Caring and organized person with extensive experience in supporting individuals and families, advocating for client needs, and ready to drive positive change in community support services.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Time Mom
Lynn Riley!
08.1998 - Current
4 children, 2 of whom have significant Mental Health needs
Chose to be a full time Mom to ensure the appropriate time and attention was given to ensure their needs were met enabling them to reach their potential
Communication, advocacy and organization with Schools, Clinicians and Human Service Agencies.
Support Person, Part Time
MA Department of Developmental Services
Norfolk, MA
10.2022 - Current
Provide direct support to adult with Seizure Disorder and Cognitive Challenges enhancing daily living skills and independence.
Collaborate with family to develop and implement weekly plans
Assist in monitoring client progress, documenting observations, and reporting changes in behavior or needs.
Child Care Director
Westwood Children's Center
Westwood, MA
06.1995 - 08.1998
Director of Child Care Center for Infants through PreK
Child Care Director
MetroWest YMCA
Framingham, MA
09.1991 - 05.1995
Child Care Director for large center for Toddlers through Kindergarten
Opened 2 off-site smaller centers to serve lower income parts of the community
Social Worker
MA Department of Social Services
South Yarmouth, MA
08.1986 - 09.1988
Ongoing Worker
Education
Master of Science - Admin. of Child Care & Human Service Settings
Wheelock College
Boston, MA
05-1991
Bachelor of Science - Social Work And Psychology
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
05-1986
Skills
Organized
Communicator
Advocate
Caring
Interpersonal Skills
Problem Solver
Timeline
Support Person, Part Time
MA Department of Developmental Services
10.2022 - Current
Full Time Mom
Lynn Riley!
08.1998 - Current
Child Care Director
Westwood Children's Center
06.1995 - 08.1998
Child Care Director
MetroWest YMCA
09.1991 - 05.1995
Social Worker
MA Department of Social Services
08.1986 - 09.1988
Master of Science - Admin. of Child Care & Human Service Settings