Jacob Farmer has over 6 years of experience working with non-profits that serve people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. He has held several positions with increasing responsibility, including supervising direct care staff, coordinating Medicaid services, and managing employment centers. Currently he works as a Developmental Specialist helping connect people to support programs and services. Farmer has a BA in English and a strong record of accomplishments in his career.

1. JACOB FARMER
6648 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 – Present
DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST III
Selected 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 MANAGER
May 2013 – March 2015
Selected 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 COORDINATOR
July 2012 – April 2013
Selected 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

2. • 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 product
Professional 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 ASSISTANT
January 2010 – October 2011
Selected 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-center
Professional 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 2010
Selected 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
Education
BA- ENGLISH
University of Nevada, Las Vegas – Graduated December 2008
• Made Dean’s Honor List four times.