Lena Martino
Tuckahoe,NY
Summary
Accomplished Self Employed Consultant in providing Transition Coordination for students with neurodiversity in school districts across Westchester County, New York. Extensive contacts and a deep understanding of student and family advocacy to facilitate successful transitions for students with disabilities. Expert in community outreach and vocational training opportunities. Person Centered Planning to achieve the hopes and dreams of each individual student and adult.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Transition Coordinator
Self Employed Consultant
09.2000 - Current
-Submit packets for students with disabilites to be eligible for support services from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH)
-Provide transition timelines to student/families regarding transition goals for IEP, Guardianship, Supported Decision Making, Power of Attorney, Health Proxy
-Assist student and families with Care Organizations, Care Coordinators, Vocational Counselors, Case Managers where applicable
-Provide information on pathways to attaining a high school diploma, supported employment, day habilitation services, vocational training opportunities
-Provide information and guide students/families with appropriate placement for non degree colleges, vocational training opportunities, and colleges offering degrees and certifications
-Knowledge of colleges with strong social and academic support for students with Autism, Global Delays, Neurodiversity, and Physical Challenges
-Assist with transportation options including driver license evaluations, travel training options, para transit applications, reduced bus fare applications
-Provide clarity on Medicaid Waiver, Social Security Supplemental payments, use of Self Direction funding
-Extensive contacts with state agencies, vocational training programs, college admission counselors, residential adult settings, Care Organizations, Supported Employment Agencies, Day Habilitation Programs
Teaching Assistant-Job Developer-Inclusion
Southern Westchester BOCES
09.1988 - 06.1999
-Provide support in classroom curriculum, implementing behavioral support plans, IEP goals
-Develop employment opportunities in communities across Westchester County, NY
-Provide vocational assessments for positive placement outcomes
-Worked in school districts across Westchester County, NY in providing best practices focused on inclusion for students with disabilities
-Worked in school districts across Westchester County, NY in providing best practices focused on inclusion for students with disabilities
-Provide community based instruction
Education
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY05.1982
Skills
-Understanding of hopes and dreams of students and families
-Self Advocacy for students/families
- Parent of an adult with global delays, neurological delays
-Extensive contacts with school districts and state agencies across the region
-Effective Time Management
-Active Listener
-Organized
-Efficient problem solving skills
-Community Outreach and Connections
Additional Information
-Advisory Board member of the Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health which provides support for people living with emotional, behavioral, or cognitive differences since September 2018
-Trained and implemented Facilitated Communication for people with Autism
Timeline
Transition Coordinator
Self Employed Consultant
09.2000 - Current
Teaching Assistant-Job Developer-Inclusion
Southern Westchester BOCES
09.1988 - 06.1999
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Mercy University
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