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Rebecca Johnson

Wallkill,NY

Summary

Attentive Family Advocate with determination to assist families requiring support and community resources. Empathetic professional with more than 14 years of advocating for people by scheduling appointments, promoting activities that build self-reliance and setting attainable goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Profile Assistance Team Volunteer

NTWS
07.2023 - Current


  • Helping new members with their profiles
  • Vetting new members by checking IP addesses, physical addresses.
  • reporting to al Pierson or Kim Kraft as needed

Senior Family Partner

Access Supports For Living
07.2008 - 06.2023
  • Strengthened family connections by providing support and guidance in navigating community resources.
  • Enhanced communication between families and school staff through regular meetings, promoting positive relationships.
  • Maintained accurate records of family interactions and progress, ensuring efficient case management and collaboration with other professionals.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive plans tailored to each family''s unique needs and goals.
  • Promoted a culture of trust by maintaining open lines of communication with families through phone calls, emails, and home visits.
  • Led support groups for parents facing similar challenges, fostering camaraderie and shared problem-solving strategies.
  • Mentored new Family Partner team members while sharing best practices gleaned from prior experience.
  • Connected families to supportive resources within the community such as food banks and job training programs.
  • Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational and task prioritization skills.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
  • Supervise Youth Peer Advocates and transitional Care Coordinators.
  • Created and updated spreadsheet of families receiving services.
  • Imported yearly reports into state database
  • Led trainings for families and professionals on Wraparound and Family Roadmap.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cambridge Rindge And Latin High School
Cambridge, MA
05.1979

Skills

  • Resource coordination
  • Professional boundaries
  • Community outreach
  • Decision making
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem solving
  • Self-awareness
  • Empathy building

Timeline

Profile Assistance Team Volunteer

NTWS
07.2023 - Current

Senior Family Partner

Access Supports For Living
07.2008 - 06.2023

High School Diploma -

Cambridge Rindge And Latin High School
Rebecca Johnson