Donnie Karaivanov

Vocational Specialist at Orchard Village
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Chicago Area

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Credentials

  • PHI - The Coaching Approach to Communication
    PHI - Quality Care Through Quality Jobs
    Nov, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
    Crisis Prevention Institute
    Jun, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • First Aid/CPR/AED
    American Heart Association
    Nov, 2021
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Orchard Village
    • United States
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vocational Specialist
      • May 2022 - Present

      -Manage a caseload of individuals while assisting them in determining career options-Coordinate services with DHS & DRS to support individuals with their goals-Prepare resumes, reports, and documentation for caseload-Provide vocational assessments, career counseling, job placement, and job retention support services while using a person-centered approach-Develop partnerships with employers which increase opportunities for competitive, integrated work experiences for all participants of the program Show less

    • Clinical Social Work Intern
      • Aug 2022 - May 2023

      -Provide individual counseling to individuals with disabilities on a regularly scheduled basis-Complete all clinical documentation via electronic record keeping system (THERAP)-Communicate between interdisciplinary teams in order to allow for more comprehensive and coordinated care

    • Social Work Intern
      • Aug 2021 - May 2022

      -Engaged and supported adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a day program-Assisted clients in building vocational and social skills-Developed solution-focused approaches to barriers-Advocated for clients to have access to services-Ensured accurate documentation while working alongside interdisciplinary teams

  • Community Threads
    • United States
    • Retail
    • Sales Associate
      • Feb 2021 - May 2022

      -Engaged and supported customers in a resale boutique whose profits benefit women and children experiencing homelessness and domestic violence -Resolved conflicts and ensured customer satisfaction -Organized items, stocked merchandise, and maintained a clean store environment -Engaged and supported customers in a resale boutique whose profits benefit women and children experiencing homelessness and domestic violence -Resolved conflicts and ensured customer satisfaction -Organized items, stocked merchandise, and maintained a clean store environment

  • Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA)
    • United States
    • Recreational Facilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Inclusion Companion
      • Jan 2020 - Nov 2020

      -Provided support and developed activities for children with developmental disabilities -Assisted clients with completing activities of daily living -Provided respite care, ensuring safety and wellbeing -Provided support and developed activities for children with developmental disabilities -Assisted clients with completing activities of daily living -Provided respite care, ensuring safety and wellbeing

Education

  • Northeastern Illinois University
    Master of Social Work - MSW
    2022 - 2023
  • Northeastern Illinois University
    Bachelor's Degree, Social Work
    2020 - 2022
  • Oakton College
    Associate of Arts - AA
    2017 - 2020

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