Ann Hixon
Los Osos,CA
Summary
Compassionate professional with years of experience. Skilled at managing multiple cases with great attention to detail and knowledge of local resources. Known for providing caring and comprehensive support to families and children. Compassionate professional with several years of experience in settings. Skilled at managing multiple cases with great attention to detail and knowledge of local resources. Known for providing caring and comprehensive support to families and children.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Specialist
Options Family Of Services
Morro Bay
06.2023 - Current
- Day program /Independent living
- Transport clients to different activities, and support them in their individual service plans.
- Assisted in developing socialization skills through recreational activities such as shopping or going to the movies.
- Educated family members about available resources within their communities that could benefit their loved ones with disabilities.
- Collaborated with other professionals including physicians, therapists, teachers, case managers. to ensure quality care for clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and transportation needs.
Family Service Advocate
Community Action Partnership SLO
Morro Bay
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Advocate for children and families at the Sequoia Head Start program in Morro Bay.
- Documented case notes, progress reports, and other relevant information in client files.
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities for children of low-income families.
- Created educational materials about available resources or programs offered by the agency.
- Assisted families in accessing community resources such as housing assistance, food stamps, employment services.
Family Service Advocate
CAP SLO
Cambria/ Atascadero
08.2004 - 05.2009
- Documented case notes, progress reports, and other relevant information in client files.
- Assisted families in accessing community resources such as housing assistance, food stamps, employment services.
- Developed individualized service plans for clients and monitored progress towards goals.
- Conducted home visits, assessed family dynamics, and evaluated client's needs.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
Education
Bachelor's - Social Science
California State Polytechnic University-San Luis Obispo
12.1997
Skills
- Case Management
- Organizational Skills
- Documentation
- Time Management
- Data Entry
- Filing
- Social Work
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Client Advocacy
Additional Information
I worked at Central Coast Neurobehavior Center in 1998. I helped in the day program where classes were taught to developmentally disabled adults.
Later that year I worked at Sojourn as a case manager/ facilitator. I wrote individual service plans and taught independent living skills.
Timeline
Community Support Specialist
Options Family Of Services
06.2023 - Current
Family Service Advocate
Community Action Partnership SLO
09.2018 - 09.2019
Family Service Advocate
CAP SLO
08.2004 - 05.2009
Bachelor's - Social Science
California State Polytechnic University-San Luis Obispo
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