Dedicated Life Skills Coach and Case Manager
Resume:
Kim Farrow **** Beechridge Drive SW
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
28469
**********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
Desert Arc - Life Skills Instructor
April 2022 - July 31, 2025
The Desert Arc Life Skills Instructor helps adults with developmental disabilities achieve independent living by providing instruction and support for personal goals. Duties typically include: Training and Coaching: Instructing clients in daily living skills (e.g., hygiene, budgeting, cooking), community integration, socialization, and pre-vocational skills.
Goal Implementation: Working with individuals to meet goals outlined in their Individual Support Plans (ISP).
Documentation: Completing daily progress notes and necessary paperwork.
Collaboration: Coordinating with other staff and agencies to provide comprehensive support.
Transportation: Providing transportation for clients to programs, appointments, and community activities.
EXCEED VALLEY RESOURCE
August 2002 - September 2021
The Case Manager, or Service Team Coordinator, at Exceed Valley Resource Center focuses on Person-Centered Planning for individuals with disabilities.
Key responsibilities include:
Coordinating the development and tracking of Person Centered plans. Acting as an advocate and generating referrals for appropriate services.
Providing crisis intervention and information on alternative program choices.
Maintaining accurate and updated client files and ensuring client safety.
Developing and submitting reports on client outcomes and demographics.
SKILLS
Strong interpersonal skills,
patience, and empathy.
direct care and support,
coaching in daily living skills,
socialization, personal
hygiene, and
pre-vocational/work skills.
Experienced in social
services, education, or
counseling.
SKILLS
Essential skills for a Case
Manager at Exceed Valley
Resource include strong
communication,
organization, empathy,
problem-solving, advocacy,
cultural competence and the
ability to maintain accurate
documentation. understand
community resources, and
supporting individuals
special needs.
EDUCATION
FORD MOTOR COMPANY - Certification
March 1989 - January 1994
Ford's Treasury Leadership Program (TLP), which is closely related to the Secretary Treasurer function, focuses on developing technical and leadership skills in core areas.
Key skills and areas of exposure include:
Financial Markets
Asset Management
Operations
Financial Strategy
International Finance
Risk Management
Investor Relations
FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
San Bernardino Sheriff’s Academy Reserve Modular Training Program — Certification
March 1986 - September 1986
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Reserve Modular Training Program in collaboration with San Bernardino Valley College at the Regional Training Center (near Glen Helen). This is a P.O.S.T. certified academy consisting of four courses (PC 832, Level III, Level II, and Level I).
RELEVANT SKILLS - TRAINING
Telemarketing, Customer Service, Accounts
Payable/Receivable, Fiscal Clerk II, Data Entry Operator. Virtual Training Classes and Counseling Sessions. Packer, Assembling Products, etc.
References upon request
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