Deborah Ward

Experience

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  Catholic Family Center

  Dec 1999 - Dec 2000

  Training Specialist

  Oriented refugees to the World of Work in the United States. Assisted Job Developers with identifying employment opportunities for clients. Monitored clients at their work sites and worked with employers and clients to resolve problems to ensure clients' employment retention. Evaluated and documented clients' program participation and compliance in the computer database.

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  Monroe County Sheriff's Office

  Jan 2001 - Apr 2005

  Vocational Evaluator

  Met with inmates at the Monroe Correctional Facility to assist them with resume development, job applications and interviewing skills. Helped inmates to obtain their birth certificates and social security cards.Developed the curriculum for a Job Readiness Training Program and taught JRT to inmates. Networked and collaborated with community organizations and employers to conduct presentations to the inmates. Served on the Work Release Committee and submitted recommendations regarding who should be approved for work release. Persuaded employers to interview work release inmates and escorted the inmates to job interviews.Monitored work release inmates at their job sites and wrote incident/infraction reports. Show less

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  The Salvation Army

  May 2005 - Apr 2009

  Sr. Employment Specialist/Employment Specialist

  Worked with homeless individuals and with at-risk youth to assist them in obtaining employment and/or job training. Referred clients to appropriate community resources such as drug/alcohol treatment, mental health counseling, housing, vocational training, and employment resources.Networked and collaborated with area employers to assist them in filling their hiring needs with qualified, work-ready individuals. Developed resumes for clients and coached them to improve their interviewing skills.Promoted to Sr. Employment Specialist in 2007 and was then responsible for supervising 5 personnel. Show less

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  Veterans Outreach Center, Inc.

  Apr 2009 - Jun 2015

  Outreach/Employment Specialist

  Interviewed veterans and/or their family members to assess their employment, vocational training, and other needs. Referred clients to employment opportunities, educational and vocational training programs, and other community resources.Networked with employers to identify job opportunities for veterans and screened veterans for employment positions. Taught Job Readiness skills to veterans and assisted them in transitioning to civilian life. Worked with employers and clients to assist clients in maintaining stable, continuous employment.Conducted outreach at homeless shelters and community events to identify veterans and provide them with information regarding the services/benefits available to them.Documented training and employment information in an accurate and timely manner to fulfill grant requirements. Show less

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  The Asare Family

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2016

  Nanny

  Provided care for three children ages 4 months, 17 months and 3 years old. Supervised them at all times to ensure their safety and well-being.Planned and participated in educational and recreational activities with the children such as arts and crafts projects, playing board and other games, and visiting libraries, parks and playgrounds. Transported children to/from activities and preschool.Prepared bottles and meals and fed the children. Changed diapers and prepared the two youngest children for naps. Washed dishes, swept floors, and did laundry.Communicated with parents on a daily basis regarding children's behavior and activities. Show less

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  Childtime Learning Center

  Apr 2016 - Apr 2017

  Assistant Teacher/Floater

  Assisted the Lead Teacher in various classrooms - Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, and PreK. Supervised children at all times. Implemented daily programming and facilitated learning.Performed daily health checks and reported any suspected child abuse/neglect to proper authorities. Worked to prevent classroom/playground injuries and completed incident reports when injuries occurred.Served breakfast. lunch, and snacks to children. Fed bottles to infants. Changed diapers and assisted children with toilet training. Prepared children for nap time.Sanitized tables, chairs, changing tables, and toys. Swept and mopped floor.Warmly greeted families, children, and visitors who entered the classroom. Provided them with excellent customer service.Attended staff meetings and completed mandatory staff training. On a daily basis completed all required documentation. Show less

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  Monroe County Department of Human Services

  Apr 2017 - now

  Eligibility Evaluator

  Determine applicants' eligibility for Income Eligible Day Care Program.