Karen Oliver

							                                                                                   Karen Oliver
                                                      821 Copley Ave. Waldorf MD 20602 (301) 645- 0307


Objective    To positively impact the lives of individuals and their families with developmental and or
             intellectual disabilities.


Experience   Program Administrator, Children Services
             Aug. 2008 – Nov. 2010 The Arc of Prince George’s County, Largo, MD

             Diverse position incorporating aspects of case management, fiscal management and
             supervisory skills. Implemented a new statewide program. Monitored, supervised and
             allocated state funding to five counties. Developed a program for students with
             disabilities, facilitated the program and obtained funding for the program through
             applying/writing a grant. Managed the agencies weekend respite house. Provided special
             education advocacy to families. Taught varies workshops and trainings to the disability
             community. Collaborated with community agencies. Responsible for the monitoring,
             reporting and tracking of three grant funded programs, as well as, the respite
             house budget. Trained and supervised college interns and volunteers.


             Transitioning Youth Coordinator/ Eligibility and Access Coordinator
             Oct. 2003 – Aug. 2008 Resource Connections of Prince George’s County, Lanham MD

             Provided supports and necessary information to students and families on the transitioning
             youth process and timelines. Attend IEP meetings as appropriate. Ensured that each
             student completed the DDA application. Identified day and supported employment
             providers for students. Collaborated with provider agencies to develop students Service
             Funding Plan’s. Educated the disability community through trainings and transitioning
             youth fairs on available community benefits/resources. Interviewed applicants for DDA
             and provided eligibility determination recommendations. Attended Individual Planning
             meetings and completed enrollment of individuals into the DDA Medicaid Waiver.

             Community Health Outreach Worker II
             Jan. 2002- Oct.2003 Charles County Health Department, White Plains MD

             Provided case management to developmentally disabled adults and children with the
             primary focus of assisting clients in expressing their needs, wants and interests. Facilitate
             and monitored the clients Individual Plan by conducting annual meetings, reviewing
             progress, making modifications as necessary and developing goals. Reviewed service
             provider records to ensure the plan was being carried out. Managed individual’s budgets
             within the Individual and Family Services Grant. In home interviews and meetings to
             ensure that the client was aware and effectively accessing community resources.

             Family Service Coordinator/ Case Manager
             June 1996- Jan. 2002 Institute for Family Centered Services, Largo MD

             Completed intake assessment interviews for clients with mental health diagnoses.
             Provide in-home crisis intervention, community and school services to the client and their
             families. Referred families to community agencies and coordinated services.
             Facilitated weekly family meetings. Educated/modeled independent living skills.
             Developed and implemented behavior management programs and monitored medication.
             Assisted families in setting goals based on family’s strengths and developing functional
             support systems. Completed weekly-required Medicaid reports.



                                                                                          Karen Oliver
                                                     821 Copley Ave. Waldorf, MD 20602 (301) 645- 0307
             Family Service Provider
             Jan. 1996 - June 1996 Southern Maryland Tri County Community Action Committee,
             Hughesville MD

             Assisted high- risk families stabilize and/or maintain a safe and healthy environment for
             their children. Provided in-home services to assist families become self sufficient and
             able to manage future crisis. Linked clients to community agencies and coordinate
             services. Maintained and updated case files for sixty children.

             Foster Care Reunification Associate
             Jan.1993 - Jan.1996 Charles County Department of Social Services, LaPlata MD

             Responsible for assisting biological parents meet requirements necessary to reunify
             with their child/or children. Taught parenting skills classes and provide ongoing parent
             training and support. Utilized community agencies, when appropriate and coordinated
             services for foster children, biological parents, and/or foster parents. Worked as a team
             member to determine appropriate placements for foster children.

             Central Intake Coordinator
             1991-1993 Southern Maryland Tri County Community Action Committee,
             Hughesville, MD

             Interviewed clients requesting emergency assistance, determined what services the
             agency and/or other community resources were appropriate. Coordinated services with
             community agencies. Interviewed applicants and determined eligibility for the Maryland
             Energy Assistance Program.



Education    Charles County Community College LaPlata, MD General Studies 1993-1995

References   References are available on request.




                                                                                          Karen Oliver
                                                     821 Copley Ave. Waldorf, MD 20602 (301) 645- 0307