Karen Meyer
Rochester,MN
Summary
Effective, energetic, committed, advocate and leader promoting inclusion of people with diverse abilities in the areas of daily living. Committed professional with 31 years sustaining a well attended activity program that excels and showcases individual's abilities. High character standards, high performance and high commitment. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
AccessABLE Recreation Program Coordinator
City Of Rochester Minnesota
06.1992 - 11.2023
- Researched, planned and organized meaningful and impactful activities and special events for individuals living with disabilities, ages 2 years and older.
- Developed and marketed activities and events.
- Maintained inventory of needs, equipment and supplies.
- Interviewed, trained, and supervised a part time staff and volunteers.
- Facilitated activities and events
- Developed and maintained successful collaborative partnerships with community agencies, organizations, and families.
- Tracked program spending, enrollments and attendance to produce monthly as well as annual reports for recreation director, administration, and city council.
- Evaluated program goals, services, and vision with recreation director and my department to establish a sustainable program.
- Conducted trainings, staff meetings, and community meetings to promote organization and educational opportunities.
- Managed accident and incident reports, timesheets, and all required employee and payroll paperwork for staff.
- Assigned schedules and specific tasks to staff for optimal coverage.
- Trained staff in service policies, safety requirements and specifics of activities.
- Monitored staff performance, professionalism and service quality.
- Empowered workers to independently handle common issues and maintain strict safety standards.
- Helped customize plans for participants based on their age and/or ability level, and personal needs.
- Developed loyalty and retained participants by resolving and/or strategizing diverse concerns and issues involving participants.
- Assessed and adapted program activities, space, and goals with staff in order to make activity as accessible and successful as possible for participant & family.
Assistant Social Worker
Samaritan Bethany
08.1989 - 10.1991
- Assisted with coordinating referrals to community services to help residents obtain needed support.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care and update care planning for residents.
- Detailed residents' medical and social needs for personnel and arranged for appropriate services.
- Protected clients' health information with strict protocols focused on controlling access to confidential information.
- Transitioned residents and supporting family members to facility protocols and operational standards, answering questions and resolving problems during onboarding processes.
- Completed social histories and evaluations for new residents to identify needs and strengths.
- Completed pre-admission home visits.
- Supported department leadership in handling day-to-day management needs of social services division.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Winona State University
Winona, MN06.1989
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
Rochester, MN06.1982
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Advocacy
- Behavioral Management
- Community Relations
- Group Coordination
- Program Assessment, Development & Improvement
- Public Speaking
- Special Event Planning
- Staff Scheduling
Timeline
AccessABLE Recreation Program Coordinator
City Of Rochester Minnesota
06.1992 - 11.2023
Assistant Social Worker
Samaritan Bethany
08.1989 - 10.1991
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Winona State University
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
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