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Experience matters and Amy has spent  the  last  decade  committed  to excellence  in  service  delivery  and  support  across  multiple  populations  and  referral  sources.   Amy  has  provided  direct  care and  support,  case  management,  program  administration,  development  and  management.   As  a  mom  to  a  child  with  a disability she understands  the  importance  of  transitional-age  support and developing  a  framework  for  success. Amy is experienced in assessment and discovery services and  can  help  anyone  explore  the  world  of  work  and  develop  a  plan that  suits them. Whether  you  are  looking  for  work  for  the first  time,  finding  a  new  career  post  injury, or  working  to  manage  your  health  while  finding  a  career  that  lets  you  be  healthy  and  happy  -  Amy  and  her  team  are  here  for  you.

 Amy  has  a Masters of Science in Human Development with an emphasis in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling  from South Dakota State University. 

Amy  serves  on  the  Board  of  Directors  for  the  following  organizations  

- Ohio  Rehabilitation  Association  

(Past President, 2021) 

- Great  Lakes  Regional  Chapter  of  the  National  Rehabilitation  Association   (President  Elect  2020,  President  2021; Past president 2022)

-  Employment  Collaborative  of  Cuyahoga  County  

(Former Board  Member , Former Co-Chair  Service  Delivery  Committee)

Educating  Professionals:  

Amy  has  offered  training  at  over  a  dozen different conferences,  information  fairs  and  forums  to  support    training  and  education  in  areas  such  as  innovative  services,   ethics,  community  integration  and  more.   Amy  creates  customized  training  specific  to  business  needs,  community  inclusion  efforts  and  more. 

Email Amy at Amy.Taylor@youbelongohio.org or by submitting information on the Contact Us page! 

Paul has spent the last several years working in various roles in the Vocational Rehabilitation field. He has worked as a job developer, Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinator, Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor and Rehabilitation Manager. Paul has demonstrated the ability to work well with individuals of all abilities and age groups. He brings extensive knowledge of OOD services along with understanding the needs of individuals and a  commitment to excellence in service delivery. Paul holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Kent State University. Paul is also a member of the Employment Collaborative of Cuyahoga County and has taken an active role in supporting individuals and businesses.

You can connect with Paul at Paul.Hollander@YouBelongOhio.org

Eric has spent the last ten years serving individuals with disabilities. His various roles as an Intervention Specialist, Job Developer and Job Placement Supervisor, have cultivated him into the service professional he is. Eric has experience in direct support, case management, job development, job coaching and is currently CESP Certified. His innate ability to maintain many successful business contacts has allowed for him to consistently place people successfully throughout the years. Eric has a multitude of experience in teaching other service professionals in the field on the topics of job development, job retention and job coaching. Eric holds Bachelor’s in Education from Bowling Green State University and serves on the Employment Collaborative of Cuyahoga County (President, 2018 – present) He is also a Certified Employment Sup-port Professional (2017 – present) and was the proud recipient of the Ben Bonanno Award Recipient via Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities in 2016.

You can reach Eric at Eric@youbelongohio.org. 

Laura has spent the last 20 years serving those working toward finding employment. She has provided services as a Job Coach, Employment Specialist, Vocational Case Manager, Vocational Evaluator, Vocational Coordinator for a variety of private and public organizations and serves as a Vocational Expert for the Social Security Administration. Laura  is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and maintains her certification through continuing education; keeping her up to date on the best practices available.  Laura’s specialty is assessing what an individual needs and collaborating with employers, service providers and referral sources. Laura is the member of the Ohio Chapter of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals and was past president of the Michigan Chapter of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals.  Laura has a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Bowling Green State University.

You can reach Laura at Laura.Frailey@youbelongohio.org

 Shelby has several years of experience working with adolescents, young adults, and seniors managing mental health, behavioral health, substance abuse and financial concerns. Shelby has experience in service planning, group counseling, psychiatric care, case management, independent living and providing community linkages. Shelby is passionate about creating communities full of collaborative resources to help each individual thrive. Shelby has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling at Kent State University.

You can reach Shelby at Shelby.Wyant@youbelongohio.org 

Jim brings a diverse set of skills to You Belong, gained from his experiences working in the public, private, and higher education sectors. He has been serving individuals with disabilities for several years, in both an academic support and community employment capacity. Jim’s passion for his work comes from both his personal experiences with disability, and the barriers to work that can present, and as a parent of a child with disabilities. He has a natural ability to connect with the individuals he serves, and their support network, to help them find a path to employment that is both fulfilling and a good fit. He is a Certified Employment Support Professional (2020 – Present).

You can reach Jim at jim.bradford@youbelongohio.org 

Mitch comes to you belong with a background in working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. His history is related to training individuals with barriers to employment in obtaining and maintaining work readiness skills in community based settings. He, like other You Belong team members, excels in building relationships and natural supports with businesses and individuals to help both thrive!  He is also a Certified Employment Support Professional.

You can reach Mitch at Mitchel.Boehmke@youbelongohio.org

Chris has experience in Job Development, Career Exploration, Job Coaching, Pre-Employment Transition Services, Vocational Evaluations, and Community-Based Assessments. Chris will be primarily serving Cuyahoga County.  Chris obtained his Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Master's Degree from Kent State University and is currently enrolled at Kent State University in the Counselor Education and Supervision Doctoral program.  Chris will be pursuing either his CRC or CESP in the near future. 

Chris can be reached at Chris@YouBelongOhio.org 

Jordan supports You Belong's communities in South Eastern Ohio.  With a background in school counseling and his Master's degree; Jordan's focused on providing excellent services. As a quick learner of Vocational Rehabilitation we can't wait to see what amazing accomplishments he has in the very near future!  He working towards obtaining his Certified Employment Support Professional certificate.

You can reach Jordan at Jordan.Fisher@Youbelongohio.org

Cheye comes to You Belong in this role after having worked with us as a Summer Community Support Specialist.  Loving working with transition aged youth she was a perfect fit to step into a role working as an embedded staff member at Lorain County schools offering services to help middle and high school students learn about different types of work, their likes and dislikes and how to get experience.  Cheye's excellent work has allowed this program to grow from one full time embedded staff member to four  in the next school year.  Cheye will be pursing a Master's in Education with emphasis in Adaptive Behavior Analysis. 

Cheye can be reached at Cheyenne@YouBelongOhio.org

Becky's experience in healthcare helps her coordinate the multiple opportunities at once for individual seeking services in the Lorain and Cuyahoga County Areas for work assessments or experience.  Becky helps develop individuals basic work skills through developing interpersonal skills, stamina, work behaviors and learning jobs tasks. Becky also is a key contributor to organizing our Summer Youth Work Experience programs.