Abby Lunger
207 Cedar Ridge Rd Waynesburg,PA
Summary
Personable and dedicated worker with over two years of work experience in the human services/administrative field and a bachelors degree in communications. Highly organized in preparing documentation, schedules and communications.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Intervention Coordinator
Behavioral Health And Developmental Services
01.2023 - Current
- Oversaw and maintained all Early Intervention services for developmentally delayed children aged birth - three in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Currently contracted with 13 agencies that employs 217 early interventionists.
- Ensured timely initiation of services by closely monitoring referral processes and addressing any barriers to access promptly.
- Increased family satisfaction by providing personalized support, resources, and guidance throughout the early intervention process.
- Established strong relationships with community partners to expand available resources and support for families in need.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation to ensure compliance with state regulations and reporting requirements.
- Led professional development sessions to increase team knowledge in best practices for early intervention services.
- Scheduled and facilitated regular meetings with contracted Early Intervention professionals and community partners.
- Managed program budget responsibly, ensuring cost-effective allocation of funds for necessary resources and staff training.
Caseworker II
Washington County Children And Youth Services
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines and recommendations.
- Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for treatment.
- Performed discharge planning, placement monitoring and crisis intervention.
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Associates In Counseling And Child Guidance
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Provided therapy, behavioral interventions and taught social/life skills in school setting with troubled home-lives as well as students with special needs.
- Worked with 13-17 students yearly.
- Managed, mentored, and worked alongside four team members by role modeling skills, teaching key program objectives, and leading team meetings.
- Used problem-solving skills daily with students and team members.
- Advocated for program by communicating daily with all school teachers, administrative staff, and program supervisors.
- Supported school teachers in their classrooms by role modeling/teaching appropriate social/coping skills to behaviorally-challenging students.
- Formulated and taught lesson plans that would help students build skills to navigate social and life situations in school and at home.
- Tracked student progress through extensive documentation.
- Contacted families weekly through communication logs and phone calls
- Used Microsoft Word and Excel to track data, type notes, and create lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Concentration in Public Relations
Southern New Hampshire University
Online 06.2021
Some College (No Degree) -
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TNSome College (No Degree) -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Case planning/organizational skills
- Computer skills
- Detail-oriented
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Data Entry
- Bookkeeping
- Spreadsheet Management
- Scheduling
- Expense Reporting
References
- Josh Pusateri
Former Ongoing Supervisor - Washington County Children and Youth
724-470-8191
joshua.pusateri@co.washington.pa.us
- MC Henderson-Jones
Former Ongoing Manager - Washington County Children and Youth
(412) 897-0736
- Melissa Lewis
Clinical Director - Associates in Counseling and Child Guidance
724-992-0145
Timeline
Early Intervention Coordinator
Behavioral Health And Developmental Services
01.2023 - Current
Caseworker II
Washington County Children And Youth Services
10.2021 - 11.2022
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Associates In Counseling And Child Guidance
08.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Concentration in Public Relations
Southern New Hampshire University
Some College (No Degree) -
Lipscomb University
Some College (No Degree) -
Liberty University
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