Jolene Caesar Email & Phone Number

Portland, Pa

Bethlehem, Pa

-co-developing curriculum for 9 week semesters to be delivered to transition-aged school students to aid in their career awareness and improve employment options.-assist with recruitment and training of Career Coaches and Peer mentor positions-collaborate with local employers to establish work sites-development and implementation of task analyses, student assessments and student portfolios

Stroudsburg, Pa

case management of PF/DS, Consolidated and Base funded services

Bethlehem. Pa

-maintained a caseload of 25+ consumers in our Community Connections program-developed quality outcomes, wrote program quarterly/annual reports and assessments-supervised up to 12 staff-managed the Supported Living department (budget, program staff and participants, eligibility of services)-developed and implemented the Teen Summer and Winter Experience (see attached link)-developed many volunteer sites, job shadowing opportunities and employment site tours-developed curriculum to teach life, independence and employment skills-presented the programs on several PR opportunities, including CBS3 live-certified MANDT instructor-trained new and existing staff on Incident management and restrictive procedures, writing measurable objectives (documentation training), vehicle safety and tie-downs, MANDT (crisis intervention and restraint training)-presented the success of the TSE program to peers at the PATTAN Transition conference and Pocono Parents of Children with Down Syndrome (PPODS)

Bethlehem, Pa

Internship in the Competitive Employment Department-shadowed community -based work assessments-assisted with job development for current caseload-provided job coaching for individuals at their employment site-assisted with coaching and instruction at transitional employment sites-participated in contract and planning meetings with program staff and OVR vocational counselors

Allentown, Pennsylvania Area

TSS to children diagnosed with Autism- followed treatment planstraining in ABA

Effort, Bangor

Manager of the Effort Curves for Women-assisted with enrollment, training and maintenance of fitness plans-assisted with dietary training-handled accounts and memberships-marketing and special eventsLead Technician of the Bangor Curves for Women-all aformentioned tasks-trained new staff and assisted new owners with development of quality business procedures-planned and facilitated special events and marketing/promotional opportunities

Bethlehem, Pa

Internship in the Therapeutic Recreation Department-assisted with group therapy sessions-developed adaptive games to be used for resident's groups-planned and facilitated animal therapy session-assisted with planning many outings and events and helped with daily work load of the CTRS (certified therapeutic recreation specialists)-attended treatment and nursing plan meetings-provided 1:1 services to residents

Stroudsburg, Pa

-worked with at-risk children, providing in-home and community supports, to assist with life skills, academic improvement (developed and implemented curriculum), community involvement and family relations.-supervised parental visitations in-home and office for custody and loss of guardianship situations-worked summers at the Monroe County Parks and Recreation Summer Camp as a lead counselor, planned and implemented team-building skill builders, rec and leisure activities, and special events.

Bachelor’S Degree, Rehabilitative Services, Minor In Psychology, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Member of the National Rehab Association CEC- Council for Exceptional Childrenmember of the National Rehab.

High School, College Prep

Activities and Societies: Bangor Band, yearbook, East Bangor Softball, umpire for Slatebelt softball, Coach UMBT tee-ball, FBLA