Legal Assistant Case Manager/Social Work Recruiter/HR Assistant

Location:

Napa, CA

Salary:

42,000

Posted:

February 28, 2017

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KATHY ROBERTS

707-***-**** (C)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SUMMARY: Education and professional experience in recruiting/interviewing - private contracts; social services/case management; job coaching; vocational rehabilitation; legal profession/law enforcement; developed and operate consulting practice/instruct management classes and conduct workshops for public safety. Organized/detail oriented; ability to multi task efficiently; ability to work with little or no supervision; experienced coordinator/supervisor.

Other expertise: Budget reporting/monitoring grant or other funding sources; monitor case management reports in database; community networking on behalf of clients/students; utilize various computer software programs for required work including extensive use of the internet to retrieve data and develop classes.

Limited Term Legal: Brayton*Purcell Law Firm: Declaration Paralegal Dates: 06/29/2015 - 05/27/2016:

Developed complex and detailed doctor declarations specific for clients who are diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis and other pulmonary disorders related to work related exposure during the years asbestos was used in various industrial plants and the military.

The purpose of the medical declarations is for the purpose of securing a motion for preference court date for people who are identified with exigent health circumstances and require a court date sooner than later so they can actively participate in their trial while they are physically and cognitively able.

Develop and maintain professional contacts to secure signed declarations of medical professionals.

Perform other complex duties involving detailed administrative/court chart tracking.

Napa Valley Executive Consulting: Consultant - Business and Vocational Services. Contractual Dates: 01/2000 - Present

Design strategic consulting practice providing trainings, seminars, workshops and classes specializing in management and supervisory personnel regarding pre-employment testing liability; conflicts in the workplace; employer-employee relationships and micromanagement in the workplace; address other issues in the workplace. Develop training for public safety personnel for identifying and handling persons with suspected developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

Extensive use of professional internet links relative to conducting practice and delivery of services to clients. **This position is my part-time private consulting practice**

Caminar Jobs Plus: Employment Specialist. Dates: 04/2010 – 10/2010; Contracted, non-profit limited term position appointed through private practice.

Analyzed information from client interviews; prepared curriculum for various learning styles.

Reviewed diagnostic evaluations to determine client needs and appropriate job placement.

Conducted community job development; administered onsite/offsite vocational assessments to identify work skills.

Acted as a liaison between Department of Rehabilitation and County Mental Health.

North Bay Veterans Resource Center: Employment/Training Program Supervisor (L.T) Dates: 02-2009-09/2009

Oversaw the general operations of the E&T program; Supervised staff; ensured that contract goals and objectives were met; reviewed and approved reports for completeness and assured all documentation met funding source requirements; coordinated with clients and community partners to conduct job development activities; networked with businesses to assist clients in locating appropriately matched positions to skill sets.

Utilized various professional vocational assessment tools to determine training and/or compatible skills for placement in current job market trends.

Goodwill Industries: Program Coordinator/Supervisor. Dates: 06/2007 – 05/2008

Served persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues difficult to place in community employment.

Conducted vocational/academic assessments and make referrals to appropriate training and application to employment.

Coordinated with work adjustment programs; State Department of Rehabilitation and community recruiters; monitored Case Managers and Job Coaches; performed other management functions as assigned.

Regional Center of the East Bay: Case Manager. Dates: 10/2000- 03/2007

Assessed clients with developmental disabilities and analyzed needs for services.

Worked with vocational work adjustment programs; community recruiters; referred clients for independent living skills (ILS) evaluations.

Participated in psychological/intake interviews and psychiatric evaluations; completed IPP’s – (Individual Program Plans); annual and quarterly reviews.

Maintained case files; completed complex reports using organizational database to enter and retrieve data.

Investigated and wrote reports to the state on special incidences.

Specialized in forensic cases; worked with the district attorneys office; public defender and court system reviewing and recommending services for clients involved in the legal system; devised diversion plans to the court.

OTHER PRIVATE CONTRACTUAL/NON PROFIT:

04/2016: Present: Notre Dame de Namur, Contract Instructor for the Department of College Safety.

05/2013 – 06/2015: Napa Personnel Services; Non-profit: Job Coach

08/2013 – 11/2013: Legal Receptionist/Client Intake – Len Tillem & Associates

12/2012 – 06/2015: U.S. Probate Leads; Estates Law Firm; Law firm: Legal Research Assistant

12/2012 – 12/2013: One Fine Hire; Private Recruiter, contractual.

05/2012 - 10/31/2012: North Bay Regional Center; Non-profit: Case Manager

12/2006 – 06/2012: UC Hastings School of Law; Contract Instructor for the Department of Safety and Security

12/2009 - 04/2010: Lake County One Stop; Consultant and trainer for employment and training program.

10/2002 - 08/2006: Northern California Department of Veterans Affairs; Employment & Vocational Services.

EDUCATION:

Current: Complete yearly CEU’s in both legal and social sciences to retain professional certifications and credentials.

12/99-04/2001: Senior University, Evanston, WY. – Extended learning program

Master of Science degree in counseling psychology with emphasis in vocational rehabilitation.

08/2002: Obtained specialized certification as a Disability Analyst and Fellow; American Board of Disability Analyst and Fellow

10/94-03/99: Columbia Pacific University, Novato, CA., Extended learning program.

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Social Services with emphasis in psychology and pre-employment testing liability.

10/90-03/91: School of Paralegal Studies., Atlanta, GA – Extended learning program. Received certificate of completion - graduated with honors. (Met criteria for California law) Completion of general law studies, with specialty course in Business Organizations/Management.

09/1979 – 06/1983: Napa Valley College, Napa, CA. Associate of Science degree in Administration of Justice/Corrections.

Professional References:

Human Resources

Brayton*Purcell Law Firm

415-***-****

Claudia Pordes, MS, CRC

Department of Rehabilitation Counselor

State Department of Rehabilitation

Personal Cell: 707-***-****

Home: 707-***-****

Bill Palmini, Chief of Campus Security

UC Hastings School of Law