Danette M McCarroll
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team. With over 15 years working with the Chicago Public Schools as a liaison between the public and private sector.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Transition Specialist
Menta Academy
Chicago, Illinois
01.2017 - 11.2022
- Managed caseload of 25 or more special needs students transitioning back into mainstream settings with Chicago Public Schools; Met quota of 10% of student population as contracted; Acted as Liaison between Chicago Public Schools and Private Sector; Kept running monthly report to Administration; Kept in regular contact with staff and parents as to progress; Counseled students through process; Offer suggestions and advised staff of receiving school as to better serve students
Administrator
South Central Community Services
Chicago, IL
01.2004 - 03.2016
- Successfully Plan and Schedule IEP Meetings with CPS Representative for over 70 students.
- Send notices to parents about meetings, coordinator service providers for students to obtain goals, contact parents regarding concerns and facilitate meetings.
- Performed trainings with new teachers and social workers on new electronic Individual education planning system.
- Attend CPS Trainings on electronic Individual education planning and brought information back to school to train staff.
- Work with teachers, social workers and service providers to ensure successful Individual education planning completion.
- Identify, counsel, and initiate reintegration of students to their neighborhood schools.
- Act as liaison between CPS schools and private sector school to facilitate reintegration process for students.
- Monitor placement of these students and generate reports to be submitted to CPS about student progress.
- Mediate and problem solve any issues that arise during this process.
- Maintain frequent contact with parents during process.
- Assist parents with applying to CPS schools for their children.
- Assist in development of truancy plans for students.
- Make home visits to student homes when necessary to improve attendance.
- Send monthly letters to student homes regarding dates absent from school.
Case Manager
Aunt Martha's Youth Services
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Managed caseload of 25 teen parents counseling and mentoring them; Advocated for them at bi-annual administrative case reviews and permanency hearings.
- Responsible for development of safety, service, and discharge plans to facilitate independence.
- Conducted monthly home visits to ensure safety of teen and children.
Case Manager
Ada S. McKinley
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Managed caseload of over 50 clients in Specialized Foster Care; Conducted home visits to ensure safety of children in their homes.
- Provided service referrals and documented interaction related to individual cases Licensed relative and non-relative foster home for specific capacity.
- Conducted home visits to perform inspections of space requirements by State regulations.
- Gathered individual information to run Federal and State background checks.
- Attended quarterly court hearings for each individual child to report progress or lack thereof and assist in developing permanency goals for children.
Education
B.S - Business Management
Southern Illinois University
1990
Skills
- Administrative
- Discharge plans
- Documentation
- Mediate
- Meetings
- Progress
- Advocacy and Counseling
- Telephone etiquette
- Recordkeeping and data input
- Problem resolution
- Relationship development
- Program Improvements
Work Availability
monday
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sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Transition Specialist
Menta Academy
01.2017 - 11.2022
Administrator
South Central Community Services
01.2004 - 03.2016
Case Manager
Aunt Martha's Youth Services
01.2002 - 01.2004
Case Manager
Ada S. McKinley
01.1999 - 01.2001
B.S - Business Management
Southern Illinois University
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