Experience

Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois (RTA)

• United States
• Urban Transit Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Supervisor, Mobility Outreach

  • Jul 2022 - Present

• Lead Mobility Outreach Coordinator

  • Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

• Mobility Outreach Coordinator

  • Oct 2016 - Aug 2021

  • Coordinate and provide presentations on RTA programs and public transportation resources to agencies serving individuals with disabilities and older adults• Promote public transportation and RTA programs by attending resource fairs and outreach events throughout the RTA region• Represent RTA at transportation-related county and ADA Advisory Committee meetings • Develop (both individually and assisting others) educational resources, such as PowerPoint presentations, presentation and resource hand-outs, Dial-a-Ride and local transportation options information, job aids and trainings for the Mobility Management team• Research local transportation options, such as Dial-a-Rides and local programs, and mobility management practices and keep Mobility Management team up to date with any changes • Assist in implementing Travel Training quality assurance and provided training to Travel Trainers on RTA programs• Develop and maintain relationships with social service organizations and service boards Show less



Autism Home Support Services, Inc

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Lead

  • Aug 2016 - Sep 2016

  • Supervised a team of Care Team Members (CTM) through training, coaching and observation while working under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)• Assisted in the development of individualized care plans for each client on caseload• Implemented behavior-analytic services and provided one on one therapy to individuals with disabilities in their home and/or community

• Care Team Member

  • Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Conducted structured one-on-one interactions and instructional sessions with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their home and community settings • Provided observational data on the learning progress of each individual • Worked under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and alongside a professional care team, in a collaborative environment



New Star Inc.

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

• Employment Program Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2016

  • Responsible for the oversight of multiple employment programs, including Milestone, SEP, IPS, Self-Employment and Ticket to Work• Managed contracts through Social Security Administration (SSA), Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)• Successfully placed individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, mental illness and physical disabilities in community employment• Trained and supervised a team of Employment Specialists through file and field mentoring• Monitored and reported program outcomes• Maintained contract standards by implementing quality assurance procedures• Liaison between the agency’s employment team and rehabilitation team to ensure the understanding of community employment and DRS and SSA programs• Assisted in accessing community resources for the individual, family members and/or providers Show less

• Rehabilitation and Advocacy Coordinator

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Responsible for the development and implementation of rehabilitation services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the agency’s Vocational Training Program and Home-Based Services • Provided case coordination which included regular staffing, individual rehabilitation planning, networking to community services, advocacy, home-visits, goal implementation, maintaining case records and other records as necessary• Developed Individual Support Plans using person center planning through a collaboration with individuals, families, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapists and Independent Service Agency monitors• Planned and coordinated advocacy events for individuals who participate in the agency’s advocacy group Show less