Chloe Certified Therapeutic A. Recreation Hodge Specialist
P R O F I L E
Skilled and highly aware Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist who is excellent at team leading and training. Enthusiastic believer in presumed competence and spreading of inclusion philosophy. Policy writer within department parameters and goal-oriented programming. Experience with staff mediation, cultural competency training and diversity awareness. Americans with Disability Act (ADA) liaison and community wellness ambassador. P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAMMER II- Full Time/ 40 Hours Arlington County Government Arlington, VA December 2019- Present Coordinator of adapted and community integration programs. Inclusion University trainer for county wide staff.
• Provided assessments for virtual and in person recreation content ADA compliance
• Program community integration social clubs for adults with developmental disabilities
• Create and implement behavior modification plans for individuals needing an ADA accommodation within a county program.
• Hire, supervise, train and coach 20 staff seasonally on inclusion and diversity philosophy
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SUPERVISOR-- Full Time/ 40 Hours Howard County Government Columbia, MD December 2017- December 2019 Supervisor of a team of inclusion ambassadors. Programmed and evaluated county therapeutic recreation programs
• Supervised and trained 40 staff seasonally to work as inclusion ambassadors and aids
• Demonstrated financial accountability through managing program budgets including functions such as determining fee structures, tracking expenses and submitting quarterly reports
• Provided outreach to community agencies and service providers to promote programming and inclusion philosophy
• Supervised programs to ensure compliance with department policies
• Mediated team dynamics and provided coaching and training on diversity and disability within own team and department as a whole. THERAPEUTIC RECREATION INLCUSION COORDINATOR-- Full Time/ 40 Hours Howard County Government Columbia, MD November 2016-December 2017 Coordinated inclusion philosophy trainings and staff exposure throughout the county. Provided ADA accommodations based on constituent needs.
• Assessed inclusion needs of recreation participants who have varying disability diagnosis
• Supervised up to 75 contingent staff and conducted seasonal inclusion training within and outside of the department
• Supervised programs at various sites within the county and provided customer service internally and externally
• Mediated team dynamics and provided coaching and training on diversity and disability.
C O N T A C T
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Washington, DC
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E D U C A T I O N
B.A. RECREATION THERAPY
Minor in Psychology
University of North Carolina
At Wilmington
2012–2016
S K I L L S
- Notary Public of the State
of Maryland- Expires May
2021
- Community Outreach
- Public Speaking
- Team Building and
Mediation
- Inclusion and Presumed
Competence Training
- Community Wellness
Champion
- Skills and Talent Assessor
- Disability Advocacy
- Program Evaluation and
Quality Control
- ADA Compliance
Awareness
References
SUSAN POTTS, CTRS, MS PROFSSIONAL
Therapeutic Recreation Services Manager
Howard County Recreation and Parks
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RUTH COLEMAN, MS PROFESSIONAL
Active Aging Program Manager
Howard County Recreation and Parks
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VICTORIA TAYLOR, CTRS, PROFSSIONAL
Therapeutic Recreation Inclusion Services Supervisor Howard County Recreation and Parks
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