Bob Cerminaro
Vocational Specialist at Brain Injury Services- Claim this Profile
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CPR
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Experience
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Brain Injury Services
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vocational Specialist
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May 2016 - Present
* Conduct intake meetings to identify client's goals, strengths and challenges, and employment interests, and address any safety barriers for the client in the community. * Develop an Individualized Services Plan for each client in the community. * Arrange and conduct thorough assessments in the community to identify skills and challenges of the client. * Build partnerships with community agencies and develop appropriate job positions and duties. * Help clients develop resumes and educate clients on interview skills. * Provide support and brain injury education and training to job sites, as needed. * Educate the client on available work incentives and effect of employment on present income and benefits. * Develop innovative tools and resources to alleviate barriers to the individual obtaining employment. * Completion of all reporting and billing paperwork to DARS as required as a DARS vendor. * Provide on-site job coaching activities to the client, including developing appropriate social skills at work, meeting employer's needs, developing and negotiating accommodations if necessary. * Review and update the Individualized Services Plan as appropriate in conjunction with client needs, strengths, and abilities via the BI First system. * Provide Follow Along Services to each client and the volunteer/employment sites as long as the placement is active or as long as the client desires. * Develop and maintain partnerships with community agencies and companies to promote the BIS Employment Programs.
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The UPS Store
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Management Consultant
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Oct 2015 - Nov 2017
Delivers outstanding customer service to walk-in customers and telephone inquiries. Continuously practices good listening skills with customers, Didlake Inc. / UPS Store team members, and leadership. Takes ownership of the customer's shipping needs and offers viable solutions. Takes action to learn all product and service offerings, alternative solutions, and industry trends. Operates all equipment, software, and devices in an expert fashion and is willing to teach others. Maintains a clean and safe working environment. Opens and/or closes the store and perform end-of-day accounting, etc. Communicates effectively with customers. Completes tasks independently in a quick turn environment.
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Community Concepts, Inc
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Associate
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May 2015 - Apr 2016
* Provided Support as necessary to ensure needs as identified by the individuals are met.* Monitored individuals to ensure they take medications as prescribed and teach them how to take medication independently.* Oversaw medication administration procedures and documentation.* Advocated for each individual by assisting them with achieving personal goals, working on behalf of the individual to overcome barriers.* Communicated and coordinated with families, members of the Inter-Disciplinary team, the individual's day program and other providers of services as necessary and appropriate.* Assisted individuals to develop daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental, and healthcare needs.* Performed crisis intervention, provided emergency counseling and assistance.* Planned, coordinated, and participated with individuals in community inclusion and leisure activities.* Transported individuals to appointments and community rehabilitation programs, etc.* Communicated and documented activities, progress, and behaviors of the individuals as appropriate.* Attended staff meetings, training in services, house and program meetings, as directed.* Ensured programs compliance with Community Concepts Inc. program rules, and state licensing regulations.* Inspected the home and reported repairs and maintenance needed.* Ensured fire and safety procedures are carried out as directed.* Maintained proper security conditions within the residence.* Instructed, supported and participated in performing household tasks with individuals such as planning household budgets.* Helped individuals participate in activities of his/her choice, respecting individual's personal beliefs, choices and interests.* Participated in assessment activities and on the inter-disciplinary team as appropriate.* Monitored activities of visitors to the home.* Had up to date knowledge of Community Concepts Inc. policies and procedures.
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Community Support Specialist
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Aug 2014 - May 2015
• Provided support as necessary to ensure needs as identified by the individual and his/her Inter- Disciplinary Team are met.• Advocated for each individual by: assisting individual with achieving personal goals; works on behalf of the individual to overcome barriers; helps individual to participate in activities of his/her choice; respects individual's personal beliefs, choices, and interests.• Communicated and coordinated with families, members of the Inter-Disciplinary Team, the consumer's home care and other providers of services and supports as necessary and appropriate.• Participated, implemented and documented individuals' ISP goals/objectives to meet all Medicaid Licensing and CVI requirements.• Utilized appropriate guidance techniques with individuals and follow behavior plans, if applicable.• Assisted individuals by identifying and meeting social, environmental, and health care needs and providing care when appropriate and ensuring the health and safety of the individuals.• Monitored individuals to ensure they take medication as prescribed and teaches them how to take medication independently, may assist with medication administration when out in the community with the individual at a time when medication is to be taken.• Performed crisis intervention; provided emergency counseling and assistance.• Planned, coordinated and participated with individuals in community inclusion and assisted individuals with 100% participation and exploration of new ideas/activities.• Embraced and adhered to the mission, vision,and core values of Community Visions Inc.• Safely transported individuals in company vehicles into the community to ensure that all activities are completed appropriately.• Communicated and documented activities, progress and behaviors of individuals as appropriate.• Attended staff meetings, training in-services, and program meetings as directed.• Ensured program compliance with C.V.I program rules and state licensing regulations.
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Didlake
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Project Manager
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Aug 2012 - Apr 2014
Federal Contract Duties and Responsibilities included:Planning, directing, and coordinating designated project to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within time frame and funding parameters.Reviewing project proposal, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.Establishing work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and coordinating with Didlake Human Resources for recruitment or assignment of project proposal.Conferring with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.Reviewing status reports prepared by project personnel and modifying schedules or plans as required.Preparing project reports for management, clients, or others.Overseeing efficiency and quality indicators to ensure contract requirements are met, or exceeded.Reviewing and implementing safety procedures to meet Federal and Company standards; monitoring activities where accidents may occur, halting any operation or activity that constitutes an imminent hazard to personnel or equipment and assisting in the activities of the Safety Committee by providing technical and administrative support.Supervising project staff, evaluating workers’ job performance, and making recommendations on personnel actions.Providing leadership to staff by fostering teamwork while balancing team and individual responsibilities; giving feedback to nurture a positive team spirit and quality job performance; and modeling dependability, hard work, strong business ethics, and professional personal appearance.Assuring safety of employees by monitoring proper use of equipment and adherence to safety policies.Career Highlights: Reduced government expense budget for postage and equipment by at least 50% through strong analyzation skills. Exemplary job performance recommendation by Army National Guard Facility Operations Management.
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Mailroom Manager
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Aug 2004 - Aug 2012
Federal Contract Duties and Responsibilities included: Assuring quality by planning, directing, and coordinating activities of designated staff to ensurethat goals and objectives of project are accomplished and conform to standards and contract requirements.Operating automated mailing systems that prepare outgoing mail and packages.Completing required reports, paperwork and or documentation.Responsible for appropriate conduct and decorum of Didlake staff as dictated by company policy and Army National Guard requirements.Providing leadership to staff by fostering teamwork while balancing team and individual responsibilities.Ensuring safety of employees by monitoring proper use of equipment and adherence to safety policies.Interviewing potential employees.Completing and maintaining all Didlake required trainings.Serving as main back-up to mailroom courier.Performing other job duties as assigned.Career Highlight: Exemplary job performance recommendation by Army National Guard Facility Operations Management.
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Employment Specialist/Job Coach
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Feb 2003 - Jul 2004
Responsible for identifying job opportunities with potential employers in commercial and governmental industries.Job Placement and training with structured, one-on-one support to assist clients with learning the job and developing natural supports necessary to maintain job stability.Routine and ongoing contact post job placement to assess job performance, employer satisfaction and levels of training and/or support needed.Developing and implementing strategies for training, instruction and supervision of consumers.Independently manage caseload of 30 or more clients and creating own weekly work schedule to ensure that needs of caseload are met.Coordinate authorizations from funding agencies and secure approval before service implementation.Conduct comprehensive intake evaluations of applicants.Routinely maintain contact with rehabilitative counselors and other referral sources to request additional authorizations or change status of cases.Develop and monitor Individualized Service Plans in accordance with company policies and procedures.Collect, write and maintain data and appropriate documentation in accordance with CARF accreditation standards, rules and regulations as authorized by the Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS), the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Services, and Didlake policies, procedures and statements of work.Market Supported Employment Program to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Community Services Board Case Managers and other funding/referral entities to generate referrals.Provide disability education to businesses and coworkers/supervisors of supported employees.Career Highlights: Project Manager for Didlake’s and the City of Alexandria’s Summer Youth Employment program with transitioning high school students. Served as Didlake’s representative at professional association forums, chamber events and other business associations.Successfully averaged a 95% job placement rate.
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TLC - The Treatment and Learning Centers
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
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Jun 1996 - Dec 2002
Responsibilities included: Facilitated job placement activities for clients with head injuries and neurological impairments. Performed job coaching follow-up services after each client obtained successful job placement. Conducted on-site work assessments to determine clients' job specific work skills and employability. Provided documentation of each client's status in progress case notes. Performed daytime client transport to job interviews. Assisted clients with the identification of suitable job leads. Created and maintained computerized status and statistical reports. Communicated with the management and support team on a weekly basis regarding clients' job performances. Career Highlights: Successfully averaged a 95% job placement rate. Actively participated in employment consulting seminars. Employee of the Year - 2001 for overall job performance and placement ratio.
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Crawford & Company
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Employment Consultant
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Mar 1994 - May 1996
Provided vocational testing, job development, and job placement services for a caseload of injured workers receiving workers compensation benefits. Conducted job site analyses to determine safe and suitable work environments to help coordinate claimants return to work. Researched and analyzed local industry labor market trends to develop and expand an employer job bank. Conducted labor market surveys in the Washington, DC metropolitan area to determine job availability for assigned claimants. Maintained current progress notes and monthly status reports on each claimants progress.
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Education
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1981 - 1985
Penn State University
Bachelor's Degree, Individual & Family Studies -
1979 - 1980
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Physical Education -
1976 - 1979
Scranton Central High School; Scranton, PA.
High School Diploma, General Studies
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