Evelyn Polan
Warren,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vocational Specialist - Pre-ETS - Job Coach
Blue Sky Employment LLC
Warren, OH
07.2024 - Current
- Communicate with DODD for the purpose of coordinating and monitoring services that are being provided in accordance with the individual service plan and intended outcome.
- Participate in team meetings: annual meetings, quarterly meetings, special team meetings.
- Communicate issues & provide updates regarding individuals receiving services in a timely and effective manner.
- Maintain effective relationships with other employee, individuals, parents, guardians, and state and local community services agencies.
- Provided vocational guidance, career counseling and job development services to individuals with disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of clients' abilities, interests, and experience to identify appropriate employment goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with employers to create job opportunities that match the skills and interests of clients.
- Monitored client progress in job placements and provided support when needed.
- Assisted clients in developing job search skills such as interviewing techniques, resume preparation, completing applications and networking with potential employers.
Outcome Specialist
Fairhaven Industries
Niles, OH
06.2018 - 10.2023
- Communicate with SSA's for the purpose of coordinating and monitors that services are being provided in accordance with the individual service plan and intended outcome.
- Provide training & technical assistance for all employees who work with the individuals being served and educate staff regarding goals, outcomes, services and support for all individuals.
- Monitor for MUI's and UI's, take immediate action to ensure health & safety & welfare of the individuals are being supported.
- Participate in team meetings: annual meetings, quarterly meetings, special team meetings and plan revision meetings.
- Communicate issues & provide updates regarding individuals receiving services in a timely and effective manner.
- Maintain effective relationships with other employee, individuals, parents, guardians, and state and local community services agencies.
Direct Support Professional
Fairhaven
Niles, OH
01.2013 - 06.2018
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
Youngstown03.2010
Transferred To ITT - Technical Institute - Criminal Justice
International Academy of Design And Technology - Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Psychology
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Budget Planning & Event planning
- Presenting Ideas and Plans
- Work planning & Prioritizing
- Problem Solving - Relationship building - Negotiation
- Discretion and Confidentiality
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
- CPR & First Aid
- Crises Intervention Training, CPI
- Self-Defense
- Nartecneth-1 & Co-2 Detection Kits
- Medication Administration certification 1-2 and 3
Computer and productivity software:
- Microsoft Word: Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Fax, typing, filing, multi-line phone system,copier, accounting, PC, Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet, Databases, Data Entry - etc.
Timeline
Vocational Specialist - Pre-ETS - Job Coach
Blue Sky Employment LLC
07.2024 - Current
Outcome Specialist
Fairhaven Industries
06.2018 - 10.2023
Direct Support Professional
Fairhaven
01.2013 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
Transferred To ITT - Technical Institute - Criminal Justice
International Academy of Design And Technology - Pittsburgh
- CPR & First Aid
- Crises Intervention Training, CPI
- Self-Defense
- Nartecneth-1 & Co-2 Detection Kits
- Medication Administration certification 1-2 and 3
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