Laura Bass
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Chicago
Summary
Seeking a managerial/administrative position which utilizes my experience in management and coordination of programs, services and interventions on behalf of the elderly, children and families in crisis.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Chicago Department of Family and Support Services
- Coordinate the City’s Ombudsman Program for 145 Long Term Care Facilities
- Supervised six full time Investigators, 25 part time staff, and 30 volunteers
- Provided Ombudsman Certification Training in according to Federal and State requirements.
- Conducted and made presentation to long term care facilities, community organizations, social service, city, state and federal agencies.
Program Director
Safe Haven for Ebenezer Outreach
01.2010 - Current
Lead Coordinator
Mentoring Plus Jobs
01.2010 - 01.2012
Safe Passage Supervisor
Manley High School
01.1994 - 01.2009
- (Retired)
Elder Abuse Trainer
Illinois Department on Aging
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Contracted to conduct training in Chicago for the Illinois Elder Abuse Program.
Elder Protective Investigator III
City of Chicago Department on Aging
01.1987 - 01.1994
- Supervise and monitor case investigation of reports of Elder Abuse for the entire City of Chicago.
- Coordinate services with City Departments, Community Agencies, Law Enforcement agencies, and the Court system for interventions and support.
- Provided training and technical assistance to community groups and social service providers.
Specialist in Aging I
Chicago Department on Aging
01.1983 - 01.1987
- Supervised and train on site staff for nutrition programs for seniors
- Coordinated and planned outreach efforts and activities for seniors
Youth Advocate, Illinois Status Offender Service
Better Boys Foundation
01.1982 - 01.1983
- Provided crisis intervention and counseling to youth and families.
- Arranged foster home placement.
- Made court appearance on behalf of status offenders.
- Prepared case histories for youth clients.
Social Worker and Head Teacher
Off the Street Boys Club
01.1975 - 01.1982
- Implemented Title XX Day Care
- Provided Social Services to families and individuals
- Supervised and trained teaching staff and implemented a balance program for 32 children age 2-5 year old for day care.
Education
BA - Sociology
Jackson State University
Jackson, Mississippi01.1972
Timeline
Program Director
Safe Haven for Ebenezer Outreach
01.2010 - Current
Lead Coordinator
Mentoring Plus Jobs
01.2010 - 01.2012
Safe Passage Supervisor
Manley High School
01.1994 - 01.2009
Elder Abuse Trainer
Illinois Department on Aging
01.1992 - 01.1995
Elder Protective Investigator III
City of Chicago Department on Aging
01.1987 - 01.1994
Specialist in Aging I
Chicago Department on Aging
01.1983 - 01.1987
Youth Advocate, Illinois Status Offender Service
Better Boys Foundation
01.1982 - 01.1983
Social Worker and Head Teacher
Off the Street Boys Club
01.1975 - 01.1982
Director of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Chicago Department of Family and Support Services
BA - Sociology
Jackson State University
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