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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppendix BAppendix B 32 Carriage Lane (603) 647-8318 Hooksett, NH ddwyerfllworkoaportundties.net 03016 Work/Mobil (603) 494-6828 David Dwyer Experience Education 2000-Present Work Opportunities Unlimited Dover, NH Senior Vice President • Supervise State Vice Presidents to ensure delivery of quality services to over 200 developmentally disabled individuals in New England • Responsible for 15 Regional Supported Employment Offices and the management of their strategic plans • An active member of the company's Management Resource Team • Program liaison with Federal, Regional and State funding agencies • Supervise the company's current Vocational Rehabilitation Program in Rhode Island • Responsible for all fiscal operations and budgets for Vocational Division 1996-2000 Work Opportunities Unlimited Dover, NH Vice President • Oversaw 8 Regional Offices and management of strategic plans • Assisted in the general operations of the company's 21 offices • Supervised the implementation of the quality assurance components of the Youth Career Programs • Responsible for research and development of new programs and services • Worked with Regional Offices to create and implement self -directed work teams to insure quality and reliable services 1990-1996 Work Opportunities Unlimited Laconia, NH Regional Director • Managed all aspects of vocational counseling and job development for 49 individuals with developmental disabilities • Hired, trained and supervised a staff of 28 professionals • Responsible for all fiscal operations of a $650,000 budget • Acted as program liaison with Federal, Regional and State agencies • Created and implemented programs in the following areas: Vocational Rehabilitation, Welfare, Youth at Risk, School to Work, and Staffing Services • Responsible for business development and job placement 1998 Notre Dame College • Master of Art, Counseling and Psychotherapy Manchester, NH 1990 Plymouth State College Plymouth, NH • Bachelor of Science, Psychology — Mental Health Option • Minor — Human Services 53 STEPPING STONE RD. • LEE, NH 03824 PHONE 603-659-0756 • FAX 509-757.2244 • E-MAIL RYANMTNQaYAHOO.COM RYAN P. MOUNTAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1999-present Work Opportunities Unlimited Dover, NH Vice President of Program Development • Design and delivery of training modules presented to all field offices to facilitate the achievement of company goals and objectives. • Coordination of group training seminars to internal and external audiences. • Selected and mentored employees to become presenters and trainers. • Development of promotional materials and marketing of customized vocational services to state agencies and school districts throughout New England. • Secured state certifications and licenses to provide Medicaid services in Rhode Island and Florida; and started programs in Providence, RI and Rochester, NH. • Supervision of the N.H. Seacoast Regional Director including a $600,000 budget which serves over 100 customers with disabilities annually from Vocational Rehabilitation, Developmental Services, and area school districts. 1996-1999 Work Opportunities Unlimited Portsmouth, NH Regional Director • Management of two Supported Employment Programs including a $450,000 budget which served 40 customers in Rockingham and Strafford Counties. ▪ Management of vocational programs serving Vocational Rehabilitation, Developmental Services, area school districts, and the County Court System. • Supervision of 12-18 staff which included: the hiring process, performance evaluation, team development, and ongoing professional development. 1994-1996 Work Opportunities Unlimited Portsmouth, NH Employment Representative • Job development, career counseling, and on-the-job training for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. EDUCATION Sept 00-May 01 Notre Dame College Courservork pursuant to MEd. • Behavior Management 1994-1999 U.N.H. Institute on Disability • Introduction to Career and Employment Consultation • Naturally Supported Employment 1994-1999 Management Training • SBANE School for Managers • Supervisory Skills for Human Service Managers • Management Development Institute- U.N.H. Brown Ctr_ 1990-1994 University of New Hampshire Bachelor of Arts • Cum Laurie, Phil Alpha Theta, Pi Gamma Mu Manchester, NH Durham, NH Durham, NH Joseph C. Leddy 44D Dover Point Office Park Dover, N.H. 03820 (603)749-4504 EDUCATION: University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, Master's Degree in Administration 1973. Keene State College, Keene, New Hampshire, Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Education 1970. Holy Apostles College, Cromwell, Connecticut, 1964-1966. WORK EXPERIENCE: 4/82 to present: Work Opportunities Unlimited, Inc., Chairman of the Board. Established and operate a multi -state, community -based, supported employment program in industry. Work Opportunities Unlimited contracts its services with the N.H. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation; the N.H. Department of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities Section; the State of Maine Bureau of Rehabilitation; Maine Bureau of Mental Retardation; Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission; Veterans Administration; Public Schools; and a variety of private insurance carriers. 6/80-4/82: New Hampshire Department of Education, Director of Special Programs. As Director, I developed a statewide public relations program, established a Projects with Industry Program (PWI) which promotes a close working relationship -between industrial companies and rehabilitation facilities, developed a cooperative agreement with agencies such as the Veterans Administration, implemented a statewide computerized job placement system tobe used in conjunction with other state agencies, and was responsible for Affirmative Action. 4/77-6/80: New Hampshire Department of Education, Director of Rehabilitation. As Director, I was responsible for all statewide vocational evaluation programs within the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Facilities included in this program were the Vocational Development Center in Manchester. the evaluation satellite program housed at the Vocational Technical College in Berlin, and the most recently established evaluation satellite program at the Vocational -Technical College in Portsmouth. The total staff to operate these programs was 18 full-time state employees and numerous professional consultants such as psychiatrists, psychologists, a rehabilitation nurse, learning disability specialists. etc. 12/75-4/77: New Hampshire Department of Education, Workshop for the Blind, Coordinator. As Coordinator, I was responsible for all aspects relating to the workshop/homework program, as well as the Work Adjustment Program. I was responsible for the rehabilitation training of 30 sheltered workshop, multi -handicapped, blind persons and supervised 15 staff members which included professional. clerical and maintenance personnel. My responsibilities in the Homebound Program were statewide and work was provided to more than 86 blind persons' homes in the state. `7/7 WORK EXPERIENCE (continued): 10/74-12/75: New Hampshire Vocational -Technical College, Claremont, N.H., Associate Professor. In this position, I made frequent contacts with professional educators and members of the business community at conferences and through the media of radio and television for the purpose of explaining the program offered in accordance with the basic concepts of vocational education. I worked on a program to bring about changes in the behavior and the outlook of the technical institute. The primary intent was to allow qualified handicapped persons to have equal access and opportunity to enroll in any of the New Hampshire Vocational -Technical Colleges. 12/69-10/74: Veterans Administration Hospital, Northampton, Massachusetts, Acting Director, Blind Rehabilitation Specialist. In this position I organized and set up the first vocational training program for blind psychiatric veterans in the United States. My objective was to train the blind psychiatric veteran to deal with his handicaps, both in a social situation as well as in learning vocational skills, allowing him to safely compete on the job. During this time I received recognition of high level performance on two occasions, the first in the form of a group award in November 1972 and the second as a quality increase award for outstanding work. CONSULTANT SERVICES: 1987 to 1997: St. Thomas. Virgin Islands. Conducted a feasibility study to determine the need for a supported employment program. On completion of the study, I assisted in the development of a new agency. Work Able, to provide supported employment services on St. Thomas. Subsequent to Work Able. I assisted in the development of Project Breakthrough on St. Croix, which also provides community -based supported employment services. 1985-86: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Developed and implemented a community -based work program for the purpose of de -institutionalizing clients of the state -operated John T. Berry Center and the Hogan Regional Institution. PUBLICATIONS: I have published an article which appeared in "Hospital and Community Psychiatry," a journal of the American Psychiatric Association. The article explained the uniqueness of the blind psychiatric program in -terms of educational and therapeutic activities. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: 1988 to present: 1983-86: 1980-83: 1978-79: 1976-78: Budget Committee, Town of Nottingham Selectman, Town of Nottingham Chairman, Nottingham School Board Chairman. School Building Committee, Nottingham (resulting in a school addition) Member of Town Planning Board, Nottingham ALFREDO SANCHEZ 325 S. BISCAYNE BLVD. # 3016 MIANH, FL. 33131 PHONE (305) 372-7442 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: July 2006 - Present. Work Opportunities Unlimited. CRS. In charge of developing contacts with employers and government agencies in the community to offer free supported employment services to persons with disabilities. Job Placement, Counseling, and Professional Development tasks conducted as needed among consumers. February 1998 - July 2006. Department of Education. Sr. Voc. Rehab. Counselor. Responsible for. conducting Employability Skills Training, Counseling, and Job Development activities to help injured employees obtain suitable gainful employment. June 1994 - December 1998. Christian Community Services. Lead Case Manager. Responsible for training and supervising staff of 12 Case Managers and Job Developers offering free employment services to Hispanic population. Conducted Employability Skills Training, Counseling, and Job Development activities to kxei, applicants find employment. October 1988 - June 1994. Florida National College. Teacher. Taught English and Business Subjects to students from different nationalities. Developed and implemented new ESL Curriculum upon approval from Tallahassee. Offered Counseling on financial, educational, and employment matters to students: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: University of Havana, Cuba. Five Year Degree. English Teacher. 1970. World Educational Services. New York. Bachelor's Degree Equivalency. 1982. Florida International University. 16 credits towards Master's in Counseling. 1999. ADDITIONAL TRAINING: CPR, OSHA, and Supported Employment 18 hour certification courses. 2006/07. REFERENCES: Will be furnished upon request. N VIST^'Io M.J4. w,DUC 4CIoi' C.'.LZAD'1 DT. 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AS Iit• • ,.`" orgmwo.•,;;;owt.mvp,t,:ri.k • Y" • A i4Atilit 'AnY „ , ESTER FlIkOREDITS - , • pRArspi; oi dieermis RECci::*ANN , E OUT wtirret*coNstirtil:**it..51tibENT.I. .0.R1SivAgaw Name: lYorhl Eilucatioii Serviccs, lnc. P.O. Box 745 • Old Chelsea Station • New York. N.Y. 10011 Date: Ref.: December 7, 1992 22505/EP Report of Evaluation of Educational Credentials SANCHEZ, Alfredo Antonio Country: Cuba Purpose of further education and Evaluation: employment 1. Completion (1974) of study at the Instituto de.Superacion Educacional Regional Calzada, for teachers of English at the Secondary School Level. The entrance to higher pedagogical institutes takes place after a process of selection of applicants who have finished pre -university studies (grade 12) or any equivalent. Foreign language teachers for secondary education are trained at the Higher Pedagogical Institutes, .Completion this cgram. represents education equivalent t v th completion of. a 177;chelor. ' s ,-ienree in the teaching of English.. in the l nitec. States. 2. This is. an evaluation solely of educational equivalents; only the qualified authorities can determine whether a trained teachercan be' -Certified. 3. In summary, it is the judgment of World Education Services that Alfredo Antonio SANCHEZ has the equivalent of a bachelor's degree in the teaching of English in the United States. for Word Education Services EP:ik ORIGINAL EATER SEALS SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. PROPOSAL SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES MAY 3, 2007 RFP NO. 056-GG10 EASTER SEALS SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1.Design for the Provision of Supported Employment Services 2. 2006-2007 List of student Placements 3. Evidence of Licensure/Certifications of Job Coaches 4. Documentation of Experience in providing Supported Employment Services. (Refer to Resumes/Job Coach Certifications) 5. Documentation of Coursework/ Training (Refer to Job Coach Resumes and Certifications) 6. Documentation of Bilingual Capability (Refer to Job Coach Resumes) 7. Documentation of Frequency of Supervision (Refer to the Design for the Provision of Supported Employment Services & Resume/ Vincent Latham) 8. Identification of Agency Liaisons/Qualifications (Refer to Design for the Provision of Supported Employment Services & Resume/ Vincent Latham) Attachment B - Proposer's Fee and Certification of Hours Anti -Collusion Statement Letters of Support Attachment C Vendor Information Sheet Attachment D - Affirmative Action Employment Breakdown Attachment E- Jessica Lunsford Act. Q.. EASTER SEALS SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES INTRODUCTION Easter Seals South Florida, Inc. is submitting the following proposal to the School Board of Miami -Dade County for the continuation of funding to provide Supported Employment services to students enrolled in secondary Special Education Programs (SPED). Easter Seals has been successfully partnering with the Miami -Dade County Public Schools' Division of Special Education for the provision of services for this program since its inception in 1989. Easter Seals South Florida, Inc. has been successfully providing Supported Employment Services to youth and adults with developmental disabilities since 1987. Easter Seals was one of 13 agencies selected in the State of Florida to receive original "seed money" to implement and operate a Supported Employment Program. Since its inception, the program has consistently received funding for Phase !services from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and for Phase 11 services from the Department of Children & Families/Agency for Persons with Disabilities/Medicaid Waiver. Our continued success has increased the quality of life for hundreds of individuals. The majority of these individuals have transitioned from the Miami - Dade County Public Schools' secondary Special Education programs to Easter Seal's Adult Supported Employment Program. DESIGN FOR THE PROVISION OF SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Supported Employment is defined as paid competitive work in integrated work settings for persons with the MOST severe disabilities for whom competitive employment has not traditionally occurred or for whom completive employment has been interrupted or intermittent as a result of a severe disability, and for those who, because of the severity of their disability, need INTENSIVE support and services that are NOT time limited. Easter Seals will provide at least six Job Coaches to work EXCLUSIVELY with this program. The program will continue to provide Supported Employment services, year round, at any high school in the district where there is a student with a moderate to severe disability whose IEP indicates the need for such services. The program is currently staffed with full time Job Coaches who exceed the minimum qualifications specified in the Request for Proposals. These Job Coaches have a long and outstanding employment history with Easter Seats and this program. There has been literally NO turnover in the staff currently providing services to M-DCPS/SPED students. Moreover, the entire Vocational Services Department staff of 25, including administrative personnel, have been employed by Easter Seals, in their positions, for many years. Easter Seals Job Coaches (many of whom are bi-lingual) are cross trained and qualified/certified to provide Supported Employment services. Should the needs of the school district increase, these Job Coaches are immediately available. Should a Job Coach leave Easter Seals, students will continue to receive UNINTERRUPED services using our other Job Coaches as substitutes. Should these substitutions become permanent; Easter Seals will submit the required documentation regarding the new employee to the Division of Secondary Special Education (SPED) Programs. (The documentation of qualifications of Easter Seats Job Coaches is attached). Services will NEVER be interrupted; a substitute Job Coach will always be available when needed. Alt Easter Seal's Job Coaches have cell phones and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Job Coaches will continue to provide services using the individual (one to one) Supported Competitive Employment Model. This model is the only model recognized by the Department of Education and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation as GAINFUL employment. The specific roles and duties of the Job Coach are to provide job assessment and screening, job development and marketing, job site analysis and task analysis, screening of available competitive jobs in the community, job matching based on individual skills, abilities, needs, preferences and values, travel training or assistance in acquiring Special Transportation Services (STS), intensive work related skills training directly at the job site, advocacy and long term (not time limited) follow up and support services before and after the student graduates. Supported Employment does not require that a student enter a position with all of the necessary skills and behaviors for that position, as the Job Coach will provide intensive one to one training and support, teaching the student the required job skills and work behaviors directly at the work site. The Job Coach will continue to provide on the job training and support until all of the required tasks can be performed independently and to the employer's satisfaction. Once this occurs, the Job Coach will begin to fade, or gradually decrease the number of hours they spend with the student at the job site. Job Coach services also includes Life Skills Training, fostering good worker/co- worker relationships, observing the student in their classroom setting, working closely with school staff to obtain student information prior to job placement, and reporting the progress of working students by participating in student staffings and other required meetings. Job Coaches will continue to place students in employment positions where they earn at least minimum wage and where they are offered the same benefits as their non -disabled co-workers. All job placements are individualized and match the students' needs, abilities and preferences. An ESSENTIAL component of this program is Easter Seals commitment to provide students with ongoing follow up services, that are not time limited, upon graduation. Job Coaches will continue to provide follow along support and services to students long after they have been successfully placed and trained. These services are not time limited. Follow along support provides an effective method of supporting both the student and the employer for as long as job site intervention is needed. Students exiting the school setting are transitioned into the Easter Seals Adult Supported Employment Program. This GUARANTEES that follow up services and support will continue without interruption. Follow up services includes referrals to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, communicating regularly with employers, family and significant others, job development, job placement, training and re-training, encouraging participation in social and recreational activities, dealing with ancillary issues such as SSI and Medicaid, arranging for Supported Living and referrals to other social service agencies and programs, when needed. Shortly before exiting the school setting, and to ensure a smooth transition to the Easter Seal's Adult Supported Employment Program, the student's Job Coach will introduce the adult program's Job Coach to the student, the student's family and the student's employer. The Job Coach of the adult program will visit the student's job site to become familiar with the student's tasks, responsibilities, and the work environment. 5 During the transition period, the adult program's Job Coach will meet with the student and the student's family to discuss needs and preferences and to familiarize them with the adult program. At this time, intake forms are completed and a program plan is developed. A person centered planning approach is utilized in the delivery of the program's services. This allows the individual and their family to actively participate in the program planning process. Vincent Latham, Easter Seals Assistant Director of Vocational Services will serve as the agency liaison for this program. His role as liaison is to ensure coordination among Easter Seals, the Division of SPED and each school, regarding initiation and maintenance of the program's services. Vincent Latham, is also responsible for the supervision of the staff and the day to day coordination of the program's services. He meets with his staff on a weekly basis and more often, when deemed necessary, to discuss the program and its services. Job Coaches are required to call their supervisor each morning with their itinerary for the day and to report any changes in their itinerary. Easter Seals Job Coaches assigned to this program maintain documentation for all services rendered to students. Documentation includes a log of services that records the dates, times, locations, and descriptions of services provided to specific students. Monthly updates regarding the employment status of all students receiving services will also be provided to the Division of SPED. Copies of all documentation related to this program are kept on file at Easter Seals. Easter Seals South Florida provides Job Coaches with ongoing staff development and training. Training consists of planned leaming experiences designed to update professional skills and knowledge. Training involves professional conferences, workshops and other activities that provide professional growth and enhancement. Easter Seals encourages the use of natural supports by providing sensitivity training to employers to help them learn how to deal most effectively with the special needs and circumstances of their employees. We also encourage family members to actively participate and support their child's growth toward greater independence Easter Seals Job Coaches/Staff, who provide or may provide services to this program, have completed all background screening requirements, as per the Jessica Lunsford Act. Easter Seals Job Coaches have conveyed a positive and professional image of the Supported Employment program throughout the community. Over the years they have proven themselves to be extremely effective in securing and maintaining gainful employment for students with disabilities. r7 EASTER SEALS/M-DCPS SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENTS 2004-2007 AZAM - 2006-2007 ISABEL AGURTO CARLOS GUERRERO CHEYLA LEON KEITH RODRIGUEZ KENNY RODRIGUEZ REZA - 2006-2007 ASHLEY CLAY DARREL DAVIS LESLIE EDGECOMB ANDREA MORRIS ANTHONY SHANNON ANTHONY SHANNON JEFFRY WEINGRATH HERMY - 2006-2007 GLENDA AREVALO HERMINIO CONCEPCION ROBERT FLORES MACIEL GOMEZ DARREL GORDON ANGEL MARRERO JOSE MENDOZA LOOBIE MENELAS PATRICIA NAZON ROEMEL PAREDES KIRSEY SURIEL LAURIE ULLOA SAYDA VASQUEZ AZAM - 2005-2006 MANNY ALONSO ERIC LOPEZ MARCUS MIRABAL ROEMEL PAREDES SANDRA PEREZ CHRISTIAN RODRIGUEZ DARIUS ROGERS PUBLIX PUBLIX PUBLIX PUBLIX PUBLIX B.J.'S PUBLIX PIZZA HUT PIZZA HUT B.J.'S PIZZA HUT MONKEY JUNGLE BIG LOTS WENDY'S DIEGO'S RESTAURANT McDONALD'S PUBLIX BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA WINN DIXIE WENDY'S McDONALD'S EMERGENCY VEHICLE SERVICES PUBLIX PUBLIX BOOKER T. CAFETERIA PUBLIX PUBLIX PUBLIX PUBLIX PUBLIX TARGET PUBLIX REZA - 2005-2006 WALTER COOPER DARRELL DAVIS DARRELL DAVIS EDDIE DAVIS EDDIE DAVIS JIMMY BRYANT TERRY CHERINORD CURTIS MURPHY MATTHEW TURNER HERMY - 2005-2006 LATOYA BEAN HERMINIO CONCEPCION OMAR CRUZ FELIPE FRANCOIS ROBERTO GONZALEZ YOANDRY GRASS ZARTORIA LEE JOSE MENDOZA MONICA PAUL KIRSEY SURIEL JOE YAUNER AZAM - 2004-2005 JOSHUA CONTRERAS ANTHONY GONZALEZ STEVE JEREZ MAURICIO LUCIO JOE RODRIGUEZ WILLIAM SANCHEZ KETLYN SOSA REZA - 2004-2005 EDDIE DAVIS MICHELLE FONSECA JOSE GARCIA CRYSTAL JONES DIOSNEL RIVERA TONY SAWYER TASHIA WILLIAMS SEDANO'S BUSY BEE CAR WASH WINN DIXIE BUSY BEE CAR WASH WINN DIXIE WENDY'S WINN DIXIE WINN DIXIE WINN DIXIE GARDENS NURSING HOME MIAMI HIGH CAFETERIA MIAMI HIGH CAFETERIA McDONALD'S WINN DIXIE GOVERNMENT DISCOUNT FOSTER HOME McDONALDS EDISON SR. HIGH CAFETERIA MICHAEL SALON GOVERNMENT DISCOUNT PUBLIX PUBLIX PUBLIX PUBLIX PUBLIX PUBLIX PUBLIX CHURCH'S CHICKEN MY LITTLE ANGEL MEXICAN CLOTHING STORE PUBLIX SEDANO'S SEDANO'S PUBLIX HERMY - 2004-2005 VICTOR ABARCA MARIANO ALVAREZ CHRISTOPHER AMADOR GLENDA AREVALO LATOYA BEAN JENNIFER BRIGNONI ALLENDY CHEVALIER MANNY GARCIA ZARTORIA LEE ANTONIO MEDINA MIGUEL MERIEDA ALVARO MONTENEGRO KIRSEY SURIEL PUBLIX GOVERNMENT DISCOUNT RIVERDALE FARMS ACADEMY FOR KIDS McDONALD'S McDONALD'S McDONALD'S PUBLIX POPEYE'S WINN DIXIE WINN DIXIE WINN DIXIE McDONALD'S