JACOB FARMER6648 Lund Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89108 · (702) 882-7236 · jake.farmer27@gmail.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS · Six years of experience specializing in non-profit organizations serving people with

developmental/intellectual disabilities· Four years of supervisory experience of Direct Care Support Staff· One year of experience coordinating Medicaid services for adults with intellectual disabilities· Received four promotions in five years while working at Opportunity Village· Strong writing, organization, team building, multitasking, and computer skills (MS Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Dynamics – Great Plains)· BA in English from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas

WORK EXPERIENCE

Desert Regional Center – Las Vegas, NV, March 2015 – PresentDEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST IIISelected Contributions

· Manage a caseload of 50 adults who have developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities or related conditions, and social, emotional, and/or behavioral disorders

· Help connect people on caseload, and their families, with organizations that provide employment training, day habilitation, supported living arrangements, and various respite/financial support programs.

· Work directly with providers to ensure person served is being appropriately supported in working towards their goals and desired outcomes

· Thoroughly document work activity in order for State Agency to receive Medicaid reimbursement for services coordinated.

Professional Accomplishments:· Successfully arranged for several people to receive scholarships from service providers when

State funding was not available· Received several above average evaluations throughout one-year probationary period

Opportunity Village - Las Vegas, NV, July 2012 – February 2015:EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER MANAGERMay 2013 – March 2015Selected Contributions

· Supervised Employment Resource Center with 10+ staff, where 100+ adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities received training and support while working on a wide variety of assembly contracts

· Assisted with the implementation of vocational training plans to ensure persons served achieved maximum potential/goals

· Stayed in frequent contact with customers to promote communication and satisfaction· Coordinated the scheduling and distribution of contract work among persons served in order to meet

production deadlines and ship dates· Organized warehouse materials, and maintained accurate inventories through MS Exchange (Great Plains)

and self-made Excel spreadsheets· Oversaw the receiving of raw materials into the warehouse, as well as the shipment of finished product· Successfully ensured department stayed within budget

Professional Accomplishments:· Started as an ERC Supervisor. In less than one year, helped develop Opportunity Village’s newest, smallest

campus into a much larger, thriving operation, and was promoted to ERC Manager adding value on a larger scale with increased staff and persons served.

PRODUCTION COORDINATORJuly 2012 – April 2013Selected Contributions:

· Assistant supervisor of Employment Resource Center with 10+ staff, where 100+ adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities receive training and support while working on a wide variety of assembly contracts

· Assisted with the implementation of vocational training plans to ensure individuals served achieved maximum potential/goals

· Stayed in frequent contact with customers to promote communication and satisfaction

· Coordinated the scheduling and distribution of contract work among individuals served in order to meet production deadlines and ship dates

· Organized warehouse materials, and maintained accurate inventories through MS Exchange (Great Plains) and self-made Excel spreadsheets

· Oversaw the receiving of raw materials into the warehouse, as well as the shipment of finished productProfessional Accomplishments:

· Promoted in under one year to Employment Resource Center Supervisor

Mary Lee Foundation – Austin, TX, December 2011- July 2012:HOUSE MANAGER Selected Contributions:

· Supervised four group homes for people with developmental/intellectual disabilities in the South Austin area

· Made sure staff provided quality care for the residents, such as training them on how to conduct safe, accurate medicine administration, proper personal hygiene, quality household maintenance, as well as engaging residents with activities at home and in the community

· Assisting in the administrative process necessary for Mary Lee Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, to receive funding from the government, including proofreading service logs, and billing services through the CARE System

Professional Accomplishments:· Completed training to become a certified PASS (Passenger Service and Safety) trainer, allowing me to

teach drivers how to transport people with various disabilities safely and courteously.

Opportunity Village - Las Vegas, NV, April 2009 – October 2011:PRODUCTION ASSISTANTJanuary 2010 – October 2011Selected Contributions:

· Assisted in the management of a warehouse/Employment Resource Center with 10+ staff, where100+ adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities received training and support while working on a wide variety of assembly contracts

· Assisted with the organization of warehouse materials and helped maintain accurate inventories of materials within the warehouse

· Oversaw the receiving of raw materials into the warehouse, as well as the shipment of finished product· Functioned as a delivery driver of raw/finished materials (large cargo van/ 24’ truck)· Worked closely with Chewters Chocolates Inc. to provide Las Vegas Strip casinos with various candy

products assembled in our employment-training-centerProfessional Accomplishments:

· Received a raise within three months of taking the position· Received “Employee of the Month” award, August 2010· Successfully completed “Management Skills for Supervisors” NISH training class

EMPLOYMENT TRAINING SPECIALIST I April 2009 – January 2010Selected Contributions:

· Supervised a table of up to 10 people with developmental/intellectual disabilities· Trained clients on the various assembly contracts, kept clients supplied with materials to work with· Assisted with the implementation vocational training plans to ensure individuals served achieved maximum

potential/goals· Kept detailed records of each client’s production, behaviors, hygiene, and work habits

Professional Accomplishments:· Received a promotion within nine months of taking the position

EducationBA- ENGLISHUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas – Graduated December 2008

· Made Dean’s Honor List four times.