LAURA B. SCHULTZ
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Compassionate Job Coach known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in career counseling, resume building, and interview preparation techniques. Excel in communication, empathy, and motivational strategies to guide clients toward achieving employment goals. Committed to leveraging these skills to support job seekers in navigating the job market successfully.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Job Coach/Job Developer
Employment Options LLC
Milwaukee, WI
07.2021 - Current
- Assisting 50-75 individuals with disabilities enter/re-enter the work force
- Assisting in operations such as resume/references, cover letters, sample job applications
- Creating a safe environment for everyone to ask questions and learn through the process of job development prior to starting employment
- My job duties include job coaching (teaching clients how to complete their tasks through different learning techniques), researching employers for placements for each client, establishing meaningful relationships with clients, providing onsite/offsite support
- Using the services provided from DVR to ensure the successful placements for clients
- Maintained accurate records of services provided to each client including progress notes and case histories.
- Monitored client's performance in the workplace by conducting follow-up visits with employers or supervisors.
- Created a supportive environment for job seekers to practice interviewing techniques.
- Coached clients on appropriate workplace behavior and expectations.
- Identified barriers that prevent individuals from securing employment or advancing their careers.
- Negotiated wages, benefits packages, working hours. with potential employers on behalf of clients.
- Engaged in outreach activities within the community to connect with potential employers.
- Organized mock interviews for clients to practice their interviewing skills.
- Traveled to work locations to provide hands-on training, direct supervision and support to participants.
- Assisted participants in achieving highest level of independent functioning while receiving services.
Registered Behavior Technician
Mindcolor Autism Services
Franklin, WI
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Performing therapy with kids who are on the spectrum for Autism
- Performing Discrete Trial Training or Natural Environment training with clients
- Assisted the kids with learning new skills and interacting with peers
- Worked in home sessions, at the clinic, and at schools as well
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans based on individualized needs.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to ensure successful implementation of interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of all sessions conducted with students.
- Assisted in the development of positive behavior supports within the classroom environment.
- Implemented visual supports such as schedules, picture cards.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
- Instructed staff members on how to implement behavioral interventions and utilize positive reinforcement strategies effectively.
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
- Engaged students through play activities while incorporating therapeutic techniques.
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors for students while providing feedback when necessary.
Behavior Technician
Caravel Autism Services
Brookfield, WI
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Performing therapy with kids who are on the spectrum for Autism
- Create schedules for the kids to follow and have them try new activities and interact with peers
- Performed Discrete Trial Training with clients
- Worked in home sessions, at the clinic, and at daycares as well
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
- Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on teaching appropriate behavior modification techniques.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching.
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing rewards or praise for desired behaviors.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Reviewed data and progress reports with management and specialists to strategize program improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, German Language & Studies
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Whitewater, WI05.2020
Study abroad program - German language and culture
Philipps Universität Marburg
Marburg, Germany12.2019
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Wage trends
- Policy revisions
- Social media proficiency
- Job search strategies
- Job search training
- Interview training
- Job accommodations
- Job search planning
- Intake documentation
- Professional ethics
- Coaching meetings
- Task demonstrations
- Career guidance
- Interview coaching
Affiliations
- Played soccer at the competitive Collegiate level - continue to play during the week
Accomplishments
- Started off as a job coach and worked into the job development role based on progress/success
Timeline
Job Coach/Job Developer
Employment Options LLC
07.2021 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Mindcolor Autism Services
12.2020 - 05.2021
Behavior Technician
Caravel Autism Services
08.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, German Language & Studies
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Study abroad program - German language and culture
Philipps Universität Marburg
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