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Stacy Caves

Stacy Caves

Social Services and Production
Bellevue,WA

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated social service professional with extensive experience in advocacy, case management, and educational support. Skilled at assisting diverse populations, including individuals with disabilities, low-income families, and those facing housing insecurity. Possess a strong background in behavioral support, resource coordination, and community outreach. Passionate about empowering individuals to achieve self-sufficiency through education, guidance, and access to resources.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Vacation Relief/Machine Operator

Safeway Ice Cream
Bellevue, WA
08.2019 - Current
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
  • Compiled reports analyzing performance data and presented findings and results.
  • Monitored compliance with plant procedures, safety, and sanitation protocols as well as government regulation.
  • Analyzed and inspected operating units such as towers, storage tanks and other units to check operation and improve efficiency.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.

Para Educator

Bellevue School District 405
10.2014 - 08.2019

Provide classroom support and one on one instruction assistance for students with autism.

Track and evaluate student progress, adapting interventions as needed.

Collaborate with teachers, family, and specialists to foster student needs success.

  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Provide classroom support and individualized assistance to students with Autism
  • Track and evaluative student progress while collaborating with teachers and family members to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of student records and progress reports
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Documented behaviors, implemented interventions, and treatment results.

Chemical Dependency Community Advocate/Housing Advocate

LifeWIRE
01.2012 - 12.2014
  • Assisted clients in attending court appointments, social service (DSHS), and medical visits.
  • Provide one on one advocacy, case management, and referrals to essential services.
  • Maintained confidential records and supported individuals in domestic violence shelter.
  • Ensured confidentiality while supporting individuals in developing self-sufficiency skills
  • Wrote e-mails, promoted events via social media and drafted phone scripts to recruit volunteers.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
  • Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss program objectives and strategies.
  • Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
  • Collaborated with various stakeholders to promote social services.
  • Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to create and deliver parent engagement events.

Childcare Assistant Teacher

YWCA-Family Village
09.2005 - 12.2012
  • Documented daily food attendance, enrollments and withdraws and monthly food claims in state-regulated system.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Assisted low-income families in accessing essential resources and social servies
  • Provide ongoing support to families and children in need.
  • Facilitated group discussions, parenting workshops, and community support groups.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BACHELORS OF APPLIED BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

Seattle Central Community College
Seattle, WA
01-2013

Chemical Dependency Certificate -

Seattle Central Community College
Seattle
01.2013

AA - Social and Human Services

Lake Washington Technical College
Kirkland, WA
06.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Fundamentals

Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA

Some College (No Degree) -

Bellevue Community College
Bellevue, WA

Skills

  • Forklift and pallet jack operation
  • Manufacturing
  • Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Case management and Advocacy
  • Behavioral Support and Special Needs Assistance
  • Resource Coordination & Community Outreach
  • Crisis Intervention & Conflict Resolution
  • Confidentiality & Compliance (HIPAA)
  • Group Facilitation & Program Development
  • Inclusive and Trauma-Informed Care
  • Strong Interpersonal & Communication Skills
  • Quality control
  • Machinery operations
  • Safety Planning

Relevant Experience

Over the past 15 years I have built my life around Social Services. I have supported diverse populations through direct case management, advocacy, and educational support. My roles have raged from providing classroom assistance for special needs students to advocating for clients in domestic violence shelters and coordinating community outreach initiatives. I excel in crisis intervention, individualized planning, and building strong collaborative relationships ti empower clients toward self-sufficiency 

Linkedin profile

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Work Availability

monday
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thursday
friday
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sunday
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Interests

Spending time with my boys, meditation,hiking

Work Preference

Work Location

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Career advancement401k match

Quote

Be the reason someone feels welcomed, seen, heard, valued, loved, and supported. Life is about finding yourself, embracing your strengths and weaknesses, and being true to who you are. Oprah Winfrey I can and I will sassysisterstuff.com
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Timeline

Vacation Relief/Machine Operator

Safeway Ice Cream
08.2019 - Current

Para Educator

Bellevue School District 405
10.2014 - 08.2019

Chemical Dependency Community Advocate/Housing Advocate

LifeWIRE
01.2012 - 12.2014

Childcare Assistant Teacher

YWCA-Family Village
09.2005 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - BACHELORS OF APPLIED BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

Seattle Central Community College

Chemical Dependency Certificate -

Seattle Central Community College

AA - Social and Human Services

Lake Washington Technical College

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Fundamentals

Bellevue College

Some College (No Degree) -

Bellevue Community College
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