Lindsey Joyce Lauritzen Email & Phone Number

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Ensure Representative Payees designated by Social Security Administration (SSA) are on the right track with respect to recordkeeping and reporting for their beneficiaries, and identify poor payee practices such as financial exploitation or health & safety issues. Monitor HCBS settings in regards to how individuals with disabilities receive services.Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) is the independent, private, nonprofit organization designated by the Governor of Arkansas to implement the federally funded and authorized Protection and Advocacy systems throughout the state. We protect and advocate for the civil and legal rights of people with disabilities in Arkansas. DRA services include information and referral, short-term assistance, technical assistance, legal representation, systemic advocacy, monitoring, and training.

Arkansas, United States

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Transition Instructor for SET for Success, which prepares students with special needs for life after high school. Students participate in paid internship opportunities on- and off-campus during the school year, as well as paid internships during the summer. -Work with students at three schools in person and three schools virtually in rural Arkansas.-Train students in skills needed to navigate through the post-high school transition period.-Plan and lead lessons on work-readiness, self-advocacy, networking, interview preparation, and basic financial literacy.-Complete monthly pre-transitional reports to reflect topics covered, student’s attendance, career goals, and progress within the group-Effectively communicate with teachers to adjust lessons as needed as well as to collect information for reports.-Attend IEP meetings to connect with students and advocate for SET for Success, and for post-secondary education programs for graduating seniors. Advocate for ACCE (Academics, Community, Career Development and Employment Program), an Easterseals program.-Complete monthly pre-transitional reports to reflect topics covered, student attendance, career goals, and progress within the group.-Create off-campus internship opportunities, including Shorter College and Central Arkansas Library System (CALs).Employment Specialist for HIRE (Helping Individuals Reach Employment), which provides one-on-one job counseling, training and placement for adults with special needs.-Meet individually with clients referred for job placement and supported employment assistance which included providing career counseling as well as assisting with resume building, completing applications, and interview preparation.-Completed monthly reports for individual job placement and supported employment clients to reflect meetings had and progress towards gaining or maintaining employment.-Create lasting relationships with businesses including Shorter College, CALs, Kroger and UALR.

Arkansas, United States

New Leader's Council (NLC) equips local leaders with the skills to run for office, manage campaigns, create start-ups and networks of thought leaders. NLC leaders take their activism back into their communities and workplaces to impact progressive change. NLC is a six-month intensive learning environment and a lifetime alumni commitment. NLC creates lasting infrastructure in communities, states and nationally to support our fellows and alumni as they become agents of change. NLC provides community members with opportunities to engage with – and challenge – current policymakers, to create blueprints to tackle current and future policy issues, and to support one another along their individual path to a more progressive political and cultural landscape.NLC is one of the few organizations focused on building a new governing coalition.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

- Assisted in Thrive Autism Solutions’ transition to Blue Sprig Pediatrics following the acquisition; participated in the Blue Sprig Integration Task Force where I successfully adjusted office processes and oriented staff to scheduling changes per Blue Sprig standards; served as the point of contact for staff transition questions- Developed office processes and documentation methods to improve staff and families’ experiences in Thrive Autism Solutions’ inaugural year in Little Rock- Managed staff home visiting and clinic schedules to ensure client coverage and family support- Coordinated clients’ care effectively with their treatment providers and physicians and stayed current with each client’s needs and progress- On-boarded Behavior Technicians and Registered Behavior Technicians; managed annual and ongoing training for clinical team to ensure quality care- Utilized Engagedly software to facilitate an active online community through group discussion and meeting personal and professional goals- Managed client waitlist and worked with Clinical Director to ensure client intakes were conducted in a timely manner

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

- Provided career training, job coaching, and support for interns with disabilities at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to foster their career path. Interns completed three internship rotations at UAMS.- Developed customized on-the-job training methods based on individual assessments of strengths, career interests and working styles- Collaborated with interns, employers, families, and department staff to problem-solve issues related to career training and employment- Followed up with interns and their supervisors regularly on job performance; conducted monthly progress report meetings with interns to ensure satisfactory job performance and identify areas of improvement- Designed and instructed interactive life-skills lessons based on the curriculum that covered healthy lifestyle choices, time management, and budgeting- Met with interns & parents at the middle and end of each internship to review professional goals and discuss next steps

Travis Country Neighborhood; Conway, Ar; Little Rock, Ar

-Child care after school, on weekends, and during school vacations-Active member on Care.com-House sitting and pet-sitting regularly

Conway, Ar

Fitness center front desk management, maintained and cleaned fitness equipment, answered and directed phone calls, made reservations for gym facilities, manage memberships, laundry

Hendrix College

As an ambassador to Hendrix College, call constituents to build rapport; update demographic information and acquire gifts to the Annual Fund; handle personal information with confidentiality

15001 Park Central Rd, Sabillasville, Md 21780

• Wrote adaptable lesson plans and horse games for people with disabilities• Maintained the barn to create a safe environment for campers• Supervised horse care, including feeding and training, and basic first aid• Supervised two other horse program leaders

901 S Mopac Expy #100

Maintenance of office, answered and directed office phone, managed appointments, and"title" tasks like opening orders for refinances or resales of property

7101 S. Mopac Expy, Austin, Tx 78749

As a Camp Counselor, responsible for group games, pool supervision, activity rotation, interacting with parents, and general safety of childrenAs a Child Center team member, responsible for providing activities for children, facilitating different areas of child center, and monitoring time spent at each station

8804 Grelle Ln.

Work with children and adults with special needs to help them gain communication skills, experience, and confidence working with horses and people using equine-assisted activities

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Senior

Activities and Societies: SOAR (Student Outreach Alternative Resources) Peer Mentor, 2013 - present. Miller Center Service Scholar, 2012.

Irish Studies, Junior

Activities and Societies: GlobetrottersStudy abroad experience in the historic city of Derry/Londonderry, in Northern Ireland.