Emerson Adams
NSSRA companion at Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA)- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA)
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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NSSRA companion
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May 2019 - Present
Work one on one with children with special needs in camps and after school programs. Focus on safety needs such as seizure disorders, tantrums, allergies, and medicines. Organize schedules and activities specific to the child’s abilities and needs. Handle parent’s needs and complaints and provide a friendly customer focused atmosphere by answering all questions and concerns of the primary caregivers.
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Inclusion Support Team
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May 2021 - Present
Develop, implement, and evaluate behavior and inclusion plans with other support team members. Provide guidance and supervision to inclusion companions in assigned park district programs. Provide behavior management and work with others to implement strategies.
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NATIONAL STUDENT SPEECH LANGUAGE HEARING ASSOCIATION
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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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Secretary
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Aug 2021 - Present
Document NSSHLA officer meetings, and lead commencement projects. Document NSSHLA officer meetings, and lead commencement projects.
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Frogs For Autism
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Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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Community Outreach and Respite Chair
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Aug 2021 - Present
Coordinates Respite nights with Wedgwood Academy. Recruits students to volunteer at organization events. Responsible for communicating with the local community for other events that are in need of volunteers, and overseeing volunteers during events. Coordinates Respite nights with Wedgwood Academy. Recruits students to volunteer at organization events. Responsible for communicating with the local community for other events that are in need of volunteers, and overseeing volunteers during events.
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ACCOMMODATING HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Health Care Aide
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Sep 2020 - Present
Work one on one with a child with special needs in his school and in the home, focusing on education related skills as well as life skills. Collaborate with teachers and other healthcare workers about the best support for the child, facilitating constant communication with the parents as well as teachers. Work one on one with a child with special needs in his school and in the home, focusing on education related skills as well as life skills. Collaborate with teachers and other healthcare workers about the best support for the child, facilitating constant communication with the parents as well as teachers.
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Keshet Disabilities & Inclusion
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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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Staff Facilitator
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Dec 2018 - Jan 2019
Responsible for children and adults with special needs providing 24 hour care. Facilitated feeding, bathing, changing, movement of wheelchair, group activity involvement, and entertainment. Worked with other aides and staff in creating fun activities while focusing on the safety, health, and abilities of each participant. Responsible for children and adults with special needs providing 24 hour care. Facilitated feeding, bathing, changing, movement of wheelchair, group activity involvement, and entertainment. Worked with other aides and staff in creating fun activities while focusing on the safety, health, and abilities of each participant.
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Education
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Northwestern University
Master of Science - MS -
Texas Christian University
undergraduate, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist -
New Trier Township High School Winnetka