Jerrod Ellis: Family Support Specialist in Springfield, MO

Build community relations to develop and implement resources and events. Engage an average of 30 families per month on topics and support related to developmental delays and disabilities. Advocate on behalf of families and/or their children within the community.

Taught children ages 7-12 who are diagnosed with a developmental disability. Used Applied Behavioral Analysis for behavioral and crisis intervention. Collaborated with Special Education Directors, Parents, and Child Psychologists. Developed and implemented evidence-based curriculum.

Supported individuals living with Autism on life and social skills. Coordinated weekly community outing schedules for clientele. Collected, maintained, and organized medical and organizational documentation.

Jan. 2015 - May 2015 Collaborated with agency team members on community development issues. Corresponded with low-income school districts about after-school programming. Coordinated neighborhood clean-up services for low-income neighborhoods. Volunteer recruitment with local NGOs, universities, and local/corporate entities.