A dedicated and self-motivated guardian of person representative and MS Experimental Psychology graduate. Exemplary skills in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, teaching, research, and writing. Friendly and personable, making interaction with others pleasant and productive. Strong ability to stay organized and on top of deadlines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Guardian of Person Representative
Corporate Guardians, Inc.
10.2022 - Current
Work with a high client load with an overall role of making decisions in the client's best interest aligning with each ward's guardianship letters.
Coordinate supports, ensure client's needs are being met, follow Wisconsin State Statutes requirements for guardianship.
Collaborate internally as an agency with guardian of estate representatives to have a full understanding of each client's case at all times.
Experience working with Family Care, Managed Care Organizations, Department of Corrections, Lawyers, Law Enforcement, Medical professionals, Adult Protections Services, Child Protection Services, and Medicaid programs such as CLTS.
Conduct face to face visits with clients on either a monthly or quarterly basis.
Attend guardianship, protective placement, and other related hearings. Have experience testifying for client's best interest.
Ability to work with high acuity cases, crisis moments, and behavioral clients and families.
Targeted Service Coordinator
Innovative Health Care Concepts
01.2021 - 07.2021
Worked with adults with developmental disabilities to ensure a productive, healthy, and safe way of living.
Developed Individual Support Plans (ISPs) for clients that identified direction, issues, and action plan to achieve personal goals.
Worked closely with state and government programs as well as community resources to meet client's needs.
Provided crisis intervention to resolve problems, assess the need for professional services, and mediate disputes and conflicts.
Met with clients and client's support networks including family, providers, and care teams.
Kept client's progress notes, medical documents, and relevant information up to date and secured.
Prioritized conflicting demands with extremely tight turnaround times.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Idaho State University
08.2018 - 07.2020
Taught undergraduate Psychology courses including Introduction to Psychology and Developmental Psychology.
Developed class material following a semester long plan.
Graded exams, quizzes, and assignments and provided constructive feedback.
Gained a well-rounded understanding in Psychology that I was able to carry over into my work experience in Social Services.
Education
Master of Science - Experimental Psychology
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
07.2020
Master of Arts - Psychology & Sociology
St. Norbert College
De Pere, WI
05.2018
Skills
Commendable ability to work with individuals with disabilities
Adept at assessing client needs and providing necessary resources
Sound knowledge of medical terminology, medical management, and pharmacology