YOLANDA WARD
Now living in Virginia
Richmond, VA 23237 +1-443-***-**** ********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Diligent vocational program coordinator with 5+ years of experience in administrative support and leadership roles within developmental services. Proven expertise in managing daily operations, appointment scheduling, and documentation while supervising staff and clients. Skilled in quality assurance, data entry, and effective communication, with a strong commitment to enhancing client care and organizational efficiency. CPR and medication administration certified, dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for individuals with developmental disabilities. Willing to relocate to: Chesterfield, VA
Work Experience
Weekend Family Living Director/Family Living Director/Residential-Support Services, DSP Bello Machre Glen Burnie, MD
July 2007 to February 2026
Job responsibilities include cooking, housekeeping, medication administration, personal care, implementation of Person-Centered Plan (PCP), appointment scheduling and petty cash expenditure reports along with this supervisory position Vocational Program Coordinator, Vocational Skills Supervisor, 1:1 Staff Chesapeake Developmental Unit Easton, MD
August 2017 to April 2025
Job responsibilities include housekeeping, medication administration, personal care, cooking, documenting daily routines and transporting clients, monthly progress reports, daily calendar logging and supervising contractual work done by Adults with Developmental Disabilities
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Volunteering/ Leadership Experience
• Performed lifesaving Heimlich maneuver in September 2017
• Housekeeping for elderly people in community
• GirlTrek (National Community Walking Group)
• Eagle/Ironman Volunteer
• Choir director/ Holiday Caroling/vacation Bible school Resident associate
Channel Marker Cambridge, MD
August 2016 to December 2017
Job responsibilities include meal planning, cooking, grocery shopping, housekeeping, Transporting individuals, medication monitoring, daily documentation and financial reports.
Education
Liberal Arts (Pursued Liberal Arts Degree/Social)
Chesapeake College
August 2017 to 2021
Upper secondary education
High school diploma or GED
Skills
Computer skills Time management Community engagement leadership Private home childcare experience Food preparation Child behavior management Experience with children Microsoft Outlook HRIS Leadership Mandt, Driving a lift van, Baking, Event planning/ decorating, floral arrangements Windows Childhood development Medicaid Childhood developmental delays Working with people with developmental disabilities Pediatric first aid Diaper changing Case management Senior living facility experience Management Non-profit organization community engagement experience Microsoft Office Microsoft Excel Elderly support services Activity planning for children Community engagement Communication skills Organizational skills Detailing Cash handling Quality assurance Medical scheduling Computer networking Down syndrome (early childhood general education) Administrative experience Healthcare advocacy Driving Appointment scheduling Executive administrative support Writing skills Experience in non-profits Cashiering Patient advocacy Classroom organization for children Clinical documentation Disability support services Customer service Productivity software Infant care Microsoft Word Curriculum implementation Typing Working with individuals with intellectual disabilities HIPAA
Languages
English
Links
www.interestingsite.com
Certifications and Licenses
Senior Cosmetologist, MD Driver;s license, CPR certified, Certified Medication technician February 2024 to February 2026
A licensed cosmetologist for over 40 years.
Driver's License
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer