October 2012 - June 2015: Director of Case ManagementJuly 2007 - October 2012: Assistant Director Case ManagementDecember 2004 - July 2007: Program Manager March 2004 - December 2004: Intake CounselorJanuary 2003 - March 2004: CounselorProvide stewardship of State and Federal funds for purchased services to support children and adults with developmental disabilities in realizing their goals and participating as active members of their home communities. Direct… Show more October 2012 - June 2015: Director of Case ManagementJuly 2007 - October 2012: Assistant Director Case ManagementDecember 2004 - July 2007: Program Manager March 2004 - December 2004: Intake CounselorJanuary 2003 - March 2004: CounselorProvide stewardship of State and Federal funds for purchased services to support children and adults with developmental disabilities in realizing their goals and participating as active members of their home communities. Direct program staff and case managers to provide quality services for over 21,000 individuals with developmental disabilities in California’s Central Valley region. Collaborate with families, statewide and local community partners and CVRC vendors to implement State and Federal requirements while addressing individual needs. Show less

Mayoral appointment with City Council approval. The Commission partners with individuals with disabilities, local advisory councils, committees, community partners, the Mayor and the City Council to improve the quality of life for individuals within our community. You can learn more at the DAC website: https://www.fresno.gov/publicworks/ada/disability-advisory-commission-dac/

Provided quality instruction in introductory psychology and human sexuality courses to hundreds of community college students of all ages and diverse backgrounds. Utilized multiple modalities to support students in a positive college experience to maintain enrollment in pursuit of their life goals.

Developed Family Home Agency (FHA) homes for individuals with developmental disabilities. This model allows for individuals to work on independent living skills in a supervised home-setting with a family. An FHA home may only have a maximum of two residents with each individual having his/her own bedroom. Coordinated services for individuals residing in FHA homes, provided support to FHA providers and provided reports to the funding source. Trainer for FHA providers on Title… Show more Developed Family Home Agency (FHA) homes for individuals with developmental disabilities. This model allows for individuals to work on independent living skills in a supervised home-setting with a family. An FHA home may only have a maximum of two residents with each individual having his/her own bedroom. Coordinated services for individuals residing in FHA homes, provided support to FHA providers and provided reports to the funding source. Trainer for FHA providers on Title 17 regulations and for ICF providers on T17 and T22 regulations. Show less

Established and managed a classroom for students with developmental and learning disabilities in their home community. Developed and implemented standards-based lesson plans using state-adopted curricula. Instructed a diverse group of students through multiple modalities incorporating Spanish and ASL to meet individual needs. Performed instructional assessments and in conjunction with parents, students and administrators, developed Individual Education Plans (IEPs) commensurate with the IDEA.… Show more Established and managed a classroom for students with developmental and learning disabilities in their home community. Developed and implemented standards-based lesson plans using state-adopted curricula. Instructed a diverse group of students through multiple modalities incorporating Spanish and ASL to meet individual needs. Performed instructional assessments and in conjunction with parents, students and administrators, developed Individual Education Plans (IEPs) commensurate with the IDEA. Supervised classroom aides. Collaborated with the local continuation high school principal to provide opportunities for students to earn credit while volunteering in my classroom. Collaborated with on-site general education teachers for inclusion in their classrooms. Show less

Provided quality instruction in introductory psychology courses to community college students of all ages and diverse backgrounds. Utilized multiple modalities to support students in a positive college experience to maintain enrollment in pursuit of their life goals.

Provided case management and coordinated services for infants, children and their families through the Early Start model under Part C of the IDEA. Served a diverse caseload in Kings and Tulare counties.

Community-based social worker for Spanish and English-speaking children with mental health diagnoses and their families in a rural community. Prior to paid employment with TXMHMR, I performed an unpaid internship as a Practicum Counselor with TXMHMR from February 1993 through November 1993. I worked in Kingsville, TX at the time and was hired by TXMHMR out of my practicum placement.The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation was split in 2004, 10 years after… Show more Community-based social worker for Spanish and English-speaking children with mental health diagnoses and their families in a rural community. Prior to paid employment with TXMHMR, I performed an unpaid internship as a Practicum Counselor with TXMHMR from February 1993 through November 1993. I worked in Kingsville, TX at the time and was hired by TXMHMR out of my practicum placement.The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation was split in 2004, 10 years after I left into the Texas Department of State Health Services for individuals requiring community mental health services: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us and to the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services for individuals requiring disability services: http://www.dads.state.tx.us Show less