Caregiver/Advocate

Posted on: 2011-10-03

Lorie L. LaPrelle

426 Mount Washington Drive

Los Angeles,California90065

323-224-0061

[email protected]

OBJECTIVE

To obtain employment in the nonprofit/social/human services arena where I can invest my energy, skills and enthusiasm to effect positive individual and community change.

• Over 15 years successful nonprofit program management and direct services and training provision.
• Effective working independently or as a team member.
• Solution and service oriented; recognized for delivering optimal client satisfaction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and graphics and donor management programs.

PROGRAM OVERSIGHT

• Developed and supervised:

−       Vocational programs for developmentally-disabled adults at multiple service sites.

−       Orientation and Mobility instruction program, low vision training and adaptive living

         skills assistance for blind and visually impaired children and adults.

−       Service delivery policies and procedures, client evaluations.

−       Strategic planning service goals.

• Managed, trained, scheduled, convened and evaluated staff and volunteers.
• Created and presented service reports and evaluations for administrative review.
• Conducted program quality assurance evaluations and consumer satisfaction surveys.
• Reviewed and updated service manuals and forms.
• Directed service payment and donor management processes of donor base of 4,000. 

DIRECT SERVICES

• Developed manual for constructing mobility devices for visually impaired preschoolers.
• Collaboratively produced multidisciplinary client intake assessment procedures.
• Established and maintained effective working relationships with clients and their families, agency personnel/leadership and community partners.
• Contributed to and led program enhancement initiatives.
• Developed and carried out individualized client service plans.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

• Developed community public awareness programs.
• Acted as agency liaison and presenter at community and professional meetings.
• Helmed the planning and implementation of area health fairs and other community-based activities.

2004-Present    Advocate/Caregiver                             Rhea Milsten,Los Angeles

1998-2004        Director, Low Vision Center                  St. Mary Medical Center,Long Beach

1996-1998        Supervisor of Counseling Services      Crippled Children’s Society (now 

                                                                                        AbilityFirst),), Pasadena

1992-1996        Orientation and Mobility/Visual              Blind Children’s Center,Los Angeles

                        Impairment Specialist

• CaliforniaStateUniversity,Los Angeles, Master of Arts Degree in Special Education and Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential-Mobility Services, 1992
• CaliforniaStateUniversity, Northridge, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Deaf Studies, 1991
• Abram Friedman Occupational Center,Los Angeles, Sign Language Interpreter/Translator Certification, 1987
• Various professional seminars and workshops