Social Work: Skills Development Specialist
Send a job offer directly to this candidate
Compassionate, results-driven human services professional with 20 years of experience providing direct care and program coordination for veterans, adults and children with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and co-occurring behavioral health challenges.Certified Director of Operations (MN 245D) and Bachelor of Social Work graduate skilled in developing, implementing, and reviewing individualized program plans (ITPs), conducting functional assessments, and applying person-centered planning, positive behavior supports, and trauma-informed care. Experienced in staff training and supervision, skills development, crisis intervention and de-escalation, documentation and data collection, and cross-agency collaboration with families, guardians, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams to promote independence, self-determination, and quality of life.
Private Community Residential Programs – Owatonna, MN
March 2021 – Present
Function as Designated Coordinator (MN 245D), overseeing individualized program plans and ensuring person-centered, positive support strategies are implemented.
Conduct functional assessments, monitor client progress, and document services to meet state and federal requirements.
Provide direct support including skills training, personal cares, job coaching, community integration, medication administration, and behavior interventions.
Train, coach, and supervise Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to ensure consistency with ITP goals, positive behavior supports, and trauma-informed care practices.
Collaborate with families, guardians, case managers, interdisciplinary teams, and community providers to maintain culturally responsive and inclusive supports.
Lead crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies to ensure safety for individuals and staff.
BSW – Winona State University
QIDP, CPR/First Aid, Child Welfare Foundations, CornerHouse Interviewing
Person-Centered Planning
245D Designated Coordinator
Trauma-Informed Care
Crisis De-escalation
Staff Coaching & Training
Documentation & Data Collection
HIPAA & Mandated Reporting
