Bill Tarver

About Bill Tarver

Licensed Restorative Justice Practitioner and Trainer • Skilled circle facilitator…

Experience

1. Direct Support Professional

   Individual Advocacy Group

   Jan 2015 — Present · Oswego, IL, US

   A group that advocates for people with special needs.\" To help adults with disabilities live normal lives in the community with the support of specialized services. Practice IAG guidelines that include those of dignity, respect, participation, advocacy and including appropriate care. •Achieve a homelike, community integrated living environment based on values of individual self-worth, dignity, equality and respect for maximum participation in routine everyday activities, and experiences•Overcome challenges by providing functional skills training, social/interpersonal experiences, therapies, health services, community support activities and opportunities for community inclusion to developmentally disabled adults who reside in a community residential setting•Comply with the Department of Human Services licensing rules and applicable federal regulations to assure maximum normalized living, independence and self-reliance over the individual\'s lifespan.Responsibilities include: •Train/coach/assist with basic daily living skills, social skills, budgeting, meal preparation/feeding, house cleaning, communication and mobility.•Also includes implementing treatment plan goals, interpersonal skills and activity implementation.•Ability to write progress reports

Education

• Joliet Junior College

  Associate Degree in Applied Science, Hotel/Restaurant Management

  1986 — 1988

• Elgin Community College

  Associate's Degree of Applied Science, Human Services, General

  2013 — 2014

• Aurora University

  Master's degree, Social Work

  2017 — 2018

• Aurora University

  Master's degree, School Social Work

• Aurora University

  Bachelor's degree, Social Work

  2015 — 2016

Skills

• Sales Management
• Budgets
• Food
• Community Outreach
• Forecasting
• Team Building
• Management
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Group Dynamics
• Non-Profit Boards
• Account Management
• Non-Profit Volunteering
• Menu Development
• School Social Work
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Project Management
• Sales
• Event Planning
• Profit
• Public Speaking
• P&L Management
• Hiring
• Budgeting
• Merchandising
• Program Planning
• Grocery
• Food Service
• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service
• Catering
• Income Statement
• Purchasing
• Marketing Strategy
• Group Therapy
• Youth Mentoring
• Event Management
• Key Account Management