Joann Johnson

Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Graduation: Spring 2017
Emphasis: Leadership and Advocacy
Minor: Psychology
Winona State University (WSU), Winona, MN
Cumulative GPA of 2.89
Related coursework:
Persuasion and Advocacy, Leadership and Communication, Sociology of Disability,
Research Methods
Scholarships:
Herb Kohl Initiative Scholarship: Received $1,000 scholarship.
o Given to students who have overcome significant personal obstacles or
adversity along with high levels of motivation to achieve and who have shown
promise for success in college and their future.
Internship January 2016-Present
Designated Coordinator
Legacies LLC, Winona, MN
Follow 245D policies and procedures.
Attend annual meetings for clients and run staff meetings involving communication
with Direct Support Professionals.
Develop independent living skills (ILS) goals, measurable programs, and complete
clients quarterly reports for the county.
Work Experience Employed: April 2015- Present
Direct Support Professional
Legacies LLC, Winona, MN
Teach ILS (Independent Living Skills) to children and adults with mental health
diagnoses and developmental disabilities.
Implement programming such as home management skills, boundaries, appropriate
socialization, money management and other ILS skills.
Over 2,000 hours of direct care
Volunteering April 2016- January 2017
Volunteer, Friendship Center
Winona, MN
Facilitated exercise in residents homes for those who could not make it to the center
for fitness classes, once or twice a week.
Mentor, Kinship, Osceola, WI
Served as a school-based mentor to a 4th grader.
Instilled a stable, supportive friendship and improved childs social skills along with
self-esteem.
Skills & Training EUMR-last trained in July 2016
Emergency Use of Manual Restraint
De- escalation Techniques
Positive supports training
Boundaries training