Chris Thewis Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Shoreview, Minnesota, United States

Provided direction and oversight by leading the largest Intermediate Care Facility in the state of Minnesota for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Assigning responsibility, directing resources, and establishing missions and outcomes; to establish policies and procedures which comply with state and federal regulations and current practice standards in coordination with county directives and resolutions. Monitoring the Lake Owasso Residence's annual budget; to manage and supervise nursing services, food services, social services, resident activities and development services, plant operation and maintenance, laundry and housekeeping services; and to perform related duties as assigned.

Shoreview, Minnesota

Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.Implement standards of the Minnesota Department of Health and Department of Human Services.Coordinate nursing, psychopharmacological, psychiatric and medical services to assure that there are appropriate treatment plans when needed.Integrate all aspects of daily living into residents' programs and treatment plans.Design programs to meet the needs of all residents including behavior modification programs to deal with self-abusive behavior, assaultive behavior, speech improvement and skill development, self-advocacy and person-centered planning.Supervise, schedule, train, evaluate and coach Program Supervisors in their professional role; supervise the Lake Owasso Day Services and Crisis Services program.In coordination with Human Resources, develop employment exams for Residential Counselor, Behavior Analyst and Program Supervisor positions.Evaluate ongoing work performance of Program Supervisors, Behavior Analysts and Residential Counselors.Assist the Administrator in designing and integrating new program components and services.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Track and evaluate managed care county’s progress and outcomes. Evaluate consumer enrollment and education policies, processes, procedures, and/or forms/publications. Monitor performance indicators and outcomes for existing sites; recommend interventions, modifications, and enhancements needed to ensure:• compliance with law, contract provisions, and legislative intent; that potential consumers receive unbiased information regarding managed care and health plan selection options; that DHS system/technical supports meet managed care needs; That eligible managed care consumers are enrolled and subsequent enrollment changes are made in a timely accurate manner to ensure appropriate payment.Act as contact point for resolving problems relating to enrollment policies and practices, MMIS and MNsure functions. Research, facilitate, and ensure resolution of claims processing and enrollment entry problems. Respond to policy and procedure inquiries associated with enrollment and education.Act as lead coordinator for creating and updating SharePoint s

Help ensure tools are accurate, and useful to target audiences by conducting quality assurance activities, collecting and synthesizing user feedback, and bringing forth recommendations to Hub Directors.Mentor and train assigned network members so they meet goals and benchmarks within the scope of the benefits planning network. Monitor materials and training's to build operational effectiveness, and provide quality assurance activities for the network meetings as directed. Track, evaluate, and report on the impact of activities.Develop partnerships in assigned regions to expand Hub impact. Help design education, training and outreach materials to meet objectives.

Saint Paul, Mn

Supports partners and professionals in understanding their existing capacity and provide tools, information, resources and direction they need to help people make informed choices and move toward their best life. In collaboration with the DHS Capacity and Benefits Planning Lead, I manage activities within designated regions e.g. mentoring, training, credentialing, administrative tool.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Provides in depth counseling and advocacy for individuals on SSI/SSDI and interested in working while maintaining their benefits.

Managed caseloads of up to 17 host home providers and family care givers. Trained and mentored residential coordinators and communicated with parents/guardians, health professionals and state personnel in the coordination of care of clients.

Community Work Incentive Counselor

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology