Emily Rowlison
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Community Habilitation Worker at Heritage Christian Services, skilled in client advocacy and community integration. Successfully developed personalized plans that enhanced client independence and social engagement. Proven ability to implement effective behavior management strategies while fostering strong communication and problem-solving skills to achieve optimal outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Habilitation Worker
Heritage Christian Services
10.2019 - 11.2025
- Facilitated daily living skills for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Developed personalized habilitation plans to enhance individual growth and independence.
- Coordinated community integration activities to promote social engagement and inclusion.
- Monitored progress of clients, adjusting strategies to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support services.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to address challenging behaviors effectively.
- Enhanced client independence by implementing personalized habilitation plans and teaching daily living skills.
- Facilitated skill-building workshops for clients on topics such as budgeting, meal preparation, and household management.
- Documented client progress comprehensively through detailed case notes, incident reports, data collection sheets, and monthly summaries.
- Improved community integration for clients through organizing social outings, vocational support, and volunteer opportunities.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Head Camp Counselor
Sunshine Campus
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily activities and ensured safety protocols were followed for campers.
- Developed engaging programs that promoted teamwork, creativity, and personal growth among campers.
- Trained and mentored new counselors on camp policies and procedures to enhance team effectiveness.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to maintain a positive camp environment for all participants.
- Mentored junior counselors, providing guidance on best practices and conflict resolution.
- Facilitated team-building exercises, promoting collaboration among campers and staff.
- Supervised daily camp activities, ensuring safety and engagement for all participants.
- Implemented health and safety protocols, maintaining a secure environment for all attendees.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Worked with a number of campers with different disabilities and in different age groups
- Helped with lifts and toileting
Peer Academic Coach
Roberts Wesleyan University
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Guided students in academic skills and study strategies, enhancing overall learning outcomes.
- Developed personalized coaching plans tailored to individual student needs and goals.
- Facilitated workshops on time management and effective study techniques for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with faculty to identify at-risk students and provide targeted support interventions.
- Worked with college students with disabilities at the university that needed assistance inside and outside of the classroom
- Helped students take notes, do homework assignments, study for exams and tests, and helped read assignments and exams
- Assisted in the development of study skills, time management, and organizational strategies for increased academic success.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY05-2021
Skills
- Transportation assistance
- Client advocacy
- Social skills training
- Individualized support
- Meal planning
- Community integration
- Disability awareness
- Ability to lift
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Head Camp Counselor
Sunshine Campus
07.2022 - 08.2025
Community Habilitation Worker
Heritage Christian Services
10.2019 - 11.2025
Peer Academic Coach
Roberts Wesleyan University
08.2018 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Special Education
Roberts Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Roberts Wesleyan University