Experience

Women In Need, Inc.

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Prevention Education Specialist

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  •Schedule and provide evidence-based curriculum presentations to elementary, middle school, and high school students on dating violence and social/emotional behaviors. •Schedule and provide public outreach presentations including, but not limited to, public speeches, information booths, and media interviews, for the purpose of generally informing the public about crime-related topics and available victim services. •Schedule and provide trainings for professionals and volunteers on crime-related topics, skills needed to interact with victims, and to improve the overall response to victimization. •Follow up on and maintain correspondence with decision-makers for presentations and trainings provided. •Maintain records to track presentations and participant survey data. •Prepare all required reports for grants and other purposes. •Prepare weekly activities report for the Executive Director. •Collaborate with Executive Director and the Hunt County Education Specialist to identify new individuals or groups for presentations. •Assist with preparation for and execution of Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities. •Assist with answering phones, monitoring cameras, and receiving donations during office hours. Show less



Texas Workforce Commission

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

  • Oct 2018 - Jul 2021

  Collects and analyzes all information necessary to make an accurate eligibility decision (e.g. medical, psychological, school records, employment records, etc.) •Assists eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, retain, obtain and/or advance in competitive, integrated employment and includes assisting students with disabilities to transition successfully from high school to postsecondary education and employment while abiding by all agency policy and procedures •Develops and maintains relations with community referral sources, businesses, employers and schools as applicable•Monitors budget while applying best value purchasing practices and using available comparable benefits and services to ensure effective use of public funds •Serves as TWC liaison Show less

• Vocational Rehabilitation Assistant

  • Dec 2017 - Oct 2018

  ·Performs entry level to moderately complex human services and rehabilitation support work.·Manages caseload budget via case management system·Completed general administrative and clerical assistance to vocational counselor.·Creating and placing service authorizations on orders for materials, services, etc. based on the counselors request.·Performs routine caseload support service such as creating, maintaining, and reviewing technical case management forms and files for accuracy utilizing the electronic case management system.·Collects information for intake/profile process.·Maintains appropriate business relationships with providers, businesses, customers and staff.·Prepares and reviews reports for accuracy on monitored services.·Process claims once approved by VR Counselor·Provides casework services and assistance to the VR Counselor in certification of eligibility.·Provides service delivery tasks and utilize the electronic case management system and other agency supported software programs. Show less



ResCare Workforce Services

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Assurance Analyst

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2017

  - Monitor, analyze and review performance reports with staff monthly- Enforce Board and ResCare compliance policies and procedures- Partner with the Center Managers to identify deficiencies to improve performance and avoid disallowed costs- Provide program information in a clear, concise, professional and tactful manner both orally and in writing- Prepare and submit internal quality check and external monitoring responses- Use TWIST Web reports and performance tools to analyze performance and develop work plans, as necessary, to maintain/exceed performance goals- Perform quality checks to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of all office data entry and compliance with Federal, State, Board and ResCare local policies are met - Ensures staff adheres to all Board and ResCare policies and procedures- Maintains confidentiality and integrity of customer and employee information- Prepare and submit internal quality check and provides performance input to project management Show less

• Talent Development Spcialist

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  - Help customers maintain eligibility for ResCare and HHSC services by way of attendance, job search and workshop activities.- Interview customers to gather information on training needs, educational background, work experience, skills, interest and eligibility.- Identify outside resources, programs and other services for customers if needed. Track the length of time the customer has been with ResCare and make appropriate referral to funder outstation workers when necessary. - Maintain a working relationship with my local HHSC offices to continue servicing our clients and ensuring that they are receiving all of the services that they are eligible for depending on their program type (i.e. SNAP and or TANF)- Authorize and coordinate supportive services that may include child care, transportation, school supplies etc., and track obligations of funds; I assist customers in working with other community and social service organizations by serving as an advocate for the customer; I ensures case record documentation is current, accurate, thorough and compliant with the law, regulations, and established policies and procedures; prepare reports related to program activities. Show less



Chicago Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Education

  • Feb 2010 - Aug 2014

  -Provided one-on-one tutoring services for students which presented and reinforced learning concepts also following the students IEP (Individualized Education Plan) - Supported teachers in organizing classrooms, preparing materials, and maintained written records of students behavior - Assisted in developing a positive, orderly learning environment which engaged students and maximized on task behavior - Mentored female students dealing with social and emotional issues - Evaluated and implemented innovative and creative strategies to bridge the gap between families and Chicago Public Schools -Coached/mentored youth sports (Boys basketball, Cross Country and Track & Field) -Managed main office during after school hours Show less