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Baltimore, Md

Lead experienced team of workforce development professionals, focused on connecting neurodiverse job seekers to gainful employment or self-employment ventures.Fostered partnerships with external organizations, leading to employment opportunities for individuals who face barriers to employment.Implemented evaluation metrics to measure the effectiveness of neurodiversity acceptance initiatives, utilizing feedback to continuously improve programs and strategies.Organized and facilitated training sessions for community partners to promote neuroinclusvie practices in the workplace. Coordinated an inclusive event at Maryland Zoo to raise awareness and celebrate diversity, drawing participation from diverse communities.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Led cross functional team of dedicated staff to oversee individualized client services for over 100 clients, ensuring tailored support to meet their unique needs and goals.Proficient in State of Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) regulations ensuring compliance and quality service delivery.Created, grew, and maintained relationships with community partners to enhance collaboration and expand resources for neurodiversity initiatives.Successfully orchestrated the transition from in-person support services to virtual support services, ensuring continuity of care and accessibility for clients during challenging times.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Responsible for the implementation of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) program with Baltimore City Schools. Engaged new community partners to widen organizational social capital and ensured successful job matches for neurodiverse job seekers.Manage a team of Employment Specialists and Job Coaches, including oversight of training and professional development for Employment Department.

Baltimore, Md

Manage all facets of employment development, including:Building and nurturing positive relationships across the community.Coordinating outreach events with potential employers and interested community members.Collaborating with employers and new employees to ensure a successful transition to the job site.Assisted in grant writing, marketing, and development efforts aimed at increasing employment opportunities for autistic adults.

Baltimore, Md

Supported autistic adults to work towards their personal goals.Maintained Staff Training Manual by incorporating new policies, procedures, and information.Upheld program integrity by taking treatment integrity and reliability data.Set up, run tours with prospective families, and answer all related admissions questions. Conducted site visits with prospective clients.Participated in transition fairs and recruited prospective clients.Compiled all admissions documents.

Baltimore, Md

Created Staff Training Manual for front line staff, encompassing operational procedures and clinical information.Compiled parent surveys and report data to Quality Assurance Committee.Provided individualized job coaching for autistic adults including job search support, specific skill acquisition, and job site support.Used individualized teaching methods to teach daily living skills, social skills, and functional academics.

Baltimore, Md

Provide job coaching for adults on the spectrum. Work on development of job skills, independent life skills, and functional academics through work awareness and social skills tasks. Collaborate with other coaches and supervisors at various job sites. Adapt vocational curriculum based on individual client skill level. Utilize discrete trial training, backwards teaching, errorless teaching, and other ABA techniques to teach various skills.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Supported children exhibiting maladaptive behaviors in Head Start Classroom.Under direction or Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), taught communication skills to assigned child using PECS and Go Talk technology.Under direction of Occupational Therapist (OT), taught socio-emotional regulation skills to assigned child.Contributed individualized programming ideas to team in order to create Individualized Education Plans (IEP).

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Advocated for the best interest of the assigned child in court and family settings.Completed an extensive, independent review of assigned case.Connected and collaborated with various third parties in the child’s life.Compose weekly and monthly briefings to case manager.

Middleton, Wi

Supported teenage girls with challenging behaviors; specifically autism, oppositional defiant disorder, and mood disorders.Recognized potential triggers and negotiated conflict resolution to maintain safety in crisis situations.Conducted working interviews and trained new staff.Supervised clients’ behaviors while integrating them into the local community.

State College, Pennsylvania Area

Cared for adults living with developmental disabilities and/or mental health needs in a residential setting.Supported residents with daily living skills, including personal care, community integration, emotional support, and anger management.Administered and inventoried residents' medications.Assisted residents with personal and financial records.

State College, Pennsylvania Area

Independently oversaw desk operations.Assisted customers with residential issues.Managed apartment keys and all monetary transactions.

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

Provided emotional support, short-term counseling, referrals, and basic-needs services.Completed 180 hours of training and over 500 hotline hours.Interacted with different community organizations in order to provide clients with the best and most efficient services possible.Participated in staff meetings and community outreach events.Trained new volunteers on the hotline.Taught On-the-Job Training seminars.

Education record

B.A, Crime, Law And Justice

Activities and Societies: THON, Community Help Centre, Ski and Snowboard Club

Education record