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Oviedo, FL, US

Winter Park, Florida, United States

Orlando, Florida Area

Orlando, Florida Area

• Lead a team of 12 full-time direct reports responsible for the delivery of the Transition Services Program.
• Managed business relationships with Florida Dept. of Education and other contract and referral sources; interfacing directly with the contract administrators and referring business clients to address their needs and.
• Increased program recruitment and contract referrals by greater than 100% within First Fiscal Quarter and by 200% before the end of the Second Quarter. New program referrals increased from a total of 50 students over.
• Developed and trained staff on programmatic and agency-wide service standards or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), safety plans and protocols.
• Created and implemented program curriculum including an instructor “train-the-trainer” program and supplementary materials for use with program staff.
• Coached staff to improve curriculum instruction and client care to ensure the program exceeded the agencies standards of service.

Florida Hospital Orlando

• Supervised 10-15 student interns participating in the Project SEARCH program at Florida Hospital Orlando
• Managed the skill training and coordinated with Florida Hospital staff to arrange appropriate placements for each student intern.
• Provided disability, inclusion and accommodation training to Florida Hospital staff and community partners.
• Developed and implemented vocational skill training curriculum specific to Florida Hospital for each internship site/career area.
• Promoted appropriate integration of an evaluation methods throughout the site, including performance enhancement, continuous quality improvement, and critical incident reporting methods.
• Accomplished one-on-one mentoring of student interns; trained Florida Hospital staff on how to effectively provide a positive internship environment, set realistic goals and expectations and provided necessary.

Orlando, Florida Area

• Utilizing a broad range of instructional and counseling techniques I assist individuals obtain a greater level of self-sufficiency and independence while progressing through a vocational rehabilitation program. With.
• Through the thorough analysis of academic and vocational evaluation I am able to provide individuals with academic and vocational advising to develop an individualized plan for services. I select and obtain necessary.
• Engaging in strong community partnerships, I have developed a network of counseling resources and content expertise with training providers (college and vocational), community based social services, medical providers.

Orlando, Florida Area

• Acting as contract liaison between DOE / DBS and community service providers, was able to improve outcomes by retooling referral and communication processes. Supervised coordination of placement services for VR clients.
• Providing clients with career development services including customized job search support, resume design and interview preparation. I have developed strategic partnerships with the Central Florida business community.
• Though careful collaboration with academic and rehabilitation providers I was able to facilitate the delivery of targeted career development and instruction to clients. These partnerships have helped to grow.
• Maintained career development/job search library specific to each client’s employment goals and developed employment opportunities by coordinating with local employers in workplace reengineering.
• Lead expansive job analysis and accommodation efforts partnering with large and mid-size companies to such as Disney, Universal, and Office Depot. Identifying accessibility options and capitalizing on productivity.

Orlando, Florida Area

• Utilized and interpreted Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation (CVE) and various academic and functional assessments to develop individualized education or employment plans for clients.
• Maintained career development/job search library specific to each client’s employment goals and developed employment opportunities by coordinating with local employers in workplace reengineering.
• Developed partnerships with area employers directly resulting in the creation of employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
• Advised individuals in use and application of assistive technology and facilitated selection of technology for use in higher education or employment.

Orlando, Florida Area

• Facilitated leadership programs/events focused on team building and developing leadership skills through the implementation of challenge activities, low-element ropes courses, and cooperative thought puzzles.
• Engaged in broad range of professional development activities, including membership in professional organizations, attendance of professional conferences, and professional research presentation/speaking.
• Advised individuals in use and application of assistive technology and facilitated selection of technology for use in higher education or employment.
• Coordinated case management responsibilities for students/clients creating and maintaining records, maintaining confidentiality (following both FERPA and HIPAA conventions) while coordinating with support agencies.
• Provided Advising and Support to individuals including participation in School IEP team meetings, development of individualized curricula and employment plans, reporting/documentation of client progress to the.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Special Education And Teaching

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