Latosha Vavak
Omaha,NE
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in case management and crisis intervention, adept at providing compassionate support to families and communities. Recognized for developing customized care plans that significantly enhance family dynamics and community relationships. Demonstrates exceptional productivity and efficiency in task completion, ensuring timely access to vital services and resources. Expertise in case management, crisis intervention, and behavioral counseling complemented by strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Supervisor
Steelhouse Omaha
Omaha, NE
05.2023 - Current
- Provided ongoing coaching, feedback, development opportunities, discipline when necessary to ensure employees are meeting expectations.
- Responded immediately to security threats, breaches and emergencies, following proper protocols.
- Worked efficiently in busy, high-risk settings while maintaining best-in-class standards of excellence for security initiatives.
High Needs Daycare Owner
Little Cubs Child Care
Elkhorn, NE
08.2020 - Current
- Worked closely with families from diverse backgrounds in order to meet individual needs of each child.
- Cultivated safe and happy child-friendly environment by implementing effective security, sanitation and policies and procedures.
- Organized activities such as games, arts and crafts, music, outdoor playtime, story time, field trips and other educational programs.
Parenting Coach Supervisor
Bear Family Ties/FWFK
Billings , MT
04.2017 - 06.2020
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals and families experiencing traumatic events.
- Managed parent support groups addressing topics such as positive discipline and parenting styles.
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
Lead Behavior Coach
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch
Billings, MT
03.2007 - 05.2011
- Worked directly with students and discussed behavioral goals and implementation of behavior intervention programs.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed to manage acute behavioral episodes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Education
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, NDSome College (No Degree) - Education
Montana State University, Billings
Billings, MTSkills
- Service-oriented
- Critical thinking
- Proficient in Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Client Case Management
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Empathy and Cultural Sensitivity
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Security Supervisor
Steelhouse Omaha
05.2023 - Current
High Needs Daycare Owner
Little Cubs Child Care
08.2020 - Current
Parenting Coach Supervisor
Bear Family Ties/FWFK
04.2017 - 06.2020
Lead Behavior Coach
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch
03.2007 - 05.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Education
University of North Dakota
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Montana State University, Billings
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