JOHN AGBOOLA, M.Ed., MS., C.A.G.S
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Norton, MA o2766
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QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS
Group facilitator for prospective students, in the role of Transition Coordinator
Networking with Bristol Community College and Variety of various programs
15-year tenure at MRC providing a wide range of meaningful services as a QVRC
Supervisor experience in a Community Living program
Diligent effort to network with community stakeholders and provide wrap around services
Familiarity with Local 509 and the CL regulations and standards
CAREER HISTORY
c 2001-Present
Evaluate individuals with physical, mental, emotional or other impairments to determine eligibility for vocational services
Confer with professional specialists, agency staff, clients’ families, employees and others
Develop liaison with public and private organization and services
The Kennedy Center, Boston, MA
Mobility Services Coordinator 1997-2000
Provided direct daily supervision to the Mobility Instructors
Wrote and disseminated all reports and statistics
Maintained frequent contact with the MBTA
Used and refined tools for screening, testing (pre-& past) and assessing travel training process
Developed individualized transportation plans for all mobility services participants
Assisted in pursuing and ensuring continuous funding for travel training in the MBTA services area through contracts, grants, etc.
Ocean State Center for Independent Living, Warwick, RI
Independent Living Specialist/Minority Outreach/ADA Advocate 1997-1998
Provided outreach/education services to minority community
Evaluated independent living needs of clients and set priorities for service provision
Provided advocacy services to empower consumers including information on the ADA, for the community, including architectural accessibility and provided ADA in-service training
Cerebral Palsy of South Shore/Options, Taunton, MA 1990-1997
Case Manager/Skills Trainer
Coordinated independent support for program participants
Assisted consumers to manager PCA services and accessing community resources
EDUCATION
Assumption College, Worcester, MA C.A.G.S, 2017
University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, M.S. 2009
Boston University, Boston, MA, Certificate in Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation, 2002
Suffolk University, Boston, MA, M.S. in Political Science, 2002
Hansard Scholars Program, London, England, Certificate in Economic & Political Science, 1996
Rhode Island College, Providence, RI, B.A. in Political Science, 1991