Danielle Hackworth Email & Phone Number

Statewide Business Consultant working all counties in California for labor market research, sector strategies and developing work experience for students with disabilities ages 16 to 21 years old. Working as the subject matter expert for the Foundation of Community Colleges grant providing paid work experience for youth. Coordinating and conducting trainings statewide on disability etiquette, awareness and the benefits of hiring people with disabilities. Electronic record keeping system management for fiscal, and consumer case management. Employment Coordinator/Business Specialist for youth and adults with disabilities. Creating and facilitating educational classes, workshops and exploration trainings to empower growth and development. Assessing barriers such as: mental health, physical health, learning disabilities as well as environmental barriers such as transportation and legal history, to develop a plan of action as well as treatment plans by consulting and recommend training programs and careers to Vocational Counselors. Responsible for organizing and coordinating recruitment of jobs for people with disabilities, this includes hosting interviews, job fairs, attending career fairs, homeless events and healthcare events. Researching and educating consumers on ADA, labor laws and regulations. Attending and participating in local Chamber of Commerce events, community development, State of the City and various educational foundations. Presenting this information to DOR staff to ensure consumers are being encouraged and informed about upcoming labor market trends. Business development; Networking, building partnerships, educating on tax incentives, DOR support services, Windmills training, on the job training and placements to local business owners. Researching labor market, economical trends, new training programs and career paths, community growth and development. Complete monthly and annual reports on consumer growth, interviews, and job placements.

Redding, California Area

Business Specialist for youth and adults with disabilities. Creating and facilitating educational classes, workshops and exploration trainings to empower growth and development. Assessing barriers such as: legal history, mental health, physical health, transportation, and learning disabilities to develop a plan of action as well as treatment plans by consulting and recommend training programs and careers to Vocational Counselors. Responsible for organizing and coordinating recruitment of jobs for people with disabilities, this includes hosting interviews, job fairs, attending career fairs, homeless events and healthcare events. Reviewing employment applications, reading various job descriptions, qualifications and specifications to ensure consumers are applying for appropriate positions, as well as positions they are qualified for. Researching and educating consumers on ADA, labor laws and regulations. Keep accurate data with paper files and in computer system “AWARE” while maintaining confidentiality with all times. Scheduling and maintaining weekly appointments with consumers in Shasta and Tehama Counties, and performing outreach to community services. Networking, building partnerships, educating and presenting DOR information, services, and placements to local business owners. Performing research on labor market, economical trends, new training programs and community growth and development. Complete monthly and annual reports on consumer growth, interviews, and job placements.

Redding, California Area

Knowledge of California sales tax laws and procedures. Ability to work with the public in person and over the phone, to problem solve, direct and inform, necessary information to be compliant with California sales tax laws. The ability to transfer and handle money while applying accurate transactions to accounts, balance and prepare a deposit with safe money handling procedures. The knowledge and ability to complete escrows while keeping business transfers in compliance with California regulations. The ability to complete account maintenance, accurate data input, preparing letters, purchase orders and reports all while maintaining a high level of customer service.

Redding, California Area

Extensive case management for Native American families. Most families in the case load are lower income and at risk families. Family goals and individual goals are addressed in weekly meetings. Building a healthy, professional relationship with my clients allows for major family goals to be set and then broke down into smaller, more reachable goals to help reach the main goals. Once a family goal has been set, helping the family get to the necessary appointments, meetings, and help them fill out paper work. Being the families advocate and support system to connect them with the appropriate agencies to help them maintain their family unit. The job requires drug and alcohol knowledge and how to work with families struggling with addictions. Accurate reporting and documentation is required daily and follow-up and reporting is to be completed weekly. With this job came the responsibility of working with many community agencies and social services to building community partnerships to resource the clients.

Redding, California Area

Created a therapeutic environment for children ages 0-18 years of age who were currently living in the emergency domestic violence shelter. Building healthy relationships with each parent and child, while showing support and compassion for their crisis situation. Organizing and maintaining volunteers for group activities and events, maintain accurate files on each client with the Children’s, Too! Program. Work closely with Frist 5 Shasta to maintain the goals set for the program and create progress reports, to show the program’s progress for the fiscal year. Completed the 66-hour Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training and Advocacy Training.

Redding, California Area

Extreme knowledge in customer service and positive working environments. Fast, quality food preparations, cooking, order taking, service window techniques. Money handling, safe balancing, safe auditing and inventory control. Managing meal and rest periods for associates. Training and evaluations for new associates to reach the company and individual goals

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology

Major studies in Drug and Alcohol Counseling, Family Dynamics and Family Counseling.

Associate'S Degree, Humanities/Humanistic Studies

Studies in Human Development, Early Childhood Education, and transferable units to National University.