Assistant, teaching or Vocational Rehabilitation

Shelly McCann

**** ****** **** **** ******, NY **804

Cell: 716-***-****

**************@*****.***

Profile

Understanding and communicating with clients/participants and aiding them to a positive direction. Worked with special needs and have extensive experience in a correctional setting. I collaborate with adult individuals in obtaining services and skills to help with daily living and employment. I have legal knowledge and training in orientation of new employees, employment objectives, and ADA. I also offer versatile office management skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Power Point programs as I have worked clerical and administrative positions. I have knowledge with land records, surveys, and deed research. Strong planner, quickly able to learn, and analytical person who readily adapts to change, works well with others, team player and exceeds expectations. Able to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. I do many tasks at my present job with ambition. I can maintain confidentiality as required and discretion on sensitive tasks. I worked alongside with Facility Superintendent for 6 years doing Accreditation and do so now in present employment requiring confidentiality. I work well with the public and maintain professionalism.

Education

Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY 14020

Education – Teaching Certificate

DeVry Technology Institute, Columbus Ohio

Computers & Business

Employment

ACCES-VR Buffalo NY 716-***-**** Vocational Rehab Assistant 1/2022-present

Working as a Rehabilitation Vocational Counselor Assistant.

To support Counselors as they provide services to individuals interested in becoming employed or retaining their current employment.

Conduct intake interviews, review eligibility for medical and financial assistance, monitor training records.

Schedule and authorize services with vendors.

Prepare correspondence to clients/participants concerning their case records of education, employment, and financials.

Schedule transportation, interpreters, and independent living services for disabled consumers.

Collaborate with schools and colleges for educational needs to clients end goal of employment/career.

Prepare financial and statistical records and reports.

Work with HIPPA and FERPA Laws daily and maintain confidential information and discretion in sensitive tasks. Encryption with email and fax materials.

Wende Correctional Facility-Alden, NY 716-***-**** Assistant / 2007 to 1/2022

Entered as a clerk, organizing, and filing medical records and setting up appointments.

Teaching Assistant – worked with the “under 21” population to obtain their G.E.D.

Promoted to the Sensorial Disabled Population (3/2008-12/2010). Provide accommodations

through the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide equal access to all programs and areas in the Correctional setting. Helped develop Policies & Procedures regarding program guidelines in accordance

with ADA.

12/2010-9/2012 worked “out of title” Sensorially Disability Instructor/Supervisor. Communicated

effectively with multiple departments and agencies regarding this program area, grievances, training,

and lawsuits. Quickly became known for “can do” attitude, flexibility, high quality of work, knowledge

of directives, and Policies & Procedures.

9/2012-1/2022 I worked with Special needs Inmates and Under 21 inmates. Set up daily living skills, hygiene skills, and programs and implement them in the facility to help promote independence in

accordance with ADA and Policies and Procedures. I did the Accreditation for our facility and was

successful to date. I earn excellent evaluations, ability to learn and master new concepts, positive work ethics, and commitment to service.

I did the Facility Accreditation for Audits and passed the 2016 Audit and prepared the 2019 Audit. I was on the Workplace Violence Committee which oversees the facility in safety issues and potential hazards. I

was also on the Employee Benefit Committee in which I set up events to help promote employee

morale and improve quality work life. I did safety inspections for the Environmental & Safety

Committee. I was the PEF Council Leader for our facility for 9 years. I lastly collaborated with new

employees and doing their facility orientation upon their employment with DOCCS.

Attica Central School — Attica, NY

Worked with Special Education students.

Organized and maintained records on students.

Provided review and reaffirmed learning content to students.

Worked with students, faculty, and outside community agencies for service and employment for students.

References available on Request.

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