Lindsey Fetter

• Assess the hiring needs of local businesses and customize employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities
• Foster new employment relationships for individuals historically undervalued in the workforce
• Advocate for the hire of talented individuals in positions that add value to businesses across industries
• Acquire specialized training through the National Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE).
• Collaborate closely with Vista’s employment specialists who assist individuals with trialing work opportunities and provide direct job coaching support
• Support a caseload size enabling the opportunity to build strong relationships with individuals and their support teams
• Inspire local community members to embrace the talents and capabilities of individuals with developmental disabilities
• Conduct business assessments to assist local employers with the creation or modification of job descriptions that enable hiring from an often-overlooked talent pool
• Educate local businesses on the modification of recruiting and hiring processes that block individuals with developmental disabilities from successful hire
• Set up and assist clients through the interview process
• WEXA/OVR Certified

• December 2022 – September 2023 (promoted to Career developer)
• Serves as the primary staff assigned to support clients in job settings, by utilizing the customer’s most effective teaching strategies to navigate their workplace, produce quality work, and engage in appropriate social interactions
• Identifies the need for accommodations, then develop and implement them
• Formulates job support plan with goal to fade to natural supports within business
• Facilitates interactions between customers and his or her supervisor(s) and coworker(s)
• Ensures all relevant team members are notified of company events or policy/procedure changes
• Supports customer/legal guardians with coordination of transportation to and from work and communicating schedule changes per company policy
• Provides information to Supports Coordination Offices to support the development of appropriate ISP outcome for clients served
• Monitors and communicates customers’ performances on worksite, report on service logs, analyze data, collaborate with team concerning changes needed
• Uses principles of ABA to reduce occurrences of undesirable behavior and report/document incidences if they occur
• Documents billing at time of delivery of service and completes other required paperwork as assigned
• Effectively debriefs difficult or uncomfortable situations with businesses
• Initiates professional development by reading/watching all assigned literature/webinars and actively participating in training exercises

• Patient identification

Order of draw/blood draw

• Ekg
• Covid/mrsa swabbing
• Centrifuge blood
• Create packing lists for courier pickup
• Order tests
• Answer phones/ answer client/patient questions.
• Training new hires on the floor and in the processing room.
• Manage off site locations as needed.
• Phlebotomist

• Interview and place clients in the work force
• Communicate with candidates to follow up on work
• Meet with potential clients to see what their staffing needs are
• Build relationships with new and existing clients
• Job fairs
• Staff short term jobs
• Background checks
• Enter client and staff data into system
• Payroll
• Utilize software: ADP, QuickBooks, PA.gov (background checks), Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook.

• Assisted in VB classroom
• Worked directly with non verbal students
• Assisted in individual and group activities such as: reading, writing, crafts, flash cards.
• Knowledge and training of restraint techniques
• Support staff in de-escalation
• Supported and implemented ABA techniques in assisting students in the classroom

• Transport clients to and from activities and work
• Help clients with applications and interviews
• Assist in educating clients in subjects such as math and reading
• Work with disabled clients in their homes to become more independent