Experience

DD Homes Network
• Residential Services Director


Goodwill Industries

• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Employment Support Specialist

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  Responsible for providing employment support services to participants in the areas of life skills, job seeking, job retention, and job advancement Involvement in one-on-one consultations, mentoring, workshop facilitation, employment counseling, employment follow-up activities, and staff coverage of Employment Resource Center Implement pre-existing training curriculum to targeted populations within the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program and instruct new curricula as needed Develop and conduct workshops/presentations that correspond to the specific needs of program participants seeking and maintaining employment Provide counseling and guidance in the areas of personal development, career and skill development, and available community resources Collaboration with team members to ensure full understanding of workshop curriculum and promote new ideas Show less



WISCONSIN JUNIORS VOLLEYBALL CLUB INC

• Assistant Volleyball Coach

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

  Instructed girls ages eight through twelve in volleyball to enhance player’s strengths, challenges, and develop teamwork and leadership skills Developed training techniques that matched each player’s ability to create strong and competitive athletes by breaking down and focusing on fundamental skills to minimize their technique flaws Adjusted coaching techniques too meet the athlete’s strengths and weaknesses as necessary Utilized outstanding ability to communicate and coordinate with athletes, parents, and facility, by providing information on scheduled practices/open gyms, and player’s performance evaluations Show less

• Residential Services Director

  • Dec 2015 - Mar 2016

  Ensure that the home is in compliance with all active treatment regulations in proving habilitation services Coordinate efforts of the Interdisciplinary Team and program staff to ensure that each individual is receiving optimum services, which meet his/her individual needs Develop, implement, review, and document the individuals’ individual program plans Assist Administrator in coordinating all referrals, admissions, transfers, and dismissals of individuals from the home Implement and maintain the home’s individual file system Maintain each individual’s finance and fund accounts, including balancing checkbooks Serve as the liaison with families/guardian, day training programs and the community Plan daily individual programs and activity schedules Manage DSPs, Cooks, and House Managers Show less



Allendale Association

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Mental Health Specialist

  • Oct 2014 - Dec 2015

  Provide treatment care for high risk emotional/behavioral children ages 13-18 within a structural residential program Work actively within the unit to help implement individual and group programs through the care, supervision, monitoring, and direction of residents encompassing activities related to resident health, education, and welfare as well as care for the physical environment and maintain appropriate records Perform duties of group/shift leader, managing shifts, supervising fellow co-workers, and assisting in training new employees Complete tasks in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, in addition to establishing policies and procedures as directed by the Director of Residential Services Directly supervise residents in performance of daily activities, chores, and personal hygiene practices Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to residents within the unit Help develop individual treatment plans; provide behavioral/emotional management Administer medication to residents and transport residents to medical appointments, home visits, etc. Provide Crisis and Trauma Intervention; utilizing training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Answer/direct incoming calls, fax pertinent documentation, make copies, and organize office supplies Show less



North Prairie Junior High

• Seventh Grade Volleyball Coach

  • Aug 2014 - Oct 2015

  Instruct seventh grade girl’s volleyball to enhance players strengths, challenges, and develop teamwork and leadership skills Develop training techniques that match each players’ abilities to create strong and competitive players by breaking down and focusing on fundamental skills Conduct strategic team planning by providing appropriate guidelines and strategies to the players to improve their game play/fundamental skills and minimize their technique flaws Utilize outstanding ability to communicate and coordinate, schedule practices, open gyms, and assess players’ performances Practice with coordinating home tournaments and events to assist with superior observational and management skills Show less