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Sandi Yamada

Kaneohe,HI

Summary

Extensive experience working with low-income individuals at the Hawaii Public Housing Authority as well as the disabled population at the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, looking to enter a new professional venture. Adept at learning new concepts, principles and methods, and applying these into the operations of the position. Self-motivated while working with an independent caseload, also works well in a team setting.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Personnel Clerk IV

Department Of Education
09.2023 - Current

40+ Hours/Week

  • Operate records databases, maintain files, and investigate and correct discrepancies.
  • Provide information and answer questions by phone and email.
  • Enter teacher reclassifications, verify teacher's credentials, as well as other data into the DOE system (eHR).
  • Secure confidential information through physical files as well as electronically.

Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist I

Division Of Vocational Rehabilitation
12.2021 - 09.2023

40 Hours/Week

  • Completed in-person intake appointments to determine if an applicant has mental and/or physical disability(s) that would benefit from vocational rehabilitation services.
  • Referred eligible individuals to the appropriate resources and/or government agencies in addressing and managing their disabilities.
  • Provided counseling, guidance, and other tools needed for my clients to prepare, secure, retain or regain their vocational goal.
  • Maintained physical as well as electronic files of my clients to ensure their confidentiality as it contained sensitive information such as medical and financial documents.

Public Housing Specialist III

Hawaii Public Housing Authority
04.2016 - 11.2021

40+ Hours/Week

  • Mediated hostile situations between tenants as well as conflicts with staff.
  • Violated tenants who were not compliant with the rental agreement and property rules, and was involved in the eviction process.
  • Ensured the appropriate paperwork was understood, signed and dated by the tenants that were required by the federal government (HUD).
  • Participated in interview panels and scored applicants to select the office and maintenance staff.
  • Worked approved overtime which included before and after shifts, as well as weekends due to staff shortages and a backlog of recertifications.
  • Maintained a caseload independently and secured files that contained medical and financial documents.

Educational Assistant III

Salt Lake Elementary, DOE
09.2010 - 04.2016

40 Hours/Week

  • Worked with special needs children to reach their academic, behavioral, and social goals.
  • Provided a healthy and safe environment for children and assisted with the medically fragile.
  • Maintained and secured files for children with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) which is used to measure a student's progress and includes any accommodations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI
05.2005

References

Name: Grace Takai

Professional Relationship: Administrator/Supervisor (recently retired) 

Organization: Department of Education, Teacher Reclassification Unit

Position: Educational Officer

Phone Number: (808) 225-3019


Name: Ken Tanaka

Professional Relationship: Supervisor

Organization: Department of Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Position: Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor

Email: KTanaka@dhs.hawaii.gov

Phone: (808) 586-4923 or (808) 498-8876


Name: Cynthia Yoshida

Professional Relationship: Supervisor

Organization: Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Mayor Wright Homes

Position: Public Housing Supervisor

Email: cynthia.b.yoshida@hawaii.gov

Phone: (808) 832-3153 or (808) 392-0141

Timeline

Personnel Clerk IV

Department Of Education
09.2023 - Current

Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist I

Division Of Vocational Rehabilitation
12.2021 - 09.2023

Public Housing Specialist III

Hawaii Public Housing Authority
04.2016 - 11.2021

Educational Assistant III

Salt Lake Elementary, DOE
09.2010 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Hawaii At Manoa
Sandi Yamada