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I am currently employed as a program specialist at a company that provides services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. My responsibilities include managing a caseload of 39 individuals with IDs in a vocational setting, developing goals, providing counseling and implementing DE-escalation techniques during crisis, among many others. My past work experience includes working as a Therapeutic Support Staff for KMS. I provided care and 1:1 support, along with providing redirection and behavior modification when necessary, to an 8-year-old child with autism in school. My first work experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities began in May 2008. I was employed with KCR and began working in a residential home with four autistic children (both males and females) between the ages of 6 and 9. While employed with them, I also gained experience working with adults with MR, Down Syndrome, autism, mental health issues, and others. Personally, I thoroughly enjoy working with this population. I have consistently been employed working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 2008. Throughout high school, I volunteered with the Special Olympics and also helped out and assisted in the Special Education classroom during my study periods. I have experience working with children ages 5 through older adults in their 70s with various disabilities and backgrounds. Overall, I grew up surrounded by individuals with IDs and special needs as my mother has worked as the Director of Nursing and Health Services for KRC for over 25 years. I have decided that I would like to follow in my mother's footsteps and make working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities my life's work. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, music events, cooking, playing tennis, and spending time with my friends and family. I also volunteer and write, allowing me to still remain active in the Public Health field. Although my availability shows that I am available Monday through Friday 6-9 p.m. , I can be available all days of the week on an occasional basis.
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