
Dynamic Lead Employment Specialist with a proven track record at Lighthouse Vocational Services, excelling in communication and leadership. Expert in fostering partnerships and coaching individuals with intellectual disabilities. ACRE and MED administration certified, demonstrating a unique blend of management skills and direct support capabilities, significantly enhancing small group employment programs.
Previous experience includes providing personal care for individuals with dementia.
Also a certified EMT and CPR instructor with one year experience.
As a Lead Employment Specialist, my responsibilities include: assisting my supervisor with management duties, such as assuring the weekly schedule was update and correct, communicating daily with multiple LVS departments, LVS participants, LVS job sites, and the Employment Specialist team on any changes or updates. This also includes meeting with businesses in the area to provide information and offer the opportunity to partner and with Lighthouse Vocational Services and experience services available through the Small Group Employment program. Also included in my daily tasks is coaching LVS participants with Intellectual disabilities, tasks and duties at participating LVS job sites in the surrounding communities.
Communication
Management skills
Leadership/Coaching
Direct support/personal care
EMT
CPR instructor
ACRE certified
MED administration certified
Retail experience
EMT
CPR instructor
ACRE
Med administration certified