Hi, I’m
Jill Kruft-Johnson
Employment and Career Navigator
Franklin,IN
Summary
A purposeful business professional with 8 years of experience in serving adults with disabilities, by leading, innovating and refining program systems to maximize results.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Easterseals CrossroadsIndianapolis, IN
Lead Career Navigator
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Lilly Grant funded Pathways to Opportunities Program, Primary point of contact for clients, working closely in an 18-month program, facilitating all meetings, building on necessary skills, and strengths in meeting their goals toward self-sufficiency
- Partnering with several stakeholders, and community centers
- Lead Summary
- Provide training and mentoring to Pathways to Opportunity Career Navigators, with an emphasis on program implementation, customer service forms, documentation, accessing files, data, in support of Navigators while working with clients through the 18-month process
- Conducts weekly team meetings
- Will review, critique, and approve Participant Employment Plans, and meeting agendas.
Adult Day and Community Services, Putnam County Comprehensive ServicesGreenwood, IN
Assistant Director
08.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Administer the activities of the department in support of policies, goals, and objectives established by the Director of Day Services and the Executive Management Committee by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors
- Responsible for, Responsible for training and supervising Program Managers for all Day Service Programs
- Responsible for overall supervision of day programs
- Provide consistent and accurate information to Day Services Director
- Participates in all intakes, referrals and NJISP process regarding placements
- Act as a liaison to DDD regarding his/her assigned Day Programs.
I Am Boundless of MedinaGreenwood, Medina, IN, OH
Community Integration Manager
05.2018 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Provided direct client services for disabled adults, in the areas of employment counseling, client needs, assessment, vocational evaluation, employment preparation, training, referral to community resources and support services, program eligibility
- Plan and implement programming that meets outcomes in service and community opportunities
- Plan and oversee all transportation schedules and state appropriated billing.
Creative Learning WorkshopAkron, OH
Community Employment Specialist
10.2016 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Knowledge of Vocational Rehabilitation, Workforce Innovation, Opportunity Act, Rehabilitation Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act
- This position consists of providing coaching and job training skills as well as building relationships with partners and stakeholders
- Leadership
- Successfully led a team to exceed sales goals while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction scores.
Akron PrideAkron, OH
Events Coordinator
01.2015 - 01.2023
Job overview
Coventry Local School District, Community Events OrganizerAkron, OH
01.2011 - 01.2015
Job overview
Education
University of Akron
Associates from Community Services/Social Services
1997
University Overview
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Adult Mental Health First Aid USA
May 13th, 2024
University Overview
Skills
- Self - Starter
- Proficient in MS office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and most virtual platforms)
- Community Development
- Marketing
- Programming planning & evaluating
- Budget Planning
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Emotional Support
- Digital Filing
- Career Guidance
- Employment Opportunities
- Job Search Strategies
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Interactive Learning
- Job Fairs
- Critical Thinking
- Constructive Feedback
- Client Satisfaction
- Family Involvement
- Reading Comprehension
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Positive Atmosphere Promotion
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Job Counseling
- Program Management
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Professional Development Training
- Community Involvement
- Performance Monitoring
- Self - Starter
- Effective Listening
- Social Perceptiveness
- Program Coordination
- Excellent Reading Comprehension
- Vocational Planning
- Behavioral Analysis
- Organizational Abilities
- Social Understanding
- Multicultural Populations
- Workforce Development
- Stress Management
- Resume Building
- Administrative Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Administration Collaboration
- Job Placement Referrals
- Abuse Identification
- Documentation
- Editing
- Workshops
Timeline
Lead Career Navigator
Easterseals Crossroads
02.2023 - Current
Assistant Director
Adult Day and Community Services, Putnam County Comprehensive Services
08.2022 - 02.2023
Community Integration Manager
I Am Boundless of Medina
05.2018 - 10.2021
Community Employment Specialist
Creative Learning Workshop
10.2016 - 05.2018
Events Coordinator
Akron Pride
01.2015 - 01.2023
Coventry Local School District, Community Events Organizer
01.2011 - 01.2015
University of Akron
Associates from Community Services/Social Services
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Adult Mental Health First Aid USA