Jesse B Tilley
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals with disabilities. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Coordinator
Easter Seals Serving Greater Cincinnati
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Monitored job skill development progress of individuals with developmental disabilities in sheltered workshop environment
- Maintained accurate records and full compliance with government regulations and agency guidelines.
- Participated in meetings and discussions with internal and external stakeholders to discuss strategies for successful completion of service projects.
Service and Support Administrator
Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Service
11.2015 - 10.2016
- As part of Multi-Systems Team, developed positive working relationships with individuals with developmental disabilities, their legal representatives, and provider agencies
- Attended court dates with individuals, providing moral support, as well as disseminate information regarding Americans with Disabilities Act with legal team, as necessary
- Assisted individuals in accessing community supports, including food bank, volunteer opportunities, and employment opportunities
- Reviewed and coordinated with Major Unusual Incident investigations, as necessary
- Met or surpassed billing goals monthly
Service Coordinator
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
12.2013 - 11.2015
- Facilitated and coordinated annual person-centered plans of service for individuals served, many with significant legal and behavioral backgrounds
- Composed addendums as necessary
- Composed annual budgets for services to individuals, as well as prior authorizations and county funding
- Monitored provision of services to individuals by, at least, monthly home visits
- Facilitated team meetings, often monthly, to review behavioral concerns and progress of individuals with behavior support plans
- Reviewed and coordinated with Major Unusual Incident investigations, as necessary
- Met or surpassed billing goals monthly, often by fifty percent
Vocational Rehabilitation Specilaist
Goodwill Columbus- Workforce Development
03.2010 - 11.2013
- Coordinated with department managers of Goodwill Retail, Riverside Methodist Hospital, and Goodwill Workforce Development to institute and maintain internship sites for program participants
- Recruited and placed program participants into appropriate internship positions based on individual strengths and departmental needs
- Promoted development of interviewing, resume writing and etiquette skills.
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Assisted clients in exploring career options and vocational goals.
- Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals.
- Liaised with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Houck Limited/Veterans Transition Services
07.2008 - 04.2013
- Administered assessments for disabled veterans to explore occupational interests, academic achievement, personal disposition, and intellectual aptitudes
- Assisted with development of rehabilitation plan of services, i.e.: case management of up to 75 individuals regionally and internationally
- Administered preliminary and comprehensive vocational assessments.
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
- Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals.
- Assisted veterans in exploring career options and vocational goals.
Education
Master of Education - Counselor Education - School Counseling
Ohio University
12.2006
Skills
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Individualized Service Plans
- Resource Utilization
- Service Monitoring and Evaluation
- Rapport and Trust Building
- Notetaking and Documentation
- Community Liaison
- Needs Assessment
- Meeting Facilitation
- Telephone Communication
- Client Advocacy
Timeline
Service Coordinator
Easter Seals Serving Greater Cincinnati
10.2016 - 07.2017
Service and Support Administrator
Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Service
11.2015 - 10.2016
Service Coordinator
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
12.2013 - 11.2015
Vocational Rehabilitation Specilaist
Goodwill Columbus- Workforce Development
03.2010 - 11.2013
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Houck Limited/Veterans Transition Services
07.2008 - 04.2013
Master of Education - Counselor Education - School Counseling
Ohio University
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