Arbella Dianne Cochran
Orofino,ID
Summary
Practiced Care Plan Coordinator dedicated to timely and accurate completion of client assessments, supporting development of comprehensive care plans.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in monitoring progress and adjusting plans to achieve target results.
Observes and recommends opportunities for improvements.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Targeted Care Coordinator
A to Z Counseling, LLC
12.2016 - 07.2024
- Coordinated and facilitated the interdisciplinary Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings to develop an outcome based, strength based, Person Centered Service Plan (PCSP) that includes both formal and informal services and support.
- Collected, analyzed, interpreted medical, psychological and educational information to help the child, parent(s) and Clinician to develop goals.
- Daily documentation of conversations and correspondence.
Teacher's Aide
Joint School District #171
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Worked with 3 students - together as groups as well as individually: one student identified as ODD, Adjustment Disorder and Intellectual Disability - one student with Intellectual Disability - one student with Down Syndrome.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
08.2002 - 12.2005
- Administered preliminary and comprehensive vocational assessments.
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals including local high schools.
- Promoted development of interviewing, resume writing, and etiquette skills.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals.
- Liaised with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
- Evaluated diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Special Education Teacher
Joint School District 171
08.1994 - 06.2002
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Education
Masters of Education - Special Education
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Education: Elementary Secondary/Special Education
Lewis Clark State College
Lewiston, ID05.1994
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Progress Monitoring
- Organizational Skills
- Documentation proficiency
- Case Management
- Organizational standards
- Scheduling
- Policy Adherence
Timeline
Targeted Care Coordinator
A to Z Counseling, LLC
12.2016 - 07.2024
Teacher's Aide
Joint School District #171
08.2015 - 11.2015
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
08.2002 - 12.2005
Special Education Teacher
Joint School District 171
08.1994 - 06.2002
Masters of Education - Special Education
University of Idaho
Bachelor of Science - Education: Elementary Secondary/Special Education
Lewis Clark State College
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