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Cleveland, Oh, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

 Provide leadership and guidance to each department and program in the development of a culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and high performance. Deliver technical assistance to all agency personnel to explain and clarify federal, state, local, and agency rules, and regulations.  Chair the Human Rights Committee to ensure Envision Unlimited fulfills its responsibility of assisting and safeguarding the rights of the individuals to whom it provides services. Chair the Safety Committee which promotes safety and awareness, identify, and make recommendations to correct unsafe working conditions or practices, and to develop appropriate safety-related rules, regulations, and training. Attain billing reviews of a representative sample to ensure accuracy, proper reimbursement, and regulatory compliance of our residential, respite, community day, and home-based services. Execute health and safety reviews of agency sites for the community day, community living, and mental health programs, report on findings and make recommendations to ensure regulation compliance and safety.  Participated in the IARFuture Leadership Initiative through a series of modules developed by leading minds in the areas of organizational culture, strategic thinking, planning, decision making, and system advocacy. Act as agency facilitator for the DHS Critical Incident Reporting and Analysis System (CIRAS), by registering new staff, analyzing weekly reports, sharing findings with administration, and assisting staff with questions and concerns.  Support the Director of Quality Assurance with any agency audit or accreditation process including The Council on Quality and Leadership, Bureau of Quality Management, Bureau of Accreditation, Licensure and Certification, and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

 Chief Administrator for all DHS funded programs including: Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA), Community Day Services, Home-Based Services, and Behavior Analysis. Responsible for the program operations and day to day leadership ensuring seamless team management and development, program delivery, and quality control and evaluation for all program areas. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local mandates, rules, and regulations for all DHS funded and/or assigned programs. Develop, implement, monitor, and revise program policies to ensure compliance with DHS regulations and rules. Serve the Office of Inspector General (OIG) as the liaison for the agency by investigating and reporting all allegations of abuse, neglect, and mistreatment of clients. Collaborate with the Executive Director and finance department, develop and manage program budgets. Ensure compliance with DHS rules and regulations as it relates to personnel (hiring, training, required retraining, etc.). Support the development of people served, and professional development of each staff member. Steward key relationships with families, regulatory and governmental agencies, community partnerships, and others.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

 Develop and implement programming for Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA), responsible for operations, administration of all facilities, and 20 staff. Supervise all staff by developing staff schedules, scheduling regular training, managing the hiring process, organizing regular evaluations, handling disciplinary actions when necessary, and handling payroll. Oversee all client care and services, which are provided around the clock (24/7) in residential settings, establishing and maintaining systems that meet client needs and allow for the maximum level of independence. Train staff on rules and regulations governing provided services, enforcing health and safety practices in each assigned CILA in the form of emergency drills, medication training, and staff/client ratio maintenance. Liaise with families, parents, guardians, visitors, and other community agencies collaboratively on behalf of each client. Case manage fourteen clients with developmental disabilities, living in two separate CILA sites, implementing person-centered strategies for the benefit of each client.

Dekalb, Illinois

 Implemented person-centered plans to support our program beneficiaries, including clients and their families in the planning and development process. Oversaw all personnel, including interviewing, hiring, on-boarding, evaluating, supervising, and providing ongoing training to all staff members. Led training on the development of direct support professional skills, in addition to ensuring compliance for all agency, state, and federal rules, regulations, and policies. Managed the program budget, providing regular reports and ensuring fiscal responsibility within allocated budget lines. Oversaw cases of individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities who lived in the home.

Chicago, Illinois

 Held a case load of six individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities referred to Misericordia due to the presence of problem behaviors. Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments to identify the function(s) of problem behaviors and communicate with key stakeholders and family members regarding client progress. Trained direct staff providers on Behavior Support Plans, completing treatment integrity checks of both proactive and reactive procedures. Responded to and provided assistance during crisis situations, as needed.

Woodbridge, Virginia

 Conducted in-home ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy for clients on the autism spectrum. Led social groups with different aged children with ASD bi-weekly, utilizing social skills and conversational tools training. Collected and graphed data during each session, utilizing data analysis to inform future interventions. Contributed to the development of individualized programs for each client, working closely with parents to inform them about their child’s performance and discuss any problems that arose during sessions. Presented and discussed client issues and organizational progress, as an active team member collaborating to identify problems and recommend individualized program changes to colleagues.

Chicago, Illinois

 Actively supported classrooms in the implementation of active learning and behavior management, including the development of an incident report system. Oversaw crisis management intervention, physically restraining students when necessary, using approved techniques for the safety of students and others. Led special projects, including: the procurement of safety equipment for the care of behavior management, staff and student identification cards, and an employee of the month program. Won two employee of the month awards in two years’ time.

Highland Park, Illinois

 Primary role is to assist in all aspects of the daily instructional program for special education students Facilitated small group instruction in Math and Literacy Created supplementary lesson plans, documented individual student progress, and provided students feedback

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

 Developed plans for resident support and programming. Provided ongoing supervision, support, and training as necessary to the Program Director and all program staff. Ensured the overall safety of all residents and community members served.Liaised with outside provider agencies on behalf of the individuals served.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

 Facilitated 170 intervention hours with thirteen middle school students in Math and English, in addition to in-class academic and behavioral support to 75 students across four classrooms. Completed 1,800 hours of volunteer service, including eight hours of community service every month for ten months. Served as a Manager of the Programming and Logistics Committee for the MLK Day of Service. Researched and executed a Mental Health Training day for the entire City Year Baton Rouge Corps.

Master'S Degree, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology