TSS

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a permanent position that allows me to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving personal success, economic prosperity, and full participation in the community.
EDUCATION
Minot State University
Minot, ND
Bachelors Degree •••••/•••••

X Major: Developmental Disabilities
X Minor: Psychology
X Concentration: Human Management Services
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Southwestern Human Services
••••• Donati Road
Bethel Park, PA
7/•••••Present

North Central Human Service Center
••••• •••••nd Ave NW
Minot, ND •••••
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Family Support Office
••••• Peacekeeper Place
Minot AFB, ND •••••
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Manor Care
••••• S Main Street
Minot, ND •••••
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REM
••••• •••••th Ave SW Ste. D
Minot, ND •••••
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Therapeutic Support Staff
X Providing one-on-one therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents, in home, school and community settings. This is accomplished by following the goals and objectives in the Behavioral Treatment Plan. This includes, but is not limited to; daily living skills, socialization skills, leisure activities and disruptive behavior.
Community Home Counselor II
X Providing treatment to clients who carry an Axis I diagnosis of a severe mental illness. This is done by providing a family-like atmosphere and group support, assisting to improve independent living skills, assisting in ending the cycle of hospitalization and providing means of collaborating problem identification and individualized treatment goals.

Respite Care
X Develop and implement behavioral care plan for four year-old child. Support family by providing information and referrals regarding the childs disability. Also providing a much needed break for the parents. Assist child with techniques to improve speech disorder.



Activity Aid

X Responsibilities including planning, organizing and implementing a program of therapeutic activities designed to meet the holistic needs and interests of the residents of the nursing home.

Support Specialist

X Working in a group home setting with persons with disabilities. Responsibilities including: medication distribution, running programs, and ensuring that everyday living skill needs were met (i.e., hygiene, cooking, cleaning, dressing, etc.)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE


Family Support Group
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Service Learning Trip
May •••••

Special Olympics
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Domestic Violence Crisis Center
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Co-Leader
Brownie Troop •••••
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X Provide support for families who have an individual with a disability. Conduct bi-monthly meetings, plan activities, arrange speakers, and provide resources for answers to questions.
X Collaborated with The Gods Child Project to help improve living conditions of underprivileged Guatemalan families.
X Role model and character builder for individuals with disabilities. Build athletes self worth, courage, capacity to grow; improve confidence and self-esteem through sports.
X Over 4,••••• hours of volunteer service hours including: Answering crisis line calls, child care, safe home coverage, fundraising projects, as well as donations of clothing, household items, baby items, and food.
X To work with girls, to carry out troop/group program based on the beliefs and principles of the Girl Scout Movement, the Girl Scout Promise and Law, the four program goals, girl identified interests, a girl and adult partnership and girl self-government
INTERNSHIP/PRACTICUM

Minot State University
Fall •••••




Minot State University
Fall •••••Spring •••••
Employed theory and skills acquired from academic coursework to practical applications at eight job sites including: Rehab Services, Inc., Protection & Advocacy, Minot Vocational Adjustment Workshop, and 2nd Story.


Planned North Dakotas first Youth Leadership Conference for
Students with Disabilities. Conference was intended to help
students transition to College/Work Force.