Randy Schraier Email & Phone Number

Greater St. Louis

Provides families with individualized planning and guidance regarding services, including addressing barriers, developing goals, outlining steps needed to meet goals and connecting families to resources and services to support their needs.Performs follow-up meetings with families and individuals to determine if ongoing support is needed.Completes all documentation as required by the organization, funders and accrediting bodies.Represents the organization at conferences, resource fairs and networking events.Provides in-services, trainings and tours for health care providers, schools and businesses/organizations as requested.Provides master training and consultations with school districts and other agencies.Assists with other services including training staff and social skills groups.

United States

Responsible for hiring, training, and supervise staff to ensure quality services and supports are being provided. Perform and oversee personal functions of the department including orientation, timesheet approval, and performance evaluation. Oversee person centered plan meetings to assure implementation of person centered goals. Manage referrals and conduct intakes for all individuals that are participating in the vocational training program. Assure timely and accurate monthly service invoicing to funders. Monitor and evaluate program outcomes and funder metrics to ensure compliance and maintain standards. Develop and strengthen community relationships. Oversee the day to day functions for the vocational training as well as the transition services and site coordinators.

Conduct various speaking engagements for disability awareness and personal motivation.Past engagement include:AT&T National Sales ConferenceClayton High SchoolSpecial School District Religious OrganizationsNot-for-Profit Organizations

United States

Provide Information, Referral, Problem Solving, and Advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families that include Education, Employment, Housing, Transportation, Benefits, and other Independent Living services. Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders within the intellectual and developmental disability field of service to enhance network and increase opportunities for successful referralsEducate IDDHelp callers regarding community programs and provide guidance and advocacy for successful system navigationProvide high-quality confidential connections to community resources and servicesEngage in community outreach that educations a diverse audience regarding the availability and use of IDDHelp

Greater St. Louis Area

Provide information and referral services to clients including Shelter, Rent, Utility Assistance, Housing, Medicare, Medicaid, Aging and Disability Related InformationAdvocate for clients by connecting them with appropriate local agencies and organizations aligned with addressing their needsConduct disaster intakes with clients that include flooding, home repairs, and fires to identify services that will assist themDocument and record client information in national databaseWork with Center for Disease Control (CDC) to provide on call disease related services and informationParticipate in surveys with clients on agency service satisfactionInterpret client rights, policies and provide other problem solving, informational needs of clients

Advocated for seniors and individuals with disabilities for services including Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Social Services, and Independent Living.Provided information and referral services to clients and their families such as obtaining medical equipment and long term care services. Arranged home healthcare services for clients in order to maintain their independence.Coordinated with other professionals such as division of health and senior services as well as state and federal agencies.Maintained safety and evacuation plans for emergencies including fires, tornado, and earthquakes.Developed educational seminars for clients on various health topics.Performed yearly assessments with clients to determine their levels of independence.

Advocated for individuals with disabilities for services including housing, social security, and community opportunities.Performed intakes with clients to determine their appropriate placements.Taught vocational as well as independent living skills to groups and individuals.Coordinated, documented and maintained client information and files.Had oversight responsibility for program audits.Conducted various presentations on disabilities to help educate and recruit new clients for programs.Speaker and educator for Paraquad services throughout community including live news broadcast and other various promotional opportunities.

Oversaw consumers in housekeeping and culinary activities at retirement center.Conducted and prepared job assessments and evaluations for clients with disabilities.

Provided counseling, advising, and assisting individuals with vocational skills.Assisted with grants to obtain funding for programConducted social histories, assessments, as well as ISP’s with clients and their families.

Performed administrative tasks as needed.Assist in transporting patients to and from locations Engage in developmental play of patients.Supervision of patients in different areas of hospital.

Organized education programs for campers and staff including social (getting to know each other) and educational (cultural-related).Tracked and maintained office supplies and assisted accountant with camp budget.Mediated conflicts between campers and staff.

B.S., Social Work

Activities and Societies: Active member of the Alpha Epislon PI Fraternity Member of the National Association of Social Workers

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