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- Works with residential, employment, and day habilitation programs to assess, design, and implement programing and Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PBSPs)- Assesses the implementation of a person-centered approach at assigned programs on a weekly basis- Monitors on-going data entry and collection in line with client goals- Conducts Safety Care.

- Developed and implements individualized service plans using a person-centered model- Maintained client files for a caseload of 41 d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients with a range of disabilities - Served as a liaison to families, funding agencies, and ancillary agencies

- Assisted with implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)- Provided direct intervention with individuals and groups

- Contributed to the development of agency-wide training materials regarding trauma-informed care - Collaborated with a team of ASL interpreters to provide accessible mindfulness materials

- Interprets multi-lingual services and events into American Sign Language- Works alongside a Deaf co-facilitator to plan and implement opportunities for linguistic development- Assists with interpreter recruitment and scheduling

- Facilitated mediation sessions between up to 4 residents at a time- Planned events to encourage critical thinking, increased cultural competency, and community engagement

- Supervised a team of 32 Orientation Leaders- Facilitated diversity trainings and leadership workshops- Managed organization and material distribution for weekly sessions of incoming students

- Worked with a team of 4 staff interpreters- Interpreted in both classroom and performance settings

- Facilitated orientation programming for first-year and transfer students- Served as a university representative to incoming students and families

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, American Sign Language (Asl) & Human Services

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Asl/English Interpreting