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Norwich, Connecticut, United States

Ensure that individuals receiving supports from The Arc ECT maintain their State and Federal income and health insurance benefits. Ensure that the Arc ECT’s policies and procedures regarding personal funds financial management are implemented and followed.Audit personal funds regularly to screen for fraud and abuse and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.

Norwich, Connecticut

Ensured an environment that encourages personal growth and empowerment of the residents of the home.Ensured quality resident care: medical and programmatic.Prepared, implemented, and maintained resident programs as outlined in the Individual Plan.Ensured all required documentation for licensing and the agency is completed in a timely fashion.Maintained residents files in a manner outlined by agency policy and licensing regulation.Interfaced with day programs, parents/guardians, DDS and other agencies as appropriate.Ensured compliance of DDS Licensing Regulations.Ensured compliance of agency Policies and Procedures.Interviewed, trained, supervised, and disciplined staff. Maintained certification in CPR and Medication Administration, passes medications.Implemented, trained, and followed behavior support plans that may include a restraint component.Coordinated and ensured maintenance of agency property. Collaborated with other managers in peer mentoring and peer quality assurance.Educated community officials about Arc services.Collaborated with other programs to assure quality service.Provided technical support and training to staff.

Coventry, Ct

Youth Worker responsibilities as listed belowDirected and assisted staff in crisis intervention for youth in needFacilitated post crisis response meetings with staff and directorOriented and trained new program staffMet with assigned staff for reflective practice supervision as scheduled, or as needed, and completed annual performance evaluations for assigned staffWorked as part of the clinical treatment team to identify youth’s needs and strategies to meet those needsOversaw staff implementation of identified strategies for youth to insure needs are met.Assisted Program Director with program budget to maintain fiscal responsibilityCared for all program facilities and equipment to promote a clean, safe, and comfortable environment to agency standardsEnsured program compliance with CHR health and safety standards, as well as JCHAO, DCF, and OSHA standards, regulations, policies and procedures as applicableProvided after hours on-call coverage, including holidays and weekendsRepresented CHR and the group home at PPTs, ACRs, court hearings, and other meetings for youthActively participated in program development by attending all necessary committee meetings and consultationMarch 2013- Became Credible (electronic health record) “superuser” responsible for training all staff within program

Coventry,Ct

Provided a safe, home-like atmosphere for youth ages 13-18 enrolled in the programSupported routines of youth through assisting and supervising daily tasksIdentified needs and arranged for care of those needs for children in the programTransported and supervised youth to school family visits and appointmentsPlanned and initiated recreational and program activitiesDocumented observation of youth and assessed youth skills, behaviors, and moodsDemonstrated awareness of individual youths’ treatment plans including their assessment, particular needs, and behavioral goalsIdentified intervention strategies by implementing them through documentation of services and outcomesCollaborated with a team to identify needs and implemented strategies for the residentsParticipated in regular staff meetings, supervision, and other staff processesEnsured that program facility maintains a clean environment and performed household tasks

Storrs, Ct

Norwich, Connecticut

Provided counseling services regarding variety of life stressors to students (K-8) on an individual and group basis.Co-lead group sessions which focused on social skill development. Observed and collected data on students' behavior and progressAssisted school counselor in Crisis InterventionsCreated lessons and behavior plans for students and integrated their plans in the classroomCollaborated with Special Education faculty and regular classroom teachersCommunicated and collaborated with family members daily with students’ progressParticipated in PPTs, 504 Plans, and Child Study Team meetings

Voluntown, Ct

Utilized curriculum provided by regular teachers to educate their students while they were outEducated and collaborated with students from Pre-K to 8th grade.Familiarized myself with each of the students and their capabilitiesEncouraged the students to take part in the extracurricular activities

Effectively maintained the dining roomProvided a friendly and pleasant atmosphere for all guests and answering the telephoneMaintained contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers Ensured dining details are handled properly and customers concerns are addressed

Designed and updated advertisements such as posters, flyers, and pamphletsUpdated FSUC bulletin board regularlyCaptured pictures at events Acted as the "creative eye" and "FSUC promoter"

Supported the UConn Alumni Association staff with multiple projects Brainstormed recruitment strategiesFashioned promotional materialsAssisted the secretary and calling alumniSupervised alumni events and programs

Managed and planned the largest university spring weekend event with 384 co-ed teams consisting 6-8 playersCorresponded with local and nationwide companies for donations and sponsorshipCollaborated with university officials to communicate and coordinate logisticsDeveloped and maintained a budget of $35,000 which included sponsorship, registration fees, and event construction Encouraged others to become active committee members and facilitate their ability to run the event effectivelyDelegated tasks to different committee members and promoted members to be leaders.

Observed students in grades 5-8 on their reading and writing comprehensionPrepared students for the Connecticut Mastery Test.Provided academic support and challenge to studentsPromoted students to think at a higher level of learning and thinking

Supervised 2-4 crew members per shift Maximized efficiency through the shop Ensured smooth operation of the on-campus cafes by overseeing and delegating tasks to student employeesServed as a personal contact with co-workers and customers Resolved issues in a friendly and reasonable mannerGuided and trained new employees. Responsible for the performance evaluations of staff to upper management

Special Olympics, Volunteer Served as a scorekeeper for the Special Olympic bowlersAssured that the players had a enjoyable experience Motivated players to maintain their passion for bowlingWindham Middle SchoolPrepared and organized a field day for fifth grade studentsProvided guidance to students at different obstacles during field dayRopes Course Focused on building leadership and successfully collaborating with othersConcentrated on community building

Served as a role model and a peer resource for Windham Middle School students.Encouraged students to take pride in their work and motivated them to seek help when needed

Bachelor Of Arts, Human Development And Family Studies

Activities and Societies: Student Alumni Association, Family Studies Undergraduate Committee

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