Sarah Ryan
Woodward
Summary
Results-driven Workshop Supervisor with over 26 years of experience enhancing job readiness for disabled adults. Adept in conflict resolution and team collaboration, fostering an inclusive training environment that drives participant success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Workshop Supervisor for Disabled Adults
OARC
Woodward, OK
05.2000 - Current
- Supervise vocational training programs to enhance participant skills and job readiness.
- Collaborate with team members to develop innovative solutions for workflow independence.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of individuals served.
- Initiate cross-training opportunities for new workshop staff, broadening their skill sets and increasing overall team capabilities.
- Evaluate client performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and tailored vocational outcomes.
- Identify areas that need to be improved by implementing necessary changes.
- Coordinate schedules, assigning tasks strategically to optimize client performance.
- Monitor trainee progress, providing feedback and support to ensure successful outcomes.
- Assist in resolving conflicts between individuals served.
- Implement effective supervision strategies for increased client productivity and overall workplace efficiency.
- Work with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting vocational situations.
- Create an inclusive environment conducive to collaboration and innovation.
Habilitation Training Specialist
OARC
Woodward, OK
04.1999 - Current
- Helped develop personalized individuals plans to enhance client independence and skills.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure comprehensive support for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Monitored progress of clients, adjusting strategies based on individual needs and outcomes.
- Mentored new staff in effective communication methods and adaptive behavior strategies for client interactions.
- Evaluated program effectiveness, contributing insights for continuous improvement for individuals served.
- Advocated for client rights.
- Increased community integration for clients by facilitating participation in local events and activities.
- Improved client independence by helping to develop and then implementing individualized plans.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by consistently showing empathy, patience, and understanding.
- Delivered essential life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and personal hygiene to promote independent living.
- Attended regular team meetings to discuss client progress, address concerns or challenges, and develop strategies for improvement.
- Promoted a safe, positive environment for individuals with disabilities by closely monitoring their progress and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals by providing ongoing support, encouragement, and guidance.
- Maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and medical information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sharon-Mutual High School
Mutual, OKSkills
- Training expertise
- Task delegation
- Safety procedures
- Worksite safety
- Workplace safety
- Compliance requirements
- Safety policies and procedures
- Planning and scheduling
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Crew leadership
- Decision-making
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Documentation skills
- Dedicated work ethic
- Environmental awareness
- Environmental awareness
Timeline
Workshop Supervisor for Disabled Adults
OARC
05.2000 - Current
Habilitation Training Specialist
OARC
04.1999 - Current
High School Diploma -
Sharon-Mutual High School