Randa Ginsky
Camdenton
Summary
Professional Community Support Specialist with a solid background in community services. Adept in conflict resolution, needs assessment, and resource coordination. Strong focus on teamwork and adapting to changing circumstances to achieve impactful results. Reliable, empathetic, and skilled in communication and problem-solving.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Support Specialist Youth
Compass Health Network
06.2022 - Current
- Advocated on behalf of clients and their families in various settings, securing necessary resources and services for their success.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing personalized support and resources tailored to individual needs.
- Monitored client progress regularly, adjusting support strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances.
- Coordinated with external agencies to establish partnerships for expanded service offerings and collaborative initiatives.
- Educated clients about available resources within the community, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care plans.
- Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency within the organization''s service delivery systems.
- Provided crisis intervention when needed, utilizing de-escalation techniques and coordinating appropriate responses.
Teacher Director
MOCA - Camden Head Start
02.2006 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation
- Sourced community members and volunteers for special projects and resources
Restaurant Bar Manager
Captains Galley
05.1994 - 11.2007
- Orchestrated social functions, formal engagements and business meetings, resulting in significant increase in overall sales
- Implemented new drink policies, reducing over-pouring
- Trained food and beverage service personnel, confirming staff to provide recommendations and answer questions
- Resolved customer complaints involving food or beverage quality and service
- Responded to customer complaints, addressing concerns and distress with amicable interactions
- Coordinated employee schedules, payroll, and new hire training
- Developed waste-control policies to maintain profitable operations
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY
Fayette, MO05.2016
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
STATE FAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Sedalia, MO05.2012
Skills
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Classroom Management
- Trauma Smart
- Curriculum Implementation
- Special Needs Experience
- Evaluating Employee Work
- Personalized Support
- Behavioral
- Skills Development
- Classroom Observation and Assessments
- Positive Learning Environment
- Home Visits
- Mental health awareness
- Partnership building
Certification
Family Development Credential, 2018
Activities
- Working with MOCA Head Start for the last 16 years has allowed me to be an active member in the community.
- Working with Parents as Teachers, Public schools such as Camdenton and Macks Creek.
- Working with COMC and Lake Regional Health clinics to better support our families as well as reach volunteers and resources in the community.
Timeline
Community Support Specialist Youth
Compass Health Network
06.2022 - Current
Teacher Director
MOCA - Camden Head Start
02.2006 - Current
Restaurant Bar Manager
Captains Galley
05.1994 - 11.2007
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
STATE FAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY
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