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Working to build rapport with and effectively counsel residents who are facing mental illness, homelessness, substance abuse, and other challenges. Utilizing empirically based methodologies to assist the client in overcoming current obstacles and work toward goals. Completing and filing appropriate documentation in accordance with organizational policies. Collaborating with other staff and treatment team members to serve the client at an optimal level. Additional benefits within this position include strengthening counseling skills and developing a repertoire of clinical tools for future challenges with an experienced and supportive supervisor.

Working with BCBA to create a skill acquisition plan for the client and implement procedures to encourage the client’s acquisition of the desired skill.Prepare, enter, and update all data related to client. Describe and record client’s behaviors in measurable terms. Assist BCBA with assessment procedures, as needed.Working with BCBA to create a behavior reduction plan and implement interventions and differential reinforcement procedures.Generating a complete report while complying with all applicable legal, regulatory, and workplace requirements. Maintaining clear lines of communication and professional boundaries, and implement supervisor’s feedback.

Training & Consulting* Training in beginner to advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook skills.* Training in social media for private and business needs.* Training in team development and other organizational development topics. * Providing resume writing assistance.

*Conducting Privacy and Compliance investigations.*Documentation and incident management in Compliance360 (C360).*Responding to compliance inquiries and concerns within the organization.*Providing resources and direction to administration and staff.*Presenting HIPAA and Corporate Compliance onboarding orientation sessions to new hires.*Assisting with large compliance projects over two hospitals and numerous physician clinics.*Project planning to address large scope requests from Corporate office. *Serving as point of contact for document storage and control for multiple facilities. *Driving the initiative to compile and maintain essential compliance documentation for the facilities.

* Forming audit work plans for engagements;* Utilizing a database to track and monitor reporting of findings;* Leading training sessions and educational initiatives for staff members across the organization;* Six Sigma process efficiency and improvement projects;* Contribute input regarding scope of engagements;* Examine financial documents for compliance with policies and regulations;* Conduct site visits to verify compliance with policies and regulations;* Interview key personnel to gather information related to engagements;* Communicate with clients regarding engagements;* Using data analysis to assist with data verification;* Compose compliance reports for communicating compliance data to stakeholders;* Editing audit reports from all audit disciplines within the department;* Distributed engagement letters and management response documents throughout the system;* Distributing and tracking findings reports and responses by clients;* Communicated with entities throughout the system;* Editing presentations for all audit and compliance disciplines;* Purchasing and inventory for department;* Served on Corporate Captions Committee to build relationships across the organization.

Financial Officer * Purchased and reconciled from federal, state and local grant funding sources; * Utilized Best Practices defined by NC, NCGA and NC Grant Management standards for records; * Completed reimbursements;* Coordinated travel details, authorizations and reimbursements;* Conducted routine audits of financial records and personnel documentation;* Reconciled budgetary items;* Participated in annual or unscheduled audits from the NC Governor's Office.* Purchased from multiple funding sources on behalf of multiple departments;* Maintained documentation in accordance with Best Practices;* Coordinated travel activities and reimbursements;* Conducted routine audits of financial records and personnel documentation;* Advised on personnel issues as necessary;* Employee administration (HR action forms, timesheets, contracts, position establishment);* Resolved payroll and personnel issues;* Participated in interviewing and selection of candidates;* Intermediate to advanced level IT/IS functions within an office as needed;* All purchasing for department.Program Coordinator * Conducted training sessions;* Assisted in planning large scale activities and events;* Coordinated training activities for members - including content and logistics;* Managed operational aspects and tracking of projects as needed;* Advised on personnel inquiries as needed.