Manage and care for 7 pets
Care for 13 houseplants
Visit neighbors and friends during week ends
Plant garden spring season
- Crafting homemade beer using specialized equipment and brewing techniques
Carol McKennon
Curtis,NE
Summary
- I have the ability to relate to persons who are ill, who have disabling conditions, minorities, and different socioeconomic backgrounds. I can interact and communicate well with most people, and in doing so gain the necessary trust and respect, to reach mutually satisfying outcomes. In completing tasks 1) I am dependable and determined to complete in a timely and correct manner. 2)Additionally, I am able to utilize suggestions and criticisms from supervisors.
high-volume settings.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Specialist
South West Area Training Services
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Composed and sent written communications via email
- Used Kindle device and google meet to produce training videos
- Interviewed persons with Developmental Delays to learn overall well being and hopes/dreams
- Reviewed Individual Plans And Programs
- Created narrative for training videos for Direct Care Providers
- Greeted and communicated with coworkers and program participants
- Consulted with Administration for guidance and direction to meet goals
- Fifteen assessments were completed including person's goals, hopes and dreams
Program Manager (Promotion)
Mid Plains Center for Professional Services
01.1987 - 01.1989
- Developed instrument to evaluate applicant's existing independent living skills
- Evaluated and approved applications for admittance to the program
- Taught Independent Living Skills (cooking, nutrition, medication management, hygiene)
- Coordinated with Psychiatrist and Psychologist
- Composed monthly reports
- As a successful Independent Living Skills Program the agency received State Certification for approximately two years, and was then transferred to Goodwill Industries
Assistant Program Manager
Mid Plains Center for Professional Services
01.1987 - 01.1988
- Reviewed agency policies and State requirements for certification
- Composed Program Plan and schedule to meet State of Nebraska Requirements for certification
- Coordinated daily with Agency Director
- Attended staff meetings to report progress
Social Worker (Promotion)
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
08.1975 - 07.1976
- Review medical reports from Doctors/medical provider
- Determine applicant's eligibility for Medicaid
- Conduct home visited to verify health care needs
- Register eligible applicant for Medicaid Program
- Compose Case Plan
- Interview and hire Home Care Providers
- Review and approve time sheets
- Conduct telephone calls and record information gathered
- Forty 'clients' were provided with Medicaid Insurance/health care
Case Aide
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
01.1975 - 07.1975
- Made telephone calls and mailed information
- Schedule and coordinate work activities and documented services provided
- Observe and document parent/child in-house visitations
- Compose reports for court review at Case Manager's request
- Assist with in-home visits to potential Foster Parents
- Review case files and discard as appropriate
- Services were provided to ensure the safety of children
Education
Associates Degree - Business
Mid Plains Community College
North Platte, NEAssociate of Arts - Business Administration
Mid Plains Community College
North Platte, NE05-2022
Bachelor of Science Degree - Sociology, Psychology
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE06-1987
Skills
- Skill development
- Group and individual instruction
- Performance assessments
- Project management
- Program management
- Office administration
- Report preparation
- Documentation skills
- Interviewing
Accomplishments
Completed studies at Community College despite serious injuries from an auto accident
I am buying a house and independently care for property
I manage and care for 7 different pets
I frequently visit neighbors and friends
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Certification
Open Learning certificates:
- Advocacy Explained
- Autism
Walmart Training Certificates
- Customer Service
- Safety in the Workplace
- At risk behaviors
Interests
Timeline
Program Specialist
South West Area Training Services
06.2023 - 01.2024
Program Manager (Promotion)
Mid Plains Center for Professional Services
01.1987 - 01.1989
Assistant Program Manager
Mid Plains Center for Professional Services
01.1987 - 01.1988
Social Worker (Promotion)
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
08.1975 - 07.1976
Case Aide
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
01.1975 - 07.1975
Associates Degree - Business
Mid Plains Community College
Open Learning certificates:
- Advocacy Explained
- Autism
Walmart Training Certificates
- Customer Service
- Safety in the Workplace
- At risk behaviors
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Mid Plains Community College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Sociology, Psychology
University of Nebraska At Kearney
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