Jennifer M. Fischer
Menasha,WI
Summary
Dedicated Service Coordinator with over 15 years of experience working with families in both profit and not for profit organizations. Background includes managing county and state contracts, supervising teams, facilitating and participating in team meetings, interviewing and hiring team members, completing family assessments, coordinating evaluation and service plan development and assuring safeguards for families. Exceptional organizational, communication, interpersonal and relationship development skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Valley Packaging Industries
01.2018 - Current
- Coordinate and assist in the identification, evaluation, and plan development for children ages birth to three
- Facilitate the assessment of families’ strengths, concerns and priorities using Routines-Based Interviewing
- Provide resources for family members, other caregivers, and colleagues to help promote the child’s development and encourage the child’s participation in home and community activities and settings
- Collaborate with community agencies and professionals in order to provide timely and seamless services to children and their families
- Maintain files and documentation in compliance with agency and state regulations
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin, Inc
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Responsible for serving as central point for coordination of services for families in the Birth to Three Program, ensuring procedural safeguards are met, and maintaining confidentiality of records
- Provided support and consultation to outside providers including child care providers, social services and other community program staff
- Assisted in completing family assessments which identified outcomes
- Worked with families and children in their natural environment to promote independence and participation in daily routines and community activities.
Community Services Manager
Lutheran Social Services
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Supervised Support and Service Coordinators in 13 counties; facilitated quarterly team meetings; and problem-solved client grievances
- Interviewed, hired and trained a team of Service Coordinators and completed annual reviews for Service Coordinator staff
- Created and managed budgets for the State Children’s Long-Term Support Waiver contract, Katie Beckett contract, and five Children’s Long-Term Support County contracts which ensured expenses remained within budget restrictions
- Developed and maintained program best practice standards
Support and Service Coordinator
Lutheran Social Services
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Assisted clients in gaining access to services, completed assessments and evaluations to determine eligibility, ensured requirements for service coordination were met, and compiled and maintained required documentation
- Assessed client needs and identified professional services and informal supports necessary which ensured client safety and stability
- Developed, reviewed and evaluated individual service plans and updated as appropriate
- Established and maintained positive, effective working relationships with participants, families, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, county agencies, service agencies, volunteers and community organizations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
University of Wisconsin La Crosse
La Crosse, Wisconsin1999
Skills
- Individual Service Plan Expertise
- Home Visiting Experience
- Knowledge of Child Development
- Collaboration with Families, Intervention Team Members and Community Partners
- Knowledge of Developmental Assessment
- Transition Planning Experience
- Participation in Interdisciplinary Meetings
- Knowledge of Community Resources
Certification
Certified Children’s Long-Term Support Functional Screener 2005 - 2012
Children’s Long-Term Support Waiver and Outcomes Training
Reflective Practice
Cultural Competence
Routines Based Interview
Timeline
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Valley Packaging Industries
01.2018 - Current
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin, Inc
01.2012 - 12.2017
Community Services Manager
Lutheran Social Services
01.2010 - 01.2012
Support and Service Coordinator
Lutheran Social Services
01.2005 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
University of Wisconsin La Crosse
Certified Children’s Long-Term Support Functional Screener 2005 - 2012
Children’s Long-Term Support Waiver and Outcomes Training
Reflective Practice
Cultural Competence
Routines Based Interview
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