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Manage support services for youth aged 9 to 17 with developmental and intellectual disabilities, high behavior challenges, and trauma. Lead team of staff, including qualified intellectual disability professionals (QIDPs), home managers, and youth support specialists. Oversee development and implementation of Individual Support Plans, conducting assessments, treatment, interventions, and discharge planning, while coordinating with external agencies such as Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD), Ohio Department of Health (ODH), OhioRise (Resilience through Integrated Systems and Excellence), and county liaisons.Ensure compliance with funding source standards and regulations, managing staff performance and collaborating with clinical teams to develop Individual Action Plans (IAPs). Facilitate development of independence skills for youth served and foster community relationships. Manage crisis intervention protocols; provide guidance on handling behavioral crises and elopement incidents. Supervise financial management, including resident funds, program budgets, grocery spending, and staff overtime.* Led program to status successful running youth program of its size in state of Ohio. Recognized and visited by OhioRISE (Resilience through Integrated Systems and Excellence) specialized Medicaid program to tour campus and provide information on program.* Expanded program from 8 to 14 youth, achieving near full capacity of 15 through successful recruitment of key staff. Garnered attention from state of West Virginia, who visited and toured campus to study model for implementation.* Led advocacy initiatives and overturned school expulsions by securing educational placements based on medical diagnoses.* Created training program to address new regulations and staff skill development in behavioral management.* Implemented protocols for crisis intervention, ensuring staff preparedness in handling high-risk behaviors and incidents.

Coordinated clinical training placements for 3rd and 4th-year medical students, working with preceptors to arrange clinical rotations through University of Toledo's AHEC program. Developed partnerships with healthcare institutions and maintained ongoing relationships with preceptors to ensure seamless student integration and clinical training opportunities. Collected and analyzed data on student progress, maintained program records, and ensured compliance with program objectives and grant requirements. Led special projects designed to improve student engagement by compiling detailed guides on local amenities, historical context, and community integration. Established foundational training structures by developing comprehensive binders and training packets, ensuring all program operations were clearly documented and standardized for future staff.* Developed and introduced structured training program. Filled gaps in staff development and ensured accuracy in program data management.* Led initiatives to familiarize medical students with clinical placements through special projects focused on community immersion and local engagement.* Created training materials and Salesforce tutorials to enhance staff knowledge and ensure data consistency across program.

Managed direct support services and care planning for caseload of 12 adults with developmental disabilities in residential ICF setting. Conducted functional assessments and collaborated with clinical teams to develop tailored behavioral interventions. Supervised home manager and direct support professionals. Oversaw finances for activities and trips; ensured completion of medical appointments. Monitored and adjusted habilitation plans based on progress and changing needs.* Advocated for residents in job placements and day program participation; conducted site visits to ensure proper alignment with residents' abilities and preferences. * Led development and implementation of Individual Habilitation Plans (IHP) and Behavior Support Plans (BSP) to address resident specific needs and focus on de-escalation techniques.* Coordinated successful job placements and day program participation for residents; fostered improved social integration.