Experience

JVS SoCal

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Supervisor, Disability and Assessment Services

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  Greater Los Angeles Area Coordinate services at the JVS multi-site Assessment locations. Take the leadership role to enhance the workflow of the department. Hire, train and supervise staff, including performance reviews and staff development. Recruit and supervise interns from graduate programs. Maintain the quality, quantity and performance of the assessment work product. Administer and write assessments and evaluations for multiple customers form various referral sources. Conduct intake interviews and exit… Show more Coordinate services at the JVS multi-site Assessment locations. Take the leadership role to enhance the workflow of the department. Hire, train and supervise staff, including performance reviews and staff development. Recruit and supervise interns from graduate programs. Maintain the quality, quantity and performance of the assessment work product. Administer and write assessments and evaluations for multiple customers form various referral sources. Conduct intake interviews and exit conferences with clients and referral agencies. Adhere to CARF standards. Continue to market and enhance relationships with culturally diverse community based organizations including State Department of Rehab and DPSS. Work in partnership with the Fiscal Department and VP of Programs to review monthly fiscal reports to ensure sustainability. Collaborate with the JVS/Grants/Development Department to seek funding and support for ongoing and new program services. Show less



Jewish Vocational Service

• Evaluation and Case Management Services, Lead

  • Nov 2016 - Oct 2017

  Coordinate services at the JVS Assessment Center and Airport GAIN site in Los Angeles, including enhancement of department workflow. Hire, train and oversee staff. Recruit and supervise interns from graduate programs. Maintain the quality, quantity and performance of the assessment work products and reports. Administer and write assessments and evaluations for multiple customers from various referral sources. Conduct intake interviews and exit conferences with clients wand referral agencies… Show more Coordinate services at the JVS Assessment Center and Airport GAIN site in Los Angeles, including enhancement of department workflow. Hire, train and oversee staff. Recruit and supervise interns from graduate programs. Maintain the quality, quantity and performance of the assessment work products and reports. Administer and write assessments and evaluations for multiple customers from various referral sources. Conduct intake interviews and exit conferences with clients wand referral agencies. Adhere to CARF standards and guidelines for State Department of Rehabilitation and LACOE. Work in partnership with the Fiscal Department and COO to review monthly fiscal reports to ensure sustainability.

• Vocational Evaluator II

  • Nov 2015 - Nov 2016

  Greater Los Angeles Area Organize and administer assessment/testing instruments, both individually and in groups, for diverse populations which includes those with physical, psychological, developmental and/or learning disabilities, those receiving public assistance or are unemployed. Conduct intake interviews and exit conferences with clients and staff from referring counselors. Write reports with recommendations for clients and to referring agencies. Has Involvement in the job preparation and placement process.… Show more Organize and administer assessment/testing instruments, both individually and in groups, for diverse populations which includes those with physical, psychological, developmental and/or learning disabilities, those receiving public assistance or are unemployed. Conduct intake interviews and exit conferences with clients and staff from referring counselors. Write reports with recommendations for clients and to referring agencies. Has Involvement in the job preparation and placement process. Work with clients from the Department of Rehabilitation, Department of Veterans Affairs, Workers' Compensation, and other referral sources. Also, work with consumers who use assistive technology, ergonomic solutions and other methods of accommodation. Maintain and organize assessment classroom setting. Sets appointments and order supplies. Also, supervise both TSEs (Transitional Subsidized Employment) which is through the Department of Public Social Services and Master's Level Interns in the Rehabilitation Counseling field.

• Assessor/Case Manager

  • Aug 2013 - Nov 2015

  Greater Los Angeles Area The administration and scoring of tests, including WRAT-4, Gates-McGinite, RAVEN, COPS-Pic, RAI and various other tests; as well as providing career goal oriented exit counseling for clients that are on Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) and General Relief Opportunities for Work (GROW) which are components of the Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services.



Downtown Women's Center

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Day Center Manager, On-Call

  • May 2012 - Jan 2016

  Greater Los Angeles Area Working in the Day Center, I assist women with getting daily needs met, such as emergency clothing and showers as well as crisis intervention, incident report writing, keeping a daily log of the day's events.



PROJECT SAVING GRACE

• Non-profit Organizations

• Program Director

  • Aug 2005 - Nov 2015

  Hollywood, CA As part of a co- facilitation of the Police Community Center, I am responsible for oversite of case files, staff, volunteer and intern recruitment, grant writing, facilitating community meetings and organizing toy drive.

• Case Manager

  • Aug 1999 - Aug 2005

  General Case Management and Emergency Direct services.



Police/Community Service Center

• Office Administrator

  • Aug 1999 - Nov 2015

  Hollywood, CA 90028 Oversight of one of two police sub-stations located in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles. Duties include community outreach, acting as liaison between community members, tourists and city officials and the police department and handling daily activities including general office duties, working with various city entities including General Services for all repair work, city sub contractors and current property management. The sub-station is under the oversight of LAPD's Community Relations… Show more Oversight of one of two police sub-stations located in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles. Duties include community outreach, acting as liaison between community members, tourists and city officials and the police department and handling daily activities including general office duties, working with various city entities including General Services for all repair work, city sub contractors and current property management. The sub-station is under the oversight of LAPD's Community Relations Office. Show less



AmeriCorps/L.A. Vets

• Case Manager

  • Apr 2000 - Apr 2002

  Facilitated Life Skills Workshops, Transported clients to and from medical appointments, assisted clients find employment and provided direct services to assist with the needs of clients.