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Sara Dajer

Miami,Florida

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Child and Family Support Services

UM-NSU CARD
09.2014 - Current
  • Provides managerial and clinical oversight of the Child and Family Support Services Division, including:
  • Monitor’s Division service provisions to ensure meeting annual goals
  • Manages the development and implementation of Divisional training programs: Lecture Series (English/Spanish for Dade/Monroe counties); "Make and Take” (program designed for families/professionals to create visual supports for multiple environments); Parent to Parent of Miami Training Series
  • Manage the development and implementation of Divisional community-based outreach and activity programs: Surf Camp for children with autism spectrum disorders in partnership with Miami Beach Parks and Recreation; Project Sail, a sailing program in partnership with Shake a Leg Miami; Soccer Clinics
  • Lead supervisor for the UM-NSU CARD summer camp; overseeing over 40 children and supervising over 30 staff
  • Provides clinical supervision and oversight of 2 UM-NSU CARD clinicians
  • Provides direct family support to a clinical caseload of XX children/adults with autism spectrum disorders
  • Provide technical assistance and consultation to Miami-, , community based agencies and other educational community and professional agencies
  • Develop and conduct professional trainings, workshops, seminars, and conferences on topics related to autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities
  • Serve as a bilingual clinician for families served in Dade and Monroe counties.
  • Creating content for families and assisting in the Autism Friendly Initiative for inclusivity of neurodiverse people in Miami Dade County.
  • Lead facilitator in our Mother’s Support Group providing guidance and assistance to mothers of individuals with autism or related disabilities.
  • Promote collaboration amongst divisions on CFI project in order to better serve our clients and their families based on their cultural background.

Case Manager

University of Miami
08.2013 - 09.2014
  • Maintained an active caseload of several hundred CARD constituents; provided direct individual family assistance to clients
  • Provided expert consultation and technical assistance services to local schools and other educational programs
  • Reviewed diagnostic, medical and social service reports to determine eligibility for services at CARD and other agencies
  • Developed and conducted highly specialized constituent/family and professional trainings, workshops, seminars and conferences on topics related to the education, treatment and better understanding of autism and related disabilities
  • Independently plans and administers social, support and activity groups for preschool and school-aged children with autism spectrum disorder, as well as groups for their family members
  • Co-facilitated recreational programs within the organization: Surf Camp; Soccer Clinics; Swimming Program
  • Served as the Supervisor at the UM-NSU CARD Explorers Summer Camp.

Case Worker

UM-NSU CARD
08.2009 - 08.2013
  • Conducted intakes for prospective constituents
  • Provided individual assistance to constituents through school and family consultations
  • Provided educational trainings and workshops on issues related to autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities
  • Co-facilitated recreational programs within the organization: Surf Camp; Soccer Clinics; Swimming Program
  • Served as the Supervisor at the UM-NSU CARD Explorers Summer Camp.

Special Education Teacher

Children’s Resources Preschool
08.2006 - 06.2009
  • Responsible for teaching and executing student’s projects from conception to execution
  • Responsible for making weekly lessons plans
  • Incorporated special learning strategies for learning for students with special needs, surrounding cognitive behavior modifications, organization, memory strategies and modeling.

Education

Masters of Science - Exceptional Student Education

Carlos Albizu University
2007

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Universidad Catolica Santo Domingo
2004

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Case Management
  • Behavioral Skills Development
  • Client Intakes
  • Program Coordination and Execution
  • Educational Programs
  • Problem Solving

Additional Information

  • Awards:
  • Teacher of the Year 2006- Children’s Resources Preschool
  • Robin Parker Inspiration Award 2017- UM-NSU CARD
  • South Florida Business and Wealth Award- Up and Comer 2019 Award

Timeline

Manager, Child and Family Support Services

UM-NSU CARD
09.2014 - Current

Case Manager

University of Miami
08.2013 - 09.2014

Case Worker

UM-NSU CARD
08.2009 - 08.2013

Special Education Teacher

Children’s Resources Preschool
08.2006 - 06.2009

Masters of Science - Exceptional Student Education

Carlos Albizu University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Universidad Catolica Santo Domingo
Sara Dajer