Seeking an employer where I can utilize my outstanding skills, knowledge, and abilities to be a great asset to the company while enhancing the company's productivity and reputation.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Outreach Specialist
Aspire Health Partners
08.2023 - Current
Responsible for providing a multitude of essential functions regarding the coordination of services regarding reintegration into the community of people who are homeless.
These functions include, but are not limited to providing outreach services, such as linking them to entitlement and housing, conducting assessments and completing referrals, assisting clients with benefits, negotiating the criminal justice system, and advocating for diversion when appropriate.
Adhering to contractual obligations, serving as case manager and acting representative to committees and community planning, and completing required training and meetings.
Youth Navigator / Director of Youth Services
Stop the Violence and Embrace, Inc.
07.2021 - Current
Responsible for helping set expectations and review eligibility.
Work in conjunction with the youth services team to provide services and activities to youth enrolled.
Provides youth with the benefits of two organizations with a vested interest in crafting pathways to success and a better future.
Provide mentorship, employment training, life skills, and tutoring sessions.
Provide community activities and resources with other providers/organizations.
Provide Youth workshops and community forums.
Employment Specialist
Dismas Charities Inc.
07.2020 - Current
Responsible for developing, coordinating, and enhancing the facility's employment assistance/placement program by ongoing and documented efforts to assist each program resident in securing and maintaining gainful employment.
Responsible for initial assessment of resident employment status, needs, aptitudes, and resources, including testing.
Responsible for completing and documenting all residents, including home confinement and/or electronic monitoring.
Follow up with the employer to maintain positive work performance.
Educator
The Sharing Center -ProjectRise
03.2024 - 05.2024
Workforce development
Provided individual career coaching sessions for employees seeking guidance on professional growth possibilities within the organization.
Organized professional development events such as workshops and seminars, expanding access to industry expertise for employees.
Enhanced workforce development by creating and implementing comprehensive training programs.
Educated job seekers on online employment formats and discussed specific requirements for online applications.
Facilitated job seeker interviews with prospective employers, obtained feedback from both parties and adjusted employment strategies.
Facilitated seminars on job readiness, resume writing, and career search resources.
Behavior Health Tech
Aspire Health Partner
08.2018 - 07.2023
Provide a multitude of essential functions regarding the care and rehabilitation of the clients.
Consistently observing individuals and documenting any change or unusual behavior.
Assisting therapy staff in group sessions, activities, and social activities including family and visitors.
Documenting necessary paperwork for each program and communicating effectively via the required technology to keep the agency abreast of all changes and updates.
Providing potential employment leads to residents.
William Just Center Program
Job Coach
employU Inc.
05.2019 - 07.2020
Develop employment opportunities and coordinate with employers the hiring, training, and necessary ongoing support required by individuals with various physical disabilities to maintain employment.
Facilitate positive relationships between co-workers with and without disabilities to ensure successful employment and maximize opportunities for lasting relationships.
Provided biweekly follow a-long services to ensure successful work performance.
Program Coordinator
Attain Inc.
09.2018 - 08.2019
Responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operation of the assigned home.
Ensure that the home is staffed in sufficient numbers to meet the needs of the residents.
Ensure that all individuals supervised by them adhere to Attain, Inc policies and procedures.
Counsel and discipline direct support professionals with the advice and consent of the Director of Residential Services.
Provide in-service training to Direct Support professionals on a weekly and monthly basis.
Audit data collection records routinely to ensure compliance with agency, local, state, and federal regulations.
Scheduled staff meetings, and staff in-service training as required by the agency, state, and federal standards.
Review all incident reports and take appropriate actions needed.
Staff Development/ Quality Assurance Coordinator
Fern Park Developmental Center
08.2017 - 06.2018
Assures staff development programs are implemented and available for all positions.
Develops tools and methods to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.
Arranges for training sessions to be presented by the person within each position, discipline, and by outside community agencies that can contribute to the facility training program.
Develops monthly in-service training calendar and posts notifications for staff.
Assists supervisors/managers in developing individualized training for employees as needed.
Maintain competency in teaching and training skills to deliver interesting and informative training programs.
Implementation of the 800-monitoring series for the facility.
Validate the corrective action plans required by the monitoring form are completed on time and correctly.
Ensure that a corrective action plan is implemented if monitoring is not occurring according to the required schedule or being completed which provides valid data.
Complete monthly monitoring reports and submit them to the Administrator and Corporate office.
Maintain monitoring forms for external monitoring review.
Behavior Program Specialist
Fern Park Developmental Center
04.2009 - 08.2017
Assist with the implementation of the individual personal center plan, service, and active treatment programming designed to address specific individual needs.
Monitor and train staff to ensure competency in Behavioral Support Plans procedures.
Graphs program data as specified and reports on individual's progress.
Assist with developing individualized Behavior Support Plans.
Monitor staff skills in implementing Behavior Support Plans.
Complete all internal monitoring tools as needed.
Provide in-service training to home managers and direct care staff and other staff on new/updated Behavior Support Plans.
Assist with orientation, providing specialized crisis intervention techniques (i.e., safety care) data collection, and documentation of problem behaviors.
A complete investigation of unusual incidents as requested.
House / Facility Manager
Fern Park Developmental Center
08.2004 - 03.2007
To provide quality care and training to residents in the implementation and delivery of active treatment services.
To supervise the activities of assigned personnel in maintaining an environment, which is conducive to the residents' development of increased functioning and overall quality of life.
Assume responsibility for the overall operation of homes on assigned shifts.
Monitor to ensure all active program data is collected throughout each shift.
Provide direct care to individuals in all homes as needed.
Ensure all Direct Support Professionals have staffing assignments.
Ensure that residents participate in scheduled and non-scheduled recreational activities including onsite activities and community outings.
Coordinate and ensure that residents' daily schedules are being followed.
Supported Employment Specialist
Sycamore Services Inc.
03.1989 - 06.2003
Develop employment opportunities and coordinate with employers the hiring training, and necessary ongoing support required by individuals with disabilities to maintain employment.
Facilitate positive relationships between co-workers with and without disabilities to ensure successful employment and maximize opportunities for lasting relationships.
Assist and support people with disabilities in gaining citizenship, involvement in their communities, and the development of friends and supports outside of the human service system.
Education
High School -
Shortridge High
Indianapolis, IN
06-1980
Kenny's Academy of Barbering College - undefined
Kenny's Academy of Barbering College
01-1995
Skills
Written and Oral Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Ability
Program Development to Completion
Able to Create and Achieve Short and Long-Term Goals
Management Skills
Strategic and Organizational Planning
Facilitation and Presentation Skills
Multitasked Oriented in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
Certification
Safety-Care Certified Trainer
CPR/First Aid/ AED, 2022-02-01, 2024-02-01
Timeline
Educator
The Sharing Center -ProjectRise
03.2024 - 05.2024
Community Outreach Specialist
Aspire Health Partners
08.2023 - Current
Youth Navigator / Director of Youth Services
Stop the Violence and Embrace, Inc.
07.2021 - Current
Employment Specialist
Dismas Charities Inc.
07.2020 - Current
Job Coach
employU Inc.
05.2019 - 07.2020
Program Coordinator
Attain Inc.
09.2018 - 08.2019
Behavior Health Tech
Aspire Health Partner
08.2018 - 07.2023
Staff Development/ Quality Assurance Coordinator
Fern Park Developmental Center
08.2017 - 06.2018
Behavior Program Specialist
Fern Park Developmental Center
04.2009 - 08.2017
House / Facility Manager
Fern Park Developmental Center
08.2004 - 03.2007
Supported Employment Specialist
Sycamore Services Inc.
03.1989 - 06.2003
Kenny's Academy of Barbering College - undefined
Kenny's Academy of Barbering College
High School -
Shortridge High
Military Service
Army, E 3, 1980-10-01, 1982-10-01
Area Of Expertise
Written and Oral Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Ability
Program Development to Completion
Able to Create and Achieve Short and Long-Term Goals
Management Skills
Strategic and Organizational Planning
Facilitation and Presentation Skills
Multitasked Oriented in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment