LATIA SNYDER
Akron
Summary
A service-focused Social Service Specialist with 15 plus years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Intervention Specialist Assistant
Akron Public Schools
Akron
08.2017 - Current
- Help maintaining a safe and effective classroom environment
- Assist with the implementation of IEP for each student served
- Provide individual and small group instruction under direct supervision of the teacher
Adult Day Service Coordinator
Louisa Ridge Adult Day Services
Cuyahoga Falls
08.2013 - 05.2017
- Facilitated clinical team, ISP and family meetings
- Provided leadership, training, and supervision of staff
- Coordinated a variety of services, including but not limited to activities, program services, family involvement, education and vocational programs
Day Program Specialist
Louisa Ridge Adult Day Services
Cuyahoga Falls
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Cared for individuals with severe and profound developmental disabilities, including assistance with activities of daily living, such as meal preparation and planning, medication administration, and personal care
- Helped consumers to develop gross/fine motor skills, communication, activities of daily living, and social skills
Direct Support Professional
Evant Inc.
Stow
06.2010 - 08.2014
- Supported individuals with disabilities in daily living activities.
- Assisted clients in developing personal goals and life skills.
- Implemented behavior support plans to promote positive interactions.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Law Enforcement
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio 02.2010 - 04.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio 01.2005 - 08.2007
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Coordination of activities/tasks
- Support for people with special needs
- Strong communicator
- Preparing general reports
- Maintaining records
- Managing complex consumer issues
Career Skills
- Interpersonal skills for developing therapeutic relationship with patients, family, guardians, and service providers
- Coordination of activities/tasks while providing support for people with special needs
- Strong communicator, preparing general reports, maintaining records, and getting information to necessary person(s)
- Ability to manage complex consumer issues
Timeline
Intervention Specialist Assistant
Akron Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Adult Day Service Coordinator
Louisa Ridge Adult Day Services
08.2013 - 05.2017
Day Program Specialist
Louisa Ridge Adult Day Services
08.2013 - 12.2015
Direct Support Professional
Evant Inc.
06.2010 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Law Enforcement
The University of Akron
02.2010 - 04.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
The University of Akron
01.2005 - 08.2007