Kate Moriarty
Middletown,CA
Summary
What I offer...
- Experienced counselor with knowledge of developmental and clinical assessment tools to inform and guide person-centered services for people with developmental disabilities.
- Ability to navigate clients toward available health, mental health, and special education service agencies for necessary services.
- Compassionate listener with deep empathy and lived experience to inform my counseling skills and service recommendations.
- Strong communication and analytical skills to support person-centered objectives and client outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intake Specialist, Contracted Provider
North Bay Regional Center
08.2015 - Current
- Counsel and guide clients and their families through the Intake and Eligibility process for obtaining Developmental Disability Services in California;
- Complete detailed social assessments and submit focused, well-written reports to clinical and administrative staff;
- Determine need for further clinical evaluation and submit referral;
- Advise and refer clients and their families to community-based health and special education providers;
- Obtain and review pertinent medical, mental health, and special education records;
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings to determine eligibility and plan program needs for clients;
- Maintain and submit all necessary documentation as required by the California Department of Developmental Services.
Client Resource Consultant
North Bay Regional Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Maintained a working knowledge of community-based programs serving people with developmental disabilities in Napa County, Sonoma County, and Solano County, California;
- Collaborated with administrative staff on program needs, risk assessment, quality assurance, and reporting requirements;
- Guided and advised service coordinators with program referrals.
Service Coordinator
North Bay Regional Center
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Supported persons with developmental disabilities ages 3-25 through the Individualized Program Planning process while coordinating necessary services to support client independence.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Touro University California, Graduate School of Education
Mare Island, Vallejo, CaliforniaBachelor of Arts - English Language
State University of New York At Binghamton
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Program development
- Needs assessment
- Excellent communication
- Eligibility review
- Client and family interviews
- Program coordination
- Writing and presentation
- Microsoft and Adobe programs
Certification
- ACRE-approved National Certificate in Employment Services, 2024
- CPR/AED/First-Aid, 2024
- Special Education Teaching Credential, 2009
Timeline
Intake Specialist, Contracted Provider
North Bay Regional Center
08.2015 - Current
Client Resource Consultant
North Bay Regional Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
Service Coordinator
North Bay Regional Center
01.2010 - 01.2013
Master of Arts - Special Education
Touro University California, Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
State University of New York At Binghamton