Aimee D. Email & Phone Number

New Haven, Ct, Us

Provide oversight to the SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) Program, Harkness House (14 Bed grant per diem transitional housing for veterans), Representative Payee program, 2 Family Shelters, Permanent Supportive Housing, SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery), homeless outreach programs, and a seasonal emergency shelter. Monitor metrics and budgets of all programs. Ensure timely reporting to funding sources.Committees: Strategic Planning, Safety (Chair), Workplace Violence Prevention (Chair), and Quality AssuranceProjects: Created and lead the implementation of the agency's New Hire Orientation, Member of the Staff Retention Work Group, Strengthening Supervision Skills Trainer for new managers

Hiring and supervision of seven Case Managers in three counties Budgeting of grant funding, review and approve requests for temporary financial assistance, mileage reimbursement, supply ordersMonitored program metrics, staff activities, and budget.Assisted with process to become CARF accredited (Commission of Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities)Ensured HMIS data quality standards and client file qualityOrganized trainings and outreach eventsAchieved positive outcomes in all Veterans Administration monitoring visitsCommittees: Safety (Chair), Workplace Violence Prevention (Chair), Quality AssuranceProjects: COVID-19 Response Team

New Haven, Ct

Intensive on-site and mobile case management for homeless and at-risk veteransAssisted and monitored consumers from entry until successfully dischargedIdentified housing options and assisted with securing affordable housing within 90 daysConnected consumers to mental health, substance use, health care, employment services and mainstream benefits as neededMaintained electronic and paper consumer files in a manner consistent with project and agency standardsCultivated and maintained partnerships with local landlords to connect clients to permanent housingCommittees: Safety Committee (Chair), Workplace Violence Prevention Committee (Chair), Trauma Informed CareProjects: Created and executed 2 successful shared housing programs

Middletown, Ct.

Received incoming phone calls for admissions to detox, residential rehab and outpatient services as well as answering general inquires about servicesConducted screenings with potential admissions to determine the best level of careProcessed referrals from other facilities for admissionsProcessed insurance verificationData entryAccomplishments: Recipient of 2 awards for strong ability to handle crisis situations

New Haven

Provided supported employment services to adults with psychiatric illnesses, substance use disorders, and individuals experiencing homelessnessJob search and job development activities based on consumer's interests, skills, and abilitiesDeveloped and maintained relationships with area employers to facilitate job placementsProvided follow along support to clients and employers involved in a job placementCollaborated with the consumer's clinical team to ensure the proper development and implementation of the treatment planFacilitated support groupsConducted fidelity reviews of other agencies to measure provider adherence to the Evidence-based Supported Employment PracticeProvided Trauma Informed Care training to staffAssisted with the planning of the department's annual Employment and Education awards ceremonyCommittees: Trauma Informed Care

Planned social events and activities for clients with major mental health diagnosesFacilitated Young Adults Services programFacilitated support groups and creative writing groupPrepared mealsProvided transportationPublished monthly member newsletter Facilitated “Fellowship All-Stars” (Mental Health Awareness Softball League team)

Branford

Provided administrative support for the Clinicians, Intake Coordinator, and Practice Manager at a mental health care / substance use disorder clinicTyped and mailed correspondenceSorted and distributed all incoming mailEnsured sufficient inventory of office supplies Fulfilled medical records requests ensuring confidentialityFiled medical recordsFront desk receptionScheduled appointmentsData EntryPlanned and organized employee gatheringsFacilitated orientations for new clients in the absence of the Intake CoordinatorIn addition to this position, I also worked for this agency as a per-diem Shelter Advocate at their Domestic Violence shelter.

Branford

Production planning and ensuring on-time shipments to customersDesigned signs and labels using programs such as Adobe Illustrator and Graphix AdvantageInventory control Provided on-site and remote support to sister companies in Buffalo and MilwaukeeOrganized employee recognition and social eventsMicrosoft Access database retrieval and maintenanceSAP implementation team member – trained employees in production execution for new systemAccurate data transfer trainerWas promoted from Manufacturing floor staff to Team Leader then Manufacturing Coordinator Took on the role of interim Production Supervisor for 2 years while the person who held that position was working on a projectCommittees: Safety, First RespondersProjects: SAP ImplementationAccomplishments: Recipient of the President's Value Award - 2002

Graduate Certificate, Nonprofit Leadership, Innovation, And Organizational Sustainability

Project Management, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Marketing, Risk Management, Fundraising

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Social Sciences

Magna Cum Laude