Wendy Blanchard
Summary
With a diverse background in social service settings, I bring strong dedication to work. Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience as a probation officer, working with high-risk youth for 9 years. In addition, I have 4 years of experience as a program coordinator for individuals with disabilities and 9 years as an elementary school teacher. My skill set includes case management, supervisory skills, teaching, instruction, co-facilitating groups, behavior modification, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. Furthermore, I have 4 years of experience in human resources as a human resource generalist and benefits coordinator.
Skills
- Leadership
- LETS Certified
- Discovery Process
- SOAR
- Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Interviewing
- Training UJI
- Behavior Modification
- Systematic Instruction
- Supported Employment
- Aggression Management
- Communicate to Connect
- Pre-Risk Assessment Training
Education
University of Phoenix
Weber State University
Work History
USOR
Job overview
- Advocated for reasonable accommodations, supporting clients in overcoming workplace barriers.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in counseling sessions, fostering growth and positive change in clients'' lives.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Conducted labor market research to better inform clients of potential career opportunities.
- Provided guidance on job-search strategies, resulting in successful employment for numerous clients.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while adhering to ethical guidelines and maintaining high-quality service standards.
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
Venture Academy
Job overview
- Create/execute lesson plans for all subject areas except math
- Track reading data, differentiate plans for IEP students, attend IEP meetings and maintain positive parent/student relationships
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Good Foundations Academy
Job overview
- Develop and implement daily and unit lesson plans for 5th grade, administer tests and evaluations, and analyze student performance
- Subjects instructed include: Language arts, Latin, math, science, character education, history and geography
- Participate in parent teacher conferences
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
PARC (Davis School District)
Job overview
- Coordinate and support the process and development of employment for individuals with significant disabilities
- Utilize and apply the Discovery process with individuals to create an appropriate match for employment
- Mentored new Career Navigators on best practices in service delivery and case management processes.
- Provided ongoing support to clients during their job search process, offering motivation and constructive feedback as needed.
Rise Services
Job overview
- Provide management and supervision to Direct Support Professionals
- Recruit, hire, train, and coach employees
- Coordinate training and oversee employment requirements
- Monitor professional parent homes, support clients with disabilities in placements, evaluate the effectiveness of each person's plan, and assist the person in achieving their plan outcomes
Second District Juvenile Court
Job overview
- Provide supervision to juvenile offenders sentenced to probation by the Juvenile Court and/or perform non-judicial case handling of juvenile offenders referred to the Juvenile Court
- Act as an officer, teacher, mentor, mediator, liaison, coach, and counselor
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Ensured compliance with court-ordered sanctions by closely monitoring probationers'' adherence to conditions of release.
Awards
- Professional Parent Coordinator of the Year, 2011, Rise Services
- Employee of the Month, 11/2011, Rise Services
- Letter of Appreciation, 2006, Weber Human Services
- Award of Excellence of Service, 04/2007
- Shining Star Award, 12/2007
- Incentive Award for exemplary performance in Co-developing G.I.R.L.S. group project for youth females at risk, 2002
- Nominated for going Above and Beyond
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