Darlene Smith Email & Phone Number

Towson, MD

• Applies thorough knowledge of rehabilitation service principles, procedures and regulations, including counseling, interviewing, evaluation and documentation
• Under close supervision of the Staff Nurse, participates in the planning and evaluation of patients’ needs based on patients behaviors
• Provides direct patient care services in accordance with the treatment plan and under the direction of a professional nurse
• Assists in providing a safe and therapeutic environment according to established policies and procedures
• Completes 15/30 minute rounds
• Analyzes behavior to complete vocational reports

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Worked directly with students and families to complete behavioral assessments
• Implemented service plans and provided referrals to appropriate services
• Assisted students in reaching personal goals and the goals from their Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)
• Monitored students for compliance and growth
• Attended and participated in department meetings and training sessions

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Assisted with the daily operation of the child care center, complying with state and federal laws and regulations while meeting agency objectives
• Maintained student and staff records, prepared summary reports, processed inspections and accident reports
• Maintained a safe and clean environment
• Mediated parent/teacher conferences and issues related to the building
• Conducted tours for parents
• Supervised staff performance and hired substitute staff as needed

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Instructed students in academic subject areas
• Identified the needs of assigned students through formal and informal assessments
• Reviewed referral data, history and assessment data to develop appropriate goals and objectives for each student
• Reviewed Individual Educational Plans (IEP) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP) with parents, school administrators and general education teachers
• Monitored, evaluated and documented students’ progress utilizing appropriate measurements and assessment devices
• Prepared accurate, timely, and complete progress reports for each student in compliance with school district regulations and legal requirements

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Assisted with all aspects of administrative management: prepared business correspondence, memo’s, letters, and reports
• Answered and screened calls, addressed concerns and resolve problems
• Managed the Vice President’s schedule: made travel arrangements
• Assisted in the budgetary process: composed, edited and prepared correspondence and statistical reports, researched special projects, processed and monitored confidential records
• Managed inventory of supplies and submitted invoices
• Communicated and coordinated day-to-day operational issues

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Provided case management services to 25 individuals
• Supervised 7 human service workers and monitored day-to-day activity of department
• Completed accurate case notes in a timely manner
• Conducted in-state and out-of-state placements: located prospective family members for reunification
• Attended: court hearings, psychiatrist visits, lawyer visits, school IEP meetings, doctor appointments, visits to placements, family visits, team meetings and trainings
• Processed payments for Shelter care, foster parents and Respite care

Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor

51 Graduate credits earned Coursework included 33 credits in Rehabilitation Counseling, 3 credits in Education, 9 credits in Special.

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology