LAURA ROBERSON
Leitchfield,KY
Summary
Professional with extensive experience as a Court Designated Specialist at AOC, adept in case plan development and documentation. Proven ability to cultivate strong interpersonal relationships and monitor program outcomes, ensuring effective service delivery. Committed to continuous improvement and fostering positive stakeholder engagement in juvenile justice initiatives.
Top-notch communicator with excellent time management, organizational skills, and adaptability.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Designated Specialist
AOC
06.2019 - Current
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Attended all required trainings
- Cultivated positive relationships with a multitude of stakeholders, including FAIR Team members
- Received and processed public and status offenses
- Conducted Preliminary Inquiry on juveniles
- Recommended informal or formal processing based on criteria
- Kept statistical data
- Staffed, scheduled, and conducted FAIR Team meetings
- Created and supervised diversion agreements
- Maintain detailed records and case notes
- Processed juveniles taken into custody by law enforcement
- Volunteered to assist other counties and districts where needed
Target Case Manager/Supervisor
Communicare
11.2011 - 05.2019
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, therapists, to develop and implement individualized case plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Coordinated with community stakeholders for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts to support youth activities provided by the CMHC.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
TEACHER (Special Education and Regular Classroom)
Breckinridge County Board Of Education
06.1992 - 11.2010
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations, including, but not limited to open response, on-demand writings and rubrics to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in professional development meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Utilized ARC (Admissions and Release Committee) to develop IEP's (Individualized Education Plans) for individual students
- Participated in committees (PTO, Site-Based, Comprehensive School Improvement Plan) as required.
- Worked at school activities such as festivals and sporting events
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KYBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-4, 5-6 Self Contained; LBD
University of Louisville
Louisville, KYSkills
- Documentation proficient
- Organizational ability
- Continuous improvement oriented
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Case Plan development
- Case management monitoring
- Knowledge of Juvenile Justice
- Communication
- Empathy
- Personable
- Responsible
- Willing to assist where needed
Timeline
Court Designated Specialist
AOC
06.2019 - Current
Target Case Manager/Supervisor
Communicare
11.2011 - 05.2019
TEACHER (Special Education and Regular Classroom)
Breckinridge County Board Of Education
06.1992 - 11.2010
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-4, 5-6 Self Contained; LBD
University of Louisville