- Oversee services to ensure growth and completion of goals
- Assist families with transitioning out of the program, at age three, to other special education services, private therapies or community preschool resources.
Crisis Advocate (Part-time)
Children’s Inn
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Provide immediate assistance and shelter to women and children seeking safety from domestic abuse and sexual assault
- Assist women in completing protection orders, filing for victim’s compensation
- Advocating for ending domestic violence and sexual assault
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD08.2018
Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of human development, psychology, and trauma
- Extensive experience working with families and adults experiencing trauma
- Experience in hiring, training, and supervising personnel in regard to policy and procedure
- Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Networking and extensive community outreach
Volunteer And Internships
- Children’s Inn, Sioux Falls, SD, 2018, 240 hours
- Youth with a Mission, Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa, 2011-2012, 6 months
Timeline
Assistant Director
Kids ‘R’ Kids of Prairie Hills
07.2022 - 12.2022
Parenting Coordinator (Part-time)
Children’s Inn
12.2021 - 09.2022
Crisis Advocate (Part-time)
Children’s Inn
06.2021 - 11.2021
Birth to Three Specialist
Center for Disabilities
07.2018 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
South Dakota State University
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