Joy Ellen Sauter
Seattle,WA
Summary
Invested mental health and educational advocate dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in crisis and behavioral management. Respectful and compassionate professional offering a 25-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Supervisor
Seattle Humane
01.2021 - Current
- Streamlined volunteer recruitment process for improved efficiency and increased retention rates by 40%.
- Enhanced volunteer engagement by implementing comprehensive training programs and ongoing support for over 500 diverse volunteers.
- Developed targeted outreach strategies to attract diverse groups of volunteers, fostering an inclusive environment and strategic relationships with vocational rehabilitation service providers
Case Manager
Centre House
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying and diagnosing mental health and substance abuse issues, and implementing necessary interventions.
- Improved client satisfaction by efficiently addressing concerns or grievances in a timely manner.
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans for 27 bed homeless shelter to increase outcomes of permanent housing by 83%.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Nittany Valley Charter School
08.2012 - 02.2016
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each student, including lesson plan development and project designed curriculum that engaged students from 12 different countries.
- Supported over 30 students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Sociology
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PAAmeriCorps Intern - Social Work
Centre County Youth Service Bureau
Bellefonte, PA07.2008
Therapeutic Foster Parent - Therapeutic Foster Parent Certification
Centre County Children And Youth
Bellefonte, PA03.2008
Diversity and Inclusion Facilitator - Diversity And Inclusion Certificate of Completion
Building Bridges
Shippensburg, PA05.1995
Skills
- Excellent Written and Oral Communication
- Teaching and Individualized Special Education Instruction
- Behavioral Management
- Parental Interaction and Mediation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Emotional Regulation
- Crisis Intervention and Conflict Resolution
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Family Dynamics Understanding
- Active Listening
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Multicultural Competence
- Staff Oversight and Staff Management
- Complex Disability and Spectrum Disorder Knowledge
- Child and Adolescent Development and Mental Health
- Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis
Publications
- Writer and Editor: An Injustice! An Injustice!
- Writer and Editor: Mental Health & Addictions Community Mental Health and Addictions Community
- Writer: Scary Mommy Joy Ellen Sauter
- Writer: Your Tango Joy Ellen Sauter's Profile | YourTango
- Writer: Mamamia Joy Ellen Sauter - Mamamia Author
- Writer: P.S., I love you When Love is Not Enough: the Last Days of a Birth Mother
Languages
ASL
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Volunteer Supervisor
Seattle Humane
01.2021 - Current
Case Manager
Centre House
01.2016 - 01.2018
Special Education Paraprofessional
Nittany Valley Charter School
08.2012 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Sociology
The Pennsylvania State University
AmeriCorps Intern - Social Work
Centre County Youth Service Bureau
Therapeutic Foster Parent - Therapeutic Foster Parent Certification
Centre County Children And Youth
Diversity and Inclusion Facilitator - Diversity And Inclusion Certificate of Completion
Building Bridges
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