Cassie Zemis
Salem
Summary
Compassionate Family Support Coordinator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in case management, crisis intervention, and community resource coordination. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to effectively meet client needs while fostering positive outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Family Support Coordinator
Community Crossroads
Atkinson
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinated support services for families to effectively navigate community resources, enhancing their access to vital assistance.
- Collaborated with local agencies to streamline service delivery, ensuring clients receive timely and appropriate support.
- Assisted families in accessing financial aid and health resources effectively.
- Advocated for family needs within organizational and community settings.
- Provided case management services to families in need.
- Advised clients on available benefits and entitlements such as welfare assistance programs.
- Coordinated communication between various service providers and families in order to ensure continuity of care.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources such as housing, employment, education, and health care services.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, protocols.
- Communicated regularly with caseworkers from other agencies involved in a client's case.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings regarding clients' progress and treatment plan implementation.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Collaborated with other agencies to facilitate access to additional resources for clients' needs.
Paraprofessional- Preschool
Salem School District
Salem
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Implemented instructional strategies to enhance student comprehension and participation.
- Supported teachers in classroom management, fostering student engagement and participation.
- Supported students with special needs in daily tasks and learning activities.
- Assisted students with special needs during daily lessons and activities.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Collaborated in implementing individualized behavior management strategies to enhance student focus.
- Facilitated academic instruction, providing support to students in completing assignments and understanding material.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
Paraprofessional
Londonderry School District- MooseHill
Londonderry
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Led small group sessions to reinforce lesson concepts and skills, improving student understanding.
- Assisted students with special needs in daily tasks and learning activities to enhance their learning experience.
- Implemented behavior management strategies for individual students during classroom sessions.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to effectively redirect negative behaviors, fostering a positive classroom environment.
- Maintained a safe and organized classroom environment for effective learning.
Toddler Teacher
The World of Discovery
Londonderry
04.2009 - 04.2020
- Developed engaging lesson plans for toddler age groups.
- Facilitated daily activities promoting social and emotional skills.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for children to explore.
- Developed and implemented a variety of age-appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development in toddlers.
- Implemented age-appropriate educational games and exercises.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects, music, storytelling, dramatic play.
- Assisted in potty training young children.
- Collaborated with other teachers in planning lessons that were tailored to meet the needs of each child.
- Engaged parents in meaningful conversations about their child's growth and development.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessment results, developmental milestones achieved.
Education
Registered Behavior Technician -
Salem School District
08.2021 - 02.2023
Londonderry High School
Londonderry, NHSome College (No Degree) - Infant And Toddler Development
Granite State College
Manchester, NHSkills
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Benefit counseling
- Advocacy skills
- Documentation proficiency
- Client documentation
- Community resources
- Community outreach
- Interagency collaboration
- Resource coordination
- Record keeping
- Effective communication
- Parenting education
- Community collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Continuous improvement
- Child welfare
- Multitasking
- Relationship building
- Multitasking
Timeline
Family Support Coordinator
Community Crossroads
02.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional- Preschool
Salem School District
08.2021 - 02.2023
Registered Behavior Technician -
Salem School District
08.2021 - 02.2023
Paraprofessional
Londonderry School District- MooseHill
08.2020 - 07.2021
Toddler Teacher
The World of Discovery
04.2009 - 04.2020
Londonderry High School
Some College (No Degree) - Infant And Toddler Development
Granite State College