La Tanya Rivers
Palmdale
Summary
Dedicated candidate eager to leverage knowledge in social services and program development. Skilled in running social services initiatives and developing policies and procedures. Collaborative and committed to addressing social issues to improve quality of life in marginalized communities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Harmony Homes
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons, and barbershops.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Case Management Specialist
Finish First Academy
05.2018 - Current
- Provided safety planning, crisis intervention, and case management to clients.
- Communicated with supervisor regarding issues related to case management, resourcing, service collaboration and development of new resources.
- Served as case coordinator, assuming responsibility for complex, high-volume assignments and guiding endeavors to successful completion.
- Made appropriate referrals, monitored client services in appropriate time frames, sought supervisory guidance as required, documented services provided and completed departmental billing procedures.
- Collaborated with [Job title] in hiring and training of new advocates, interns and volunteers, sitting interviews and providing feedback on applicant work aptitude and team compatibility.
- Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
Teacher
Palmdale School District
01.2008 - 04.2013
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
Child Care Director
Beginnings And Beyond Child Care Center
03.2003 - 09.2008
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Reviewed and evaluated new and current programs to determine success and compliance with state, local and federal regulations and recommended necessary modifications.
Education
Drug And Alcohol Counselor
LA Training Inst. For Alcohol & Drug Counseling
11.2022
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Antelope Valley College
03.2008
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA03.2008
Skills
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Case Notes
- Determine Medical Necessity
- Operational Procedures
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Family Involvement
- Instructional Methods
- Public Speaking
- Parent and Student Communication
- Family Therapy
- Case Management
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Trauma-Informed Care
Certification
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Adult Residential Facility
CPR, CPI and First Aid
Direct Support Professional I & II
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Harmony Homes
04.2024 - Current
Case Management Specialist
Finish First Academy
05.2018 - Current
Teacher
Palmdale School District
01.2008 - 04.2013
Child Care Director
Beginnings And Beyond Child Care Center
03.2003 - 09.2008
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Antelope Valley College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Antelope Valley College
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Adult Residential Facility
CPR, CPI and First Aid
Direct Support Professional I & II
Drug And Alcohol Counselor
LA Training Inst. For Alcohol & Drug Counseling
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