Wendy Olejniczak

Adaptable and skilled Human Services Professional II at Calumet County Department of Health and Human Services specializing in multiple functions such as Adult Protective Services Worker, CLTS Case Manager, Information and Assistance Worker, and Long Term Support Case Manager.

Developed weekly lesson plans based on developmentally appropriate curriculum. Supervised and taught children in my classroom (toddler room, young two year old room). Completed daily sheets and other paperwork on each child. Communicated with all parents to ensure coordination of care. Completed other paperwork as needed per state licensure. Recognized by The Registry in Wisconsin as having met the requirements of Early Childhood Teacher - Level Four (March 2000 standards) and also qualified for Center Director (50 or fewer children).

Provided residential case management services in a licensed Adult Family Home/Children’s Foster Home for individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities. Developed individual service plans to address resident needs. Communicates with residents, families, residential staff, county case managers, medical service providers, public school staff to ensure coordination of services. Documented resident progress. Assisted staff in problem solving residents behavioral issues to ensure safety in the home for all. Responsible for training, scheduling, and supervising 10 to 15 full time and part time staff in a residential setting. Scheduled and facilitated staff meetings. Completed staff evaluations. Ensured home met all state licensing requirements.

Assisted individuals with developmental disabilities in maintaining their health, safety and welfare in a group home setting. Performed personal care services such as toiletting, showering, and dressing per individual needs. Assisted residents with medication management as prescribed by their physician. Completed documentation of resident needs, PCW services and all medications. Completed general and specialized cleaning tasks as assigned.

Provided respite care services to children and adults with developmental disabilities who were referred by Outagamie County Department of Human Services- Devlopmental Disabilities Unit. The services were based on individual and family needs and included personal care services.

Provided active case management services to individuals who were referred to Outagamie County Department of Human Services-Devlopmental Disabilities Unit. Completed assessments to identify residential, vocational, financial, and medical needs. Developed individual service plans to address needs. Assisted the individual and family in obtaining appropriate services in the community. Assisted the individuals and their families in understanding the disability and any diagnostic or evaluation services. Communicated with the client, family, guardians, residential staff and other agency staff to coordinate services. Testified in court in guardianship and protective placements cases. Documented client progress and treatment plans in accordance with state regulations. Familiar with MA,CIP,COP,BIW and COP-W funding.

Provided case management services to individuals with developmental disabilities in a sheltered workshop setting. Developed individual service plans to address skills and needs of clients on caseload. Communicated with family, guardians, residential settings, and county case managers to ensure needs were met. Modified tasks to allow for job success. Met with program participants to help them develop appropriate problem solving skills for use at work and in the community. Supervised program assistants. Completed staff evaluations. Participated in the hiring and training process of new staff.

Provided case management services to individuals with developmental disabilities which included: determining eligibility for services, completion of intake, development of individual rehabilitation plans, completion of assessments to determine wages, referrals to auxiliary services. Provided counseling to clients on vocational, psychological, social, medical and financial issues. Acted as a liaison for clients, parents and community resources. Provided job development, placement and follow up services to diverse client populations including individuals with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, mental illness, and DVR referrals. Taught pre-employment skills classes to participants at three agency locations

Promoted and developed employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and learning disabilities by meeting with employers in the community. Developed individual rehabilitation plans for clients on caseload. Met with clients to assist them in developing problem solving skills necessary to overcome barriers to employment. Referred clients to auxiliary services as needed. Provided on the job training and follow up services to competitively placed individuals to ensure job retention.