Lori James
Bullhead City, AZ *****
**********@*****.***
• Direct Support Specialist
• Parent Aide/Case Aide with 3+ years of Experience
• Special Education Paraprofessional with 4+ years of experience Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Case Specialist
Voyager Industries - Phoenix, AZ
August 2021 to December 2021
• Supervises parental and/or family visitations
• monitors visitation time and makes decisions to terminate visit if necessary
• makes immediate oral reports of visitation and follows up with a written report
• Promote positive parent-child relationships and interactions
• Collaborate with the AZ Department of Child Safety and parents/caregivers
• Arrange, schedule, provide transportation of children to and from visits, and supervise visits each week
• Complete all required documentation and reports for each referral in the required time frame Direct Support Specialist
Child and Family Support Services - Phoenix, AZ
January 2021 to August 2021
• Supporting young people with behavioral health challenges to maximize their potential through mentoring, role-modeling, coaching, and other individually-tailored interventions.
• Relate to and build positive connections with children and adults in a comfortable, strength-based, and family-centered way.
• Effectively worked within a team environment.
• Flexibility in scheduling
• Willingness to drive to different cities and willingness to work within the homes and communities of the young people and families I support.
• Complete all required documentation and reports for each referral in the required time frame. Case Aide
Voyager Industries LLC - Phoenix, AZ
August 2020 to June 2021
• Supervises parental and/or family visitations
• monitors visitation time and makes decisions to terminate visit if necessary
• makes immediate oral reports of visitation and follows up with a written report
• Promote positive parent-child relationships and interactions
• Collaborate with the AZ Department of Child Safety and parents/caregivers
• Arrange, schedule, provide transportation of children to and from visits, and supervise visits each week
• Complete all required documentation and reports for each referral in the required time frame Parent Aide
Milemarkers Therapy, Inc - Bullhead City, AZ
December 2018 to August 2020
• In home support to families
• Teaches parenting skills and child development education
• Promote positive parent-child relationships and interactions
• Provide case management/linkage to community resources to parents/caregivers
• Collaborate with AZ Department of Child Safety and parents/caregivers to develop parenting plans that enhance a parent/caregiver’s protective capacities to eliminate safety threat(s).
• Instruct and assess the parent/caregiver’s protective capacities. Observe improvement and evaluate the parent/caregiver’s ability to provide adequate parenting to their child(ren).
• Arrange, schedule, provide transportation of children to and from visits, and supervise visits each week.
• Attend Team Decision Meetings (TDM) and Child Family Team Meetings (CFT) and other meetings for case support.
• Complete all required documentation and reports for each referral in the required time frame. Special Education Paraprofessional
Kingman Unified School District - Bullhead City, AZ 2017 to July 2020
• Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
• Tutor and aid children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms
• Carry out therapeutic regimens, such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists
• Assist in bus loading and unloading
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
• Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and aid students with hardware and software use Special Education Paraprofessional
Bullhead City School District - Bullhead City, AZ
2016 to 2017
• Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
• Tutor and aid children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms
• Carry out therapeutic regimens, such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists
• Assist in bus loading and unloading
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
• Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and aid students with hardware and software use Special Education Paraprofessional
Independent School District 820 - Sebeka, MN
2015 to 2015
• Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
• Tutor and aid children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms
• Carry out therapeutic regimens, such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists
• Assist in bus loading and unloading
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
• Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use Personal Care Assistant
Accra Care Inc - Hopkins, MN
2014 to 2015
• Conduct demonstrations to teach skills, such as sports, dancing, and handicrafts
• Carry out therapeutic regimens, such as behavior modification and personal development programs
• Meal preparation and feeding
• Tutor and assist child individually to help him master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts
• Provide disabled child with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assisting with restroom and changing of diapers
• Assist in bus loading and unloading
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
Quality Control Auditor
Mortgage Solutions of Colorado - Colorado Springs, CO 2012 to 2014
• Audited loan files for fraudulent activity within signature's, paystubs, W-2's, and tax returns
• Adhered to current compliance and government regulations
• Ordered and inputted third party verification of employment and deposits into computer system
• Responded to findings of third party audit responses
• Completed Adverse Action Notices and mailing to borrower's
• Initiated and ordered 4506T's and social security number verifications from the IRS
• Troubleshot problems involving office equipment, such as computer hardware and software
• Operated office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voicemail systems, and personal computers
Merchandise Execution Lead Expert
JC Penney Company, Inc - Colorado Springs, CO
2006 to 2012
• Supervised 20+ associates
• Trained new and existing employees
• Performed accurate cash balancing in cash room and at POS system
• Helped in maintaining an organized sales floor, storage and backroom area as well as inventory stock control
• Provided product display placement and arrangement
• Checked in Fine Jewelry and Catalog orders
• Opened new credit card accounts and helped with credit card billing issues Education
High school diploma in Bachelor's of teaching and special education teaching Grand Canyon University (AZ) - Phoenix, AZ
January 2017 to Present
Certification in Medical Assistant
PIMA Medical Institute (CO) - Colorado Springs, CO March 2010 to April 2012
Diploma
William S Hart High School (CA)
1990 to 1995
Skills
• 40 WPM (10+ years)
• cash (10+ years)
• Cash Handling (10+ years)
• Point of Sale (6 years)
• Quality Control (2 years)
• Autism Experience
• Classroom Management
• Retail Management
• Special Education
• Teaching
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Child Protective Services
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Case Management
• Behavioral Therapy
Certifications and Licenses
Medical Assistant
May 2011 to Present
Crisis Prevention Intervention
September 2018 to September 2019
Assessments
Elementary School Classroom Management — Proficient June 2020
Managing behavior in elementary school classrooms
Full results: Proficient
Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
SKILLS
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Internet research
• 40 WPM
• Photocopy Machines
• Facsimile Machines
• Point of Sale System
• Cash Handling
• Quality Control
• Team Leadership
• Retail Management