I have worked with individuals including children and adults with mental and physical disabilities for over 21 years. I would eventually like to teach and work with parents and children in the hospital setting. Skills include investigating child abuse and neglect, working closely with local law enforcement, schools, the court system, and treatment teams to ensure the child/family is receiving all services for a stronger family unit. This includes ensuring families and children learn coping skills in order to understand how to function in difficult settings. I have also worked with adults with intellectual disabilities in a residential group home, was an assistant director in a day care after college, worked in retail in a factory, and local campground while on summer breaks from college. I am a certified Medical Transcriptionist, Motivational Interviewer and Facilitator for Family Partnership Meetings (FPM). I also have volunteered for Special Olympics and Meals-on-Wheels.