Karyn D.

Yates
Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) ###-#### karyntheboss@gmail.com

Objective
My goal is to continue working in the non-profit sector and continue to provide supports and opportunities to individuals with developmental disabilities. I wish to utilize my education, skills and experience while learning valuable new skills and knowledge.

Experience
Community Living Services Program Manager
Arkansas Support Network - Springdale, AR October 2007-Present

Supervise a caseload of 27 developmentally disabled children and adults in the NorthWest Arkansas area. Screen and conduct interviews for long-term caregivers. Work with a team for each individual to develop and implement a yearly plan of care which includes scheduling and staffing. Coordinate with multiple external agencies. Organize each individual's team quarterly to edit or implement the development of goals and objectives for Individualized Support Plans. Assist with assuring that proper information is given to funding sources in a timely fashion. Respond to crisis situations in which the individual needs emergency support, worker or living arrangement. Supervise, on average, about 45 employees. Conduct training classes, monitor and check for compliance for both employees and the individuals I serve. Instructor for Positive Behavior Supports.

Direct Support Professional

Bost, Inc. Russellville, AR April 2007-September 2007

Provided direct care support to individuals with developmental disabilities under the ACS Medicaid Waiver program. Other duties included secretarial work, answering phones and other ad-hoc responsibilities.

Medicaid Waiver Coordinator

Independent Case Management, Inc. Little Rock, AR August 2004-April 2006

Managed caseload of 23 developmentally disabled adults and children in the Russellville, Conway, Harrison, and Helena regions in Arkansas.

Direct Support Professional Weekend Manager

Yell County Special Services Dardanelle, AR May 2004-August 2004

Temporarily managed & provided supports to 10 individuals with developmental disabilities living in a group home setting.

Life Skills Trainer II

Conway Human Development Center Conway, AR May 2003-May 2004

Employed through the State of Arkansas. Worked with individuals with developmental disabilities in an institution setting.

Direct Support Professional

Friendship Community Care Russellville, AR

December 1999-May 2003

Provided supports to individuals with developmental disabilities under the ACS Medicaid Waiver system and Arkansas Medicaid Services. Worked in both residential community settings (supervised apartments, group homes) and independent community settings (ACS Medicaid Waiver.) On-call for all residential facilities. Trained to work at each residential community in the state.

Education
Arkansas Tech University B.S. Psychology Minored in Philosophy Major GPA: 4.0 Overall: 3.38 Member: Psi Chi (Historian '03), Behavioral Sciences Club 1998 2003 - 2007

Russellville High School Received High School Diploma

Skills
Specialities include: Organization and leadership, scheduling & planning, policy, performance management, process improvement & non-profit work in Arkansas specifically with the developmentally disabled population. Twelve years combined experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Experience working with individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders, Mental Health disorders, dual diagnosis, etc. 16 years practical and professional computer experience in Microsoft & Macintosh based operating systems and software.

Certifications
Current Red Cross Adult, Child & Infant CPR and First Aid Certifications MANDT Crisis Management Certification. Positive Behavior Supports Certification. Current Personal Care Assistant Certification. Current Supportive Employment Certification. Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certification. Direct Support Professional training. 16 hours to include: Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, C.P., Epilepsy, Communications, Disability Etiquette, Relationships & Grief, Sensory Processing, Crisis Prevention, Incident Reporting & Ethics of Touch.