Experience

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  State of arizona

  Jun 2013 - May 2014

  Human service specialist ii

  Knowledge of methods, procedures and techniques used in the development of Individual Support Plans; federal and state statutes and agency policies and procedures relating to the care and assistance for individuals with development disabilities.Skill in oral and written communication; developing and maintain client service plans; interviewing and interacting with clients and family members; coordinating and facilitating meetings; conducting needs assessments.The ability to work independently and within work teams; organize and manage caseloads; document case files and information within required/mandated timelines; maintain confidentiality. Show less

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  Northwest center

  May 2014 - Apr 2015

  Job coach

  Conduct job and task analyses to determine basic elements of task(s) to be learned and performed by supported employees.Educate employer and co-workers in the supervision, training, communication and support of the individual.Maintain case records and progress reporting systems in compliance with agency standards concerning progress on goals, vocational training, and behavior deviations.

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  Multicare health system

  Jul 2015 - Oct 2016

  Care coordinator

  Transitional Care, Behavioral Health Services.Partnering for healing and a healthy future.MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 10,000 employees and a comprehensive network of services throughout Pierce, South King, Thurston and Kitsap counties. Our patients are connected to the most advanced care available and we have been recognized both locally and nationally for the care we provide, our commitment to patients, our investment in technology and our involvement in our community.At MultiCare, we are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. By identifying and responding to the community’s needs, we have built a health care system that offers skilled and compassionate care to individuals at every stage of life. Show less

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  Washington state department of social and health services

  Nov 2016 - now

  Developmental disabilities case/resource manager

  DDA Mission:Transforming lives by providing support and fostering partnerships that empower people to live the lives they want.• Identifying and supporting needs of clients of Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and planning for authorizing payments for appropriate services;• Reviewing and monitoring client plans, reports, and client progress;• Testifying at administrative hearings as needed;• Based on assessed needs, referring individuals to appropriate DDA services, other department services, and community member programs and resources; • Collaborating with other agencies and professionals to support clients;• Identifying clients or families in crisis and making emergent referrals as needed to appropriate authorities, department/division services, or local community resources Show less