Dedicated human service professional with a mission to enrich the developmental disability community experience through a person-centered approach. Highly skilled in navigating community resources and providing effective program leadership. Passionate about consistently pursuing a positive and caring team to offer the community an excellent caregiver experience. Strong belief in celebrating unique talents and turning obstacles into opportunities, ensuring each individual receives the utmost care for a desired life.
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Collita Richardson
Windsor Mill,MD
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Fairfax County Government
Developmental Specialist II
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Guided developmentally disabled adults through customized Home and Community Medicaid Waiver supports and services.
- Enhanced developmental progress by implementing person centered planning strategies for individual clients.
- Established strong relationships with community resources, connecting clients with additional services as needed to support their development.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks effectively while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Maintained detailed records of each client's progress, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference and collaboration among team members.
Jill’s House (Faith based organization)
Program Manager
03.2013 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations for a respite program for individuals with disabilities complying with policies and regulations.
- Supervised up to 16 DSP staff in the goal of exceptional, holistic person-centered care.
- In charge of arranging the transportation program and managing the day-to-day operations of several program settings, such as summer day camp and short-term overnight respite.
- Implemented and lead training program for new staff training cycles.
- Positively communicated expectations and mission to create a spirited approach to the school program.
- Interviewed and hired employees, identified caring and compassionate staff that reflect the character and core values of purposeful excellence the organization reflects through recruitment and interview efforts.
- Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
- Enhanced partnership by cultivating relationships and providing timely communication on significant issues and developments.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring adherence to industry standards and guidelines throughout the program lifecycle.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
Fairfax County Public Schools
Office Assistant
03.2017 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Interacted with parents, students, administrators, employees, and suppliers
- In addition to supporting Supported school administration through the secretarial program, specific tasks for this position include managing student assistants and substitute teachers
- Managed and assigned substitute teachers contact information and, cultivated relationships with all substitutes to provide a positive work site environment.
- Oversaw the student office assistants each period, assigning appropriate clerical tasks, behavior management supporting and celebrated student work
- Executed multiple programs and special activity tasks with the use of exceptional organization skills increasing department efficiency.
Education
Notre Dame of Maryland UniversityBaltimore, Maryland
Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Arts Emphasis in Education
06.2021
University Overview
Skills
- Person Centered planning strategies
- Documentation And Reporting
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Staff Training and Development
- Program Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Intellectual disability strategies
- Autism spectrum understanding
Certification
- Active CPR and First Aid
- Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional
Foundational Past Experience
Foundational Past Experience
- Community Living Assistant - Provided planning and community supports in the community with The Arc of PG
- Group Home residential DSP -Provided health and safety supports to individuals in residential setting with Melwood
- Job Coach - Provided transportation and job support to individuals with Bay Community Supports Services
- Paraprofessional - Provided in classroom supports with St Coletta Charter School
Timeline
Developmental Specialist II
Fairfax County Government
02.2023 - Current
Office Assistant
Fairfax County Public Schools
03.2017 - 06.2019
Program Manager
Jill’s House (Faith based organization)
03.2013 - 12.2022
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Arts Emphasis in Education
- Active CPR and First Aid
- Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional
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