Music, dogs, outdoors, art, life philosophy
Beth Stanford
Dedicated To Making A Difference
Marissa,Illinois
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. To work where work/life balance is a priority. And to work in an environment where I can make a difference in someone's life whether it be a co-worker or client with just a smile or something more substantial.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Customized Employment Case Coordinator
Human Support Services
Waterloo, IL
06.2022 - Current
- Collect data on employment clients referred to the agency by the Illinois Division of Rehabilitation; perform a discovery process to learn of client's skills and talents, interests and abilities; Work with individuals on resume writing, interviewing skills and job performance. Job development with various employers in the community.
- Completed various administrative tasks such as making phone calls, answering emails and inputting data into client data system.
- Managed over 10 assigned cases and projects in one year.
- Responsible for month billing of services to clients and reported it to the State of Illinois Division of Human Services and Division of Rehabilitation Services specifically.
Direct Support Professional
My Life My Home
New Baden, Illinois
07.2020 - Current
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Individual Care Aide
Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative
Mascoutah, Illinois
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Assisted teacher in Mascoutah High School/BASSC Autism Program
- Attended main stream as well as customized classes with the student; provided the student with social, emotional, acedemic and behavorial support so he might be successful; t him with social skills and academic support.
- Taught specific student curriculum from social skills workbook, english literature, and math as well as health and transition classes (i.e., laundry, checkbook balancing, cooking, shopping, resume building, job interviewing and many more skills)
- Was main emotional, social support to student during school time and some after hours
- Collected and reported data on this students performance academically, socially, and emotionally for the teacher and for BASSC autism program.
- Trained in CPI
Paraprofessional Educator/Junior High Special Ed
Marissa Junior Senior High School
Marissa, Illinois
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Assessed student social, emotional, and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Family Service Counselor
SCI Corporation Inc./East Lawn Funeral Home
Bloomington, IL
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Assisted with advanced arrangements for individuals and couples.
- Coordinated paperwork and required documentation to meet all business and legal requirements.
- Visited hospitals, nursing homes and hospice facilities to build relationships and give presentations.
- Supported families on day of interment to resolve any problems and answer questions.
- Provided instruction on burial products
- Was an integral member of a goal-busting team
Account Management and Sales
Various Positions Spanning Over 30 Years
Bloomington And Chicago, Illinois
12.1985 - 09.2015
- Supported day-to-day account management for company clients.
- Strengthened relationships with current accounts through consistent and frequent communication.
- Researched prospective new accounts to expand retailer base.
- Made prospecting calls and follow-up calls to potential clients to set up meetings to do a needs analysis presentation
- Worked collaboratively with sales team to identify and target market opportunities.
- Utilized Sales Force Sales Software, Powerpoint and Microsoft Office and Excel
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech Communications
08.1981 - 05.1985
- Completed professional development in marketing department with the St. Louis Cardinals for 1984-1985 season.
- Member of PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America)
- Worked in promotions department at studen run radio station WIDB
- Received the House of Representative for Illinois for one semester
- Received a minor in Journalism and was published in the student newspaper the Daily Egyptian
- Performed with the SIU Choir
No Degree - Gerontology Healthcare Administration
05.2001 -
Received a certification in gerontology healthcare administration and learned about the dynamics of caring for the elderly. Including, but not limited to, learning about the data showing more and more Americans are living to be 80 years old or older. There are social, emotional, financial, and health issues that need to be taken in to consideration because of this.
No Degree - Sales And Marketing Education
05.2001 -
Skills
Excellent communication abilities
Active listening strengths
Proficient in [Software]
Client needs assessments
Written and verbal communication
Flexible and Adaptable
Excellent Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Good Telephone Etiquette
Written Communication
Cultural Awareness
First aid and safety
Patient care
Errands
Wound care maintenance
Chauffeuring
Cooking meals
Light cleaning
Meal planning and preparation
Direct Patient Care
Behavioral Management
Progress documentation
Medication Administration
Community integration
Patient Assessments
Interests
Software
Microsoft Office (newest version), Sales Force, Therap, CMI software programs
Timeline
Customized Employment Case Coordinator - Human Support Services
06.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional - My Life My Home
07.2020 - Current
Individual Care Aide - Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative
08.2019 - 06.2022
Paraprofessional Educator/Junior High Special Ed - Marissa Junior Senior High School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Family Service Counselor - SCI Corporation Inc./East Lawn Funeral Home
09.2016 - 05.2018
University of Phoenix - No Degree, Gerontology Healthcare Administration
05.2001 -
Various Sales Schools - No Degree, Sales And Marketing Education
05.2001 -
Account Management and Sales - Various Positions Spanning Over 30 Years
12.1985 - 09.2015
Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Bachelor of Science, Speech Communications
08.1981 - 05.1985