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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSupporting Document2(attachment VI E, supporting documents) 2909 NW 55h Street 305-633-4S83 Miami, Florida 33142 Experience Essen Jackson -Carter 2004 - Present United Cerebral Palsy Miami, FL. Job Coach Job development , job placement job training, follow-up services to developmentally disable Miami -Dade County Public School Exceptional pupils. 1997 - 2004 Easter Seals Miami, FL. Job Coach Provide job assessment, job development, job placement, training at job site, and follow-up to Miami -Dade County Public Schools Exceptional Students. 1988 - 1997 Total Food Services Direction Miami, Fl. Gift Store Manager Responsible for bookkeeping, buying, cataloging and selling inventory; customer service. 1986 —1988 Alison"s Place Bouquet Perrine, FL. Assistant Manager Responsible for sales, stock, inventory and customer service. 1983 -1986 FL. Owner/ Operator Responsible for accounting, bookkeeping, purchasing, food preparation, and staff supervision. Studio One Restaurant Florida City, 1991-1992 Miami Dade Community College Miami, FL Business Management 1987- 1988 United Business Institute Miami, FL. Business Management 19-83 -1984 Robert Morgan Vocational Cosmetology Olivia Henry 12305 NW 23rd Avenue Miami, FI 33167 Phone: 305-687-6342 Job Coach United Cerebral Palsy of Miami, Miami Fl 2007 • Work with adults and students seeking competitive community based employment. • Assist in securing social security cards, Florida identification and other work related documents as needed. • Perform on the job training and develop materials and adaptations as needed. • Help build natural supports on the job site. • Carry a follow along caseload of adults and students who are working and who are seeking employment. • Prepare and submit weekly contact logs, cases notes, monthly summaries, and other documentation as required. • Participate in weekly staff meetings for keep Program Director and Program Coordinator as well as rest of team updated on caseload activity. Administrative Secretary Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Miami FL 1976-2006 • Supervised Support Staff. • Acted as EEOC liaison. • Prepared monthly reports and performed other record keeping functions. • Supervised and oversaw performance of support staff. • Utilized various computer programs to perform job functions. • Interacted with various vendors and service providers. • Tracked client attendance of scheduled appointments. Secretarial Specialist Bureau of Disability Determination, Miami FL 1975-1976 Secretarial Specialist Bureau of Disability Determination, Tallahassee FL 1971-1975 • Drafted Letters and correspondence. • Answered phones, filed, and performed tasks related to record keeping. • Greeted clients in person and interacted with them via phone. • Ordered and distributed office supplies. • Retained same position and job duties after relocation to Miami. CYNTHIA A. ORTIZ 22221 S.W. 103 AVE MIAMI, FLORIDA 33190 Phone: (365,) 3145 / Altemate Phone: $()3-7.a-1p E-mail: cynthiaortizleon@gmail.com OBJECTIVE To secure a professional position in the agriculture or other field that offers growth opportunities. ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1 am bilingual. My experience in the past had been management, supervision, educating and consultant. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Massari construction, Lakeland, FL Supervisor, February 2006 to June 2006 Supervising carpentry, maisonary and lintel I also had to scheduled inspection and order material: Professional Management and Environmental Control, Naranjito, PR Supervisor, January 1994 to January 2006 Grounds maintenance, Landscaping, Tree and bushes pruning, Palm cleaning. Administration work and supervision. Schedule, coordinate, invoice, quotes, daily informs and others. C.V.S.P.R. Vocational School, Aguadilla, PR Human Development Director, August 1988 to January 1994 I supervise Vocational Counselor's Staff, students and in charge of the center. The program would provide vocational, academic and residential life programmed. In the residential program we would have to offer psychology advice and coordinate educational and recreational activities. C.V.S.P.R. Vocational School, Aguadilla, PR Agriculture Teacher, January 1987 to August 1988 1 teach Diversify Agriculture. We had a farm witch we would practice to plow with a tractor and cultivate vegetable, banana, and others. I teach them how to produce farm animals for commercial. EDUCATION University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus Bachelor's Degree, Agriculture Science, August 1986 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The vocational school that I worked for was a govemment program and that made me a government public service employee. In 19991 receive and award call "PREMIO MANUEL A PEREZ" given to the ten best public service of all Puerto Rico. Any further information contact me at my cellphone. Sami Lerner, M.S (954) 557-1839 765 S.W. 148th Ave, Apt 1211 Davie, Florida 33325 Education Master of Science in Counseling and Development -Specialization: Community Mental Health Counseling, 1998 Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, Brookville, New York Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/ Criminal Justice, 1995 Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, Brookville, New York Professional Experience Coordinator of Supported Employment, United Cerebral Palsy, Miami 2003-Present Oversee Supported Employment and ADT-Off site programs. Purpose of supported employment services is to assist consumers in obtaining and sustaining community based employment. Ensure adherence to Medicaid Waiver guidelines. Work with Florida Department of Education Vocational Rehabilitation Unit to maintain contract to provide services and obtain referrals. Supervision of employment consultants whose responsibilities include job development, job placement, on-the-job training, and coordinating job related services. Conduct screenings, interviews, and intakes of potential consumers. Maintain a partial caseload in addition to supervisory duties. Help consumers to create Employment plans that identify work related goals and the services provided to assist in achieving them. Conduct chart audits, verify the documentation of services, prepare case notes, monthly summaries, and reports on progress towards IPP goals, and authorization for services to be provided. Care Coordinator; Clinical Supervisor, Horizon Health Service, Buffalo, New York, 2000-2003 Supervised a team of court and community based staff of a program within the City of Buffalo's Mental Health Treatment Court. Consumers were individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses and co- occurring substance abuse disorders. Ensured adherence to New York State Office of Mental Health regulations and accuracy in records, charts, and files. Tracked statistics, completed daily and weekly contact logs, and documented participant contact. Worked with clients to develop service plans and treatment goals. Made home visits, facilitated counseling groups, acted as court liaison and client advocate. Also worked in a specialized clinic for legally mandated individuals conducting intakes, evaluations, individual, and group counseling sessions for issues related to domestic violence, sex offenses, substance abuse treatment, anger management, and serious and persistent mental illness. Referrals came through diversion court, the department of parole, or the department of probation. Worked with the agency's pre -vocational program to evaluate a need for employment services. Linked consumers to education and employment related services as needed. Coordinated services with the Department of Vocational and Educational Services for Individual with Disabilities for individuals who were mandated to or wanted to work in the community. Residence Manager, Continuing Developmental Services, Rochester, New York, 1999-2000 Supervised direct care staff of an intensive care residential facility for those with developmental disabilities. Ensured staff adhered to state regulations and agency requirements for passing and administering medications, provided regular safety checks of building and grounds. Maintained accuracy and quality of client medical and personal records. Conducted financial transactions for residents and maintained in house banking. Oversaw all aspects of individual residents' care, developed treatment plans, maintained staffing, ordered supplies, and arranged medical, dental, and psychiatric appointments. Service Coordinator, Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Plainview, New York, 1999 Developed, implemented, and maintained individualized service plans and monitored progress towards their personal goal achievement. Advocated for needs in personal choice, physical and mental health, and activities of daily living and recreation. Ensured individuality, independence, inclusion, and productivity of clients were maintained. Worked proactively in the community to develop new supports to meet individuals' unique needs Harm Reduction Specialist, Greenwich House, Inc., New York, New York, 1998 Counseled and educated HIV — positive clients on methadone maintenance using theories of Harm Reduction to teach safer sex and drug use practices. Focused on issues involving housing, entitlements, permanency planning, and mental and physical health care. Completed client intakes and calculated program statistics relating to progress. Internships Respite Worker, Berkshire Farm Center and Service for Youth, Melville, New York, 1997-1998 Provided skill building and recreational activities for emotionally challenged youth living in foster homes. Functioned as facilitator and planner for independent living skills groups. Conducted home studies and assessments to determine eligibility of foster parent candidates. Engaged in extensive community liaison activities, wrote staff reports, and prepared regular progress notes. Assisted in - developing a referral and resource guide for children and families in need of additional services not provided by the agency. Peer Educator, Long Island Crisis Center, Bellmore, New York, 1995-1998 Advanced from Crisis Counselor Volunteer to paid peer educator. Engaged in community outreach as liaison with local school districts. Co -facilitated groups of gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender youth on issues related to runaway, rape, family violence, suicide, and substance abuse. Worked creatively with a team to develop skits, recreational groups, workshops and other interactive activities designed to educate on HIV awareness and human sexuality Respite Worker, Family and Children'sAssociation, Hempstead New York, 1998-1999 Utilized recreational activities to aid mentally ill youth ages 7 -18 years old in developing symptom management, refocusing mechanisms, and developing their socialization skills. Incorporated teaching child and parents together to enable continued growth and foster proper interaction. Provided services to teach and build skills though activities designed to prepare youth and their families for the unique challenges in their daily lives associated with being involved in the foster care system. Part Time Experience Graduate Assistant, B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library, 1994-1998 Provided assistance to the full time librarians in maintaining the periodicals section of the library. Supervised undergraduate student assistants on nights and weekends. Conducted computerized data research, assistant patrons with locating and using library materials. Ensured items were catalogued and shelved properly to maintain ease of access to materials. Pamela Miller 2639 Adams Street Hollywood, FL 33020 (954) 559-6585 Professional Experience United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc. 1411 N.W. 14th Avenue, Miami, FL 1995 - Present Hired in May 1995 as the Coordinator of Supported Employment to oversee the day to day operations of the Supported Employment program. Promoted to Director of Adult Day Program Services in April 1996 to coordinate and supervise services provided in the Adult Day Training and Supported Employment programs. Responsibilities include ensuring services meet the needs of adults and contractual guidelines while acting as a liaison with other community agencies; MDCPS, Vocational Rehabilitation, Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver and Agency for Persons with Disabilities. In 2005 expanded educational services for special education students ages 14-22 as the Principal of the Transitional Learning Academy Charter School. H)PC - Employment Assistance Program 812 Southard St., Key West FL, FL 1994 - 1995 .lob Development Counselor - Directed a vocational program component of a federally funded job training and placement program. • Provided individually designed job development services and instruction in employability skills. • Monitored job placements and provided consultation services to employers and participants to ensure job retention. • Organized a semi-annual job fair for program participants. Community Employment Inc. 2216 Dundee Rd., Louisville, KY 1990 - 1994 Project Manager - Directed a vocational program serving adults with traumatic brain injuries, including assessments to develop compensatory strategies and to identify adaptive equipment needs. • Conducted marketing presentations to potential employers and referral sources. • Restructured program to meet funding restrictions and pursued alternative funding. • Developed and implemented program policies to ensure contract compliance. Agency Associate - Provided long term vocational services to adults with developmental disabilities. (Promoted to Project Manager) • Provided job development, job coaching, negotiated job advancements, developed training strategies, and assessed the need for vocational engineering. Department for Human Services Jefferson County Fiscal Court, Louisville, KY 1987 - 1990 Social Worker - Supervised and trained staff in the usage of intervention techniques in a residential setting for troubled youth. • Evaluated residents to promote or demote through treatment program and report to juvenile courts. Youth Program Worker - Supervised troubled youth in a residential setting. (Promoted to Social Worker) Education: BA University of Kentucky MBA Florida Metropolitan University LEIGH KAPPS 5413 SW 131 TERRACE MIRAMAR, FL 33027 (305) 829 1299 p> d()beilsoiath.n4•1 SUMMARY Extensive experience in management operations of a non-profit organization. Strengths are in crisis intervention, compliance regulations, report generation, team building and training. EDUCATION University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida Bachelor of Music Degree 1979 Cum Laude Master of Music Degree 1981 Magna Cum Laude Doctorate of Philosophy 1990 Summa cum Laude CERTIFICATION Board -Certified Behavior Analyst 2002 EMPLOYMENT United Cerebral Palsy of Miami, Inc. 1979-Present 1995-Present Associate Director Oversee all programmatic -related issues for Preschool, Adult Day Program, Children & Adult Residential facilities • Hiring/firing personnel • Supervisor of Program Directors • Budget planning/implementation • Insuring compliance of regulations • Team building/staff training • Management development • Strategic planning • Performance evaluation and review 1990-1995 Director of Day Programs & Services Oversee the daily operations of the Preschool and Adult Day Programs consisting of 90 employees at the management and direct care level • Supervision of Program Directors • Hiring/firing personnel • Program planning • FSP/IPP oversight • Team Building • Staff training • Performance evaluation and review 1985-1990 Preschool Coordinator Oversee the daily operation of the Preschool Program consisting of 45 employees at the management and direct care level • Supervision of Preschool staff • FSP monitoring • Lead a transdisciplinary team • Hiring/firing of personnel • Staff training 1979-1985 Music Therapist Provide music therapy group and individual sessions for children and adults with developmental disabilities • Compose songs • Write progress notes • Complete music therapy evaluations • Work in a transdisciplinary team 1978-1979 Jackson Memorial Hospital — Rehabilitation Center Coordinator and originator of the music therapy program • Work with spinal cord injured patients • Work with burn patients • Design music sessions for individual needs OTHER RELATED SKILLS Computer applications — Word and Outlook Proficient in American Sign Language REFERENCES Available upon request CURRICULUM VITAE Debra Ann Behel Terenzio PERSONAL DATA Address: 15785 S.W. 17th Street Davie, Florida 33326 Phone: (954)915-9724 Birth Date: 7/13/53 Social Security Number: 265-06-0819 EDUCATION INSTITUTION Miami Springs Sr. High School Miami Springs, Florida Mercer University Macon, Georgia University of Nebraska at Omaha European Division University of Maryland European Division Louisiana State University Shreveport, Louisiana Florida International University Miami, Florida Florida International University Miami, Florida University of Florida Gainesville, Florida CURRICULUM VITAE YEARS ATTENDED DEGREE 1969-1971 High School 1971-1972 24 S.H. 1973-1974 12 S.H. 1972-1974 15 S.H 1975 22 S.H. Ov13 vo c .: 60171 is a-1b v) fuvsted --tv 1976-1977 B.S. Special Education (M.R.) 1977-1978 M.A. Diagnostic Teaching (L.D.) 1979-1983 Ed.D Educational Administration — Supervision Debra Ann Behel Terertzio LICENSE DATE Professional Certificate In 2002-2007 Mental Retardation Handicaps (initial certification issued 1977) PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT PLACE POSITION DATE United Cerebral Palsy Executive Director 1997-Present Association of Miami, Inc. Miami, Florida Supervisor: Joseph A. Aniello, Ed.D., President/CEO PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinating and supervising the services that UCP provides with primary funding agencies such as Miami Dade County Public School, the Department of Children and Families, Department of Health, Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and Medicaid. Day to day direct supervision of direct service staff and support staff throughout Dade County to insure services meet the needs of the children, adults and their families. Act as an advocate for children and adults with developmental disabilities at a state and local level to improve the governmental systems and funding that are critical to improving the quality of life for consumers and staff. Hired in 1978 as first Director of Residential Services for UCP to began providing residential services and opened first group home; promoted to Director of Programs and Services in 1979 and supervised the parent training and infant stimulation program, the preschool, adult program and medical clinic services provided by UCP; promoted to Associate Executive Director in 1982 and expanded preschool educational services to include home based services in addition to center based services, opened community daycare, expanded adult program to include Support Employment, developed Supported Living program for young adults to live in their own apartments and expanded residential program to include ICF/DD cluster homes, a group home for medically fragile infants, and additional home for adults and adolescents throughout Dade County; Promoted to Executive Director in 1997. PLACE Miami Springs Sr. High Community School Miami Springs, Florida Supervisor. Mike Senzik POSITION Gymnastics Teacher Special Education Adult Ed teacher at UCP DATE 6/76-6/77 1977 PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Community Committee for Developmental Handicaps — various legislative and programmatic communities, Vice -President (1989-92), President (1993-1994), Past President (1995-1998). Chairperson (PHIC, 1991-1993). (Chair 1990-1992) Community Council for Young Children with Special Needs Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (FARF) EXPERT WITNESS EXPERIENCE: (1). DOE v. Chiles (1992) Gass action complaint on behalf of individuals wait listed for ICF/MR services_ (Wait List lawsuit) (2). Murray v. Bock (1998) complaint on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities not receiving needed services under the Florida DS Home & Community Based Waiver (Deprivation of Services lawsuit) RECOGNITION AWARDS 1999 Professional of the Year — Parent to Parent of Miami 2003 Advocate of the Year Award — Florida Association of Rehabilitation Agencies