Tara Harper

Sharon, PA *****

ad4fw3@r.postjobfree.com

+1-724-***-****

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Caregiver for Elderly

Golden Caregivers - Sharpsville, PA

January 2021 to Present

Coordinate manage and organize the daily schedules of individuals needing in home care. Scheduling staff, maintaining documentation, doctors appointments, as well as other in-home care needs. Building rapport with both individual and family of individuals! Reporting any and all information to families regarding their loved ones! In addition to scheduling doctors appointments, physical therapy, making appropriate meals are available, assisting with daily care of individuals, including but not limited to bathing, showering, preparing food, cleaning, etc.! Pregnancy and Parenting Counselor

Catholic Charities Counseling and adoption services - Sharon, PA August 2017 to Present

I had many different roles running a pregnancy and parenting support program! I wrote and was granted over $30,000 in grants that I wrote to help fund the program. Building the clientele, started with 2 mothers, when we closed I had helped over 1,000 mother and fathers along with mental support, we also provided diapers, clothes, formula etc! Networking and making contacts for donations and programs to help these families gain as many skills as possible before baby comes and then counseling parents till the baby was 1 year of age! I ran the entire office from clients to supplies! Caseworker II

Mercer County Children & Youth Services

August 2011 to January 2014

County Case Worker Ii - Provided social and casework/management services to children and families to assist in attaining social, economic, emotional and physical adjustment. Obtained essential information, counseled clients, and members of their families, to enable them to utilize all available resources. Work was performed within established regulation policies and procedures while exercising initiative and judgment in discharging their duties. Prepared court documentation and presented all documented casework within the courtroom setting. Was responsible for ensuring the safety of children in their home or foster home. Conducted home visits to ensure the safety of the children within the homes, as well as obtained essential information of all members of the family and household members. Extensive case noting, and summary of visits was documented in state relegated form and state websites. Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS)

Vocational and Psychological Services

August 2003 to November 2011

Provided services for children/adolescents who have been diagnosed with serious social, behavioral and/ or emotional disabilities that substantially interfere with functioning in the home, school or community. Implemented supportive, time-limited one on one planned behavioral health interventions directed by a detailed treatment plan. Developed and utilized techniques, such as behavior modification, role playing, and social rehearsal, for each client as needed. Provided guidance and support for families and children by recognizing the reasons they react and behave the way they do and provided strategies and coping skills for modifying their behaviors in positive ways. Swan Adoption Caseworker

Children's Aid Society

May 2011 to August 2011

Responsible for providing services requested by Child Protective Services and county agencies throughout the state. Provided family profiles and conducted home studies by going into the home of potential foster parents while making the decision to approve or not approve the homes for foster care. Training and supervising these families to meet state regulations. Prepared Child Profiles through research and investigation in order to help children gain a personal history of their lives, as well as helping them understand what their future will hold.

Family Development Caseworker

Community Action Partnership

October 2010 to May 2011

Conducted intense case management, addressed the participants barriers to success and provided action plans to assist families in achieving the goal of being self-sufficient. This was achieved thru intensive casework with families. Conducted intake and individual assessments to establish an employment plan. Provided supportive services to families, while maintaining extensive records as required. Performed follow-up evaluations, working with clients to help them transition off of welfare and into the job market. Related well to a broad range of people, while retaining effective communication skills both oral and in writing. Showed an ability to interpret and govern rules and regulations stated by the federal government. Engaged in classroom instruction, submitted required data on the CADS system, and attended the bi- weekly Direct Service Team meeting with the local Department of Public Welfare. Community Education Coordinator

Community Action Partnership

October 2009 to October 2010

Supervised, organized, and implemented Junior Achievement Curriculum throughout school districts in Mercer County. Managed youth projects and warranted compliance with organizational and project policies, regulations, rules and procedures. Supervised as well as recruited volunteers, ensured coverage of classrooms, and conducted training for each volunteer. Maintained knowledge of and developed relationships with area education institutions. Was responsible for researching and writing possible grants for the program.

Teacher's Aide

Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV

October 2002 to June 2003

Para-Professional - Worked with autistic children, helping them with everyday life skills. Assisted in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the teacher. Assisted with planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies. Attended all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences. Participated in professional workshops that provided instruction for the improvement of early childhood education. Maintained confidentiality concerning the children, their families, and other employees outside the school. Helped with the operation of audio/visual aids (projectors, etc.). Day Care Provider

YMCA

September 2000 to May 2002

Day Care Provider - Supervised and cared for children 6 months to 12 years of age. Assisted in the creation of a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students with an emphasis on language development and literacy skills. Provided activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children. Maintained attendance records of children participating in the Early Childhood Program. Attended to the personal hygiene of each child, including changing diapers and/ or soiled clothing. Upheld a safe environment based on safety standards set by the program. Maintained open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child's family and encourage their involvement in the program.

Education

Sharon High School - Sharon, PA

1999

Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies Pennsylvania State University

Skills

• Teaching

• Time management

• Grant Writing

• Behavioral Health

• Child Protective Services

• Case Management

• Social work

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Word

• Group Therapy

• Autism Experience

• Childcare

• Individual / Group Counseling

• Program Development

• Behavioral Therapy

Certifications and Licenses

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Additional Information

• Supervision Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Communication skills oral and written

• Ability to process information and make decisions with or without direction

• Ability to work effectively when dealing with time constraints as imposed by rules/laws

• High level of communication and interpersonal skills allowing for effective interaction with clients and local agencies

• Time Management

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