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Kara Sittig

Boston,MA

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Director

Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
12.2022 - Current
  • Contribute to statewide leadership initiatives and implement them in the regional office to promote the MCB’s mission, vision, values, and policies to provide quality programs and services.
  • Oversee all regional fiscal activities, including but not limited to, review and approval of purchase orders, payment vouchers, travel reimbursements, and other financial documents.
  • Develop and implement a regional outreach plan to engage with community organizations, health and educational institutions, and other stakeholders to enhance awareness about the agency and opportunities for MCB consumers.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with a wide variety of community partners including schools, medical professionals, elder service organizations, multi-cultural agencies and resources, and workforce investment boards.

Vocational Rehab & Children's Services Supervisor

Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
05.2015 - 12.2022
  • Lead a team of two Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and one Children’s Social Worker in the Northeast Region, involving management of over 350 cases.
  • Assign, monitor, and thoughtfully review cases to ensure that records for consumers are accurate, complete, and conform to mandates.
  • Assure clear flow of communication with Regional Director and regional staff, agency staff, consumers, key stakeholders, and vendors.
  • ·Oversee and develop community partnerships as they relate to employment, internships and training activities.
  • ·Serve on the Bureau of Transitional Planning’s Transitional Advisory Council alongside other EOHHS agencies.
  • Participate in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process with consumers and families and advocate for academic needs.

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
07.2010 - 05.2015
  • Provided case management services to a caseload of 100+ adults who are blind or visually impaired, including several with additional physical or mental disabilities.
  • Coordinated adjustment to vision loss services including extensive counseling and guidance, advocacy, low vision therapies, rehabilitation teaching, orientation and mobility, and assistive technology training.

Education

Master of Arts - Rehabilitation Counseling

Assumption University
Worcester, MA
05-2010

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services

Assumption University
Worcester, MA
05-2009

Skills

  • Experience in managing individualized services plans and ability to work directly with students to assess needs
  • Understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and continued learning of federal and state laws as they relate to disability rights
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to collaborate with multiple departments to ensure support

Certification

  • Leadership in Rehabilitation, National Rehabilitation Leadership Institute, December 2024

Timeline

Regional Director

Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
12.2022 - Current

Vocational Rehab & Children's Services Supervisor

Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
05.2015 - 12.2022

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
07.2010 - 05.2015

Master of Arts - Rehabilitation Counseling

Assumption University

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services

Assumption University

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