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Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Watertown, New York

Depew, New York

- Facilitated and promoted informed choice, self-direction and self-advocacy.- Assisted individuals in developing long-term goals.- Developed and maintained Individualized Service Plans with the individual and their circle of support using principles of person centered planning.- Assisted individuals to become part of their communities using knowledge of available services and supports (both traditional OPWDD funded and community based resources).- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of current services as well as the individual and family’s satisfaction with supports and services provided.- Established and maintained an effective communication network with service providers and others involved with the person with developmental disabilities.- Advocated on the individuals’ behalf and helped to protect and uphold his or her rights and health and safety needs.

- Supervised and assisted children with developmental disabilities in a residential setting to ensure their health & safety.- Participated in the development of program goals and implementation of individual programs.- Supported individuals as needed in all activities and areas of daily living including cooking, cleaning, laundry, budgeting, mobility and recreation.- Transported, accompanied and assisted individuals in recreational activities, medical appointments, day program activities and community training as assigned.- Provided behavior supports as needed.

Seoul, South Korea

- Researched and presented a curriculum on the subject of “birth mother syndrome” and its relevance to unwed mother and gender issues. - Attended organizational meetings and meetings with network organizations including the planning committee for “Single Mom's Day”. - Facilitated qualitative interviews with a small group of unwed mothers.- Collected information about international funding opportunities including grants, fiscal sponsorships, and awards.- Wrote a draft proposal for the Global Fund for Women General Grant Award as a model for proposals requiring the use of English language.- Identified the challenges of start-up non-governmental organizations and its interrelations with various systems.

Kenmore, New York

- Counseled individual students and their families using and techniques from the Brief Solution-Focused Therapy model.- Participated weekly supervision with the Field Educator.- Collaborated with teachers, school staff, and school administrators as a member of an interdisciplinary student support team in support of individual students.- Consulted with various community organizations and professionals about resources and supports available to students, families, and the school community.- Assisted in collecting data using Brief Solution-Focused Therapy assessment mechanisms for program evaluation.

Lockport, Ny

Lockport, Ny

Slee Hall, Department Of Music

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Social Work

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Social Sciences Interdisciplinary

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