OBJECTIVE: A candidate for a General Laborer position that will allow me to provide case management skills to enhance the quality of life to all people.
EXPERIENCE
Commonwealth of Kentucky Louisville, KY May 2019 to Present
Work Experience Coordinator
Monitors consumers' on-the-job performance and counsels them when job performance is not satisfactory
Works with consumers to improve performance and gain necessary job skills and considers other employment options
Participates in outreach and recruitment activities by coordinating and attending job fairs.
Documents and makes recommendations for consumers' additional training, reports observations to counselors
JCPS Louisville, KY January 2019 to May 2019
Substitute Teacher
Assist Lead Teacher with implementation of Lesson Plans for students
Help with other positions such as Crossing Guard, Library Aide in the district
Provide extra assistance to school as needed
Comply with all school regulations and policies at all times
Ensure classroom and work is kept clean an orderly
Jewish Community Center Louisville, KY August 2018 to December 2018
Early Childhood Teacher
Developed schedule and set routines
Fed according to schedule and change clothing as needed
Primary functions included greeting and engaging members and their children
Follow proper child check in procedures to maintain a secure area
Division of Children and Families Fort Smith AR June 2017 to May 2018
Family Service Worker
• Presented case notes in court to determine child placement needs which assisted in the maintaining of foster children
Conducted home assessments to ensure the safe placement of foster children with 0 % of disruptive placement
Improved the quality of lives of children by assisting in their transfer to foster care to adoption
Collaborated with community agencies to ensure that families have accessibility to services that support their well-being
Arkansas Career Education Fort Smith AR February 2015 to December 2016
Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
• Determined the vocational potential for people with disabilities by assisting with vocational goals
• Counseled clients on vocational needs, personal and financial matters, educational needs, consistent
with client's abilities and disabilities
Worked with the client to set goals for employment and independent living
Helped people with disabilities find meaningful work serves to increase their independence and social interconnectedness
Springdale Public Schools Springdale AR September 2011 to February 2015
Interpreter (ASL)
Used effective and efficient sign language communication to translate information to students
Documented hearing aid instrumental checks for students
Conferred with regular classroom teachers and teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing in order to better prepare for interpreting services
Assisted in maintaining equipment used in the classroom including auditory trainers
Dept. of Human Services Memphis TN June 2006 to September 2011
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 2
Managed and assisted individuals with: work place, auto or personal injuries; physical or mental disabilities; visual and communicative impairments; to the stated goal of obtaining a suitable and gainful position /employment
Counseled clients on vocational needs, personal and financial matters, educational needs, consistent with client's abilities and disabilities
Conferred with public and private employers to establish job opportunities for rehabilitation clients; aided clients in securing employment consistent with their capabilities; monitored client progress
Prepared vocational evaluation reports detailing test results and their implications, job sample evaluation, summary of observations, work ethics and attitudes, physical capabilities, clients expressed and displayed vocational interest
EDUCATION:
University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Communication
Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling
SKILLS: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Suites, Zoom, Teams, Outlook, Microsoft Edge, Adobe,