Experience

County of Chester

• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Early Intervention Service Coordinator

  • Feb 2007 - Present

  • Complete intake meetings and initial family interviews for children ages birth to three at time of referral to the Early Intervention program. • Coordinate initial and ongoing evaluations and assessments for children with developmental delays and/or diagnoses to determine eligibility for services & assist in the development of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP). • Coordinate and monitor the appropriate & timely delivery of services to children in the program, and serve as a liaison between family & provider agency. • Manage & utilize all available funding streams for services, & assist families in accessing alternative funding sources, as appropriate. • Obtain necessary medical clearances for every child coming into the program, and assist in coordinating services with medical teams, as needed. • Monitor children’s progress in accordance with their Individualized Family Service plan on a quarterly basis, including scheduling & facilitating team meetings. • Inform parents of their rights and procedural safeguards in Early Intervention & assist families in accessing community resources, government assistance programs, alternative funding, health & advocacy services, childcare, etc. • Initiate & support families through the process of transitioning services to the Early Intervention Preschool Program at age 3. • Maintain progress notes and updated files for approximately 60 children receiving services. Show less



Institute for Behavior Change

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS)

  • Oct 2005 - Jan 2007

  • Provide one-on-one support to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and other social-emotional disorders in home, school, and community settings. • Implement a treatment plan designed to eliminate inappropriate target behaviors & increase positive replacement behaviors. • Demonstrate the use of effective intervention techniques to support & transfer skills to parents, teachers & other caregivers to promote greater independence and pro-social skills. • Document progress notes and record data on a daily basis and provide input to Behavior Specialist Consultant for treatment plan development. Show less



YMCA of the Brandywine Valley

• Camp Counselor/Childcare Provider

  • Jun 2001 - Sep 2005

  - Outdoor summer camp counselor responsible for the care & safety of children ages 5-12, specifically 5-7 year olds from 8:30-4:30pm daily. - Development of age appropriate lesson plans & schedules according to weekly themes to include educational objectives, arts/crafts, group games, exercise, problem solving, team building, etc - Responsible for school aged children enrolled in before & after school care program & supervise group activities, assist with homework, & communicate with parents - Before & After Care Site Supervisor- assisted with oversight of 3 other staff & scheduling to ensure appropriate staff:child ratios, up to date clearances & trainings, communication with school staff, etc Show less