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Charlotte, Nc, Us

Paws for Purple Hearts improves the lives of America's Warriors facing mobility challenges and trauma-related conditions such as PTSD and TBI by providing the highest quality assistance dogs and canine-assisted therapeutic programs; and by building public awareness about the important role dogs play in helping Warriors along the road to recovery.Role and Responsibilities:Development and Testing: Spearheaded the development of graduation dog protocol testing and career change dog procedure/paperwork.Communication and Relations: Maintained effective, positive communication with organization representatives, clients, and executives.Client Interviews and Matching: Conducted interviews with clients to assess suitability for service or facility dog placements and matched them with appropriate canine partners.Training and Certification: Trained clients to work effectively with their new canine partners and conducted in-home and Assistance Dog International (ADI) certification testing for human-canine teams.Program Communication: Clearly communicated program expectations to clients and staff.Trainer Support: Monitored and assisted field trainers during client placements and training.Public Engagement: Delivered public presentations and demonstrations on assistance dogs, including virtual and in-person formats.Material Development: Contributed to creating, reviewing, and updating training materials, applications, and contracts.Database Management: Implemented and maintained client and dog databases, and managed incoming applicants, waitlisted clients, and active clients efficiently.Event Participation: Managed and lead client training and graduation events. Accreditation Management: Achieved and maintained the organization's first ADI accreditation for the organization and served as a liaison between the organization and ADI.Regional Oversight: Managed regional Client Liaisons.

Menlo Park, Ca

Bergin University's goal is to advance the human-canine partnership through research and education by offering quality instruction in human and canine studies to postsecondary students worldwide interested in furthering their knowledge of themselves and the role of the dog in human society; through the University's up-to-date, in-depth academic coursework, to provide students an opportunity to expand their knowledge for scholarly or career purposes or enhance their knowledge of their own specialties through the unique viewpoint provided by human-canine studies.Role and Responsibilities:Stakeholder Communication: Maintained effective and positive communication with organization representatives, staff, clients, and executives.Service Dog and Facility Dog Interviews: Conducted interviews with clients with disabilities and those who serve individuals with disabilities to assess suitability for service and facility dog placements, and facilitate the matching process with appropriate canine partners. Client Training: Trained clients to work effectively with their new canine partners.Certification Testing: Conducted in-home and Assistance Dog International (ADI) certification testing for human-canine teams.Program Communication: Clearly communicated program expectations to clients and staff, and student trainers during team training.Public Engagement: Delivered presentations and demonstrations on assistance dogs, service dog laws, and home/safety, both virtually and in person.Material Development: Contributed to the creation, review, and updates of training materials, applications, and contracts.Database Management: Implemented and maintained client and dog databases, and managed incoming applicants, waitlisted clients, and active clients efficiently.Accreditation Maintenance: Maintained ADI accreditation status and acted as the liaison between BUCS and ADI.

The course prepares students to create and manage service dog clients from the initial application and interview process through acceptance into client training and matching. Throughout the semester they are also involved in the monthly, bi-annual, and annual post-placement follow-up with clients.

The course provides an understanding of varying types, causes, and resulting limitations of the more prevalent forms of physical disabilities. Clinical signs and progressive stages of specific disabilities are reviewed as well as related terminology and special considerations related to service dog placement. It is also designed to weave together strands from psychological, sociological, somatic, and political perspectives, including an exploration of subjective experiences with disabilities. Part of the course involves dialogue with people with disabilities.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

High Point, Nc

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Raymond, Me

Bachelor Of Arts: Political Science; December 2018

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