Cynthia Stringfellow Email & Phone Number

Responsible for oversight of program operations, implementation of strategic plan and supervision of coordinators within the division. Programs include Intensive Flexible Family Supports. Home First Medically Complex, Autism Resource Center of Central Massachusetts, Autism Waiver Program, Elders Support of Greater Boston and Leadership Training. Liaison to area and regional offices for programmatic and budget needs.Responsible for oversight and development of DDS Performance Based Objectives. PBO's were consistently achieved and/or exceeded for all programs. Oversee conversion of individual programs site based resource files to agency accessible computer database.Represent HMEA at DDS/Autism Division contracting process at area office and regional levels. Develop all contract budgets. Responsible for budget/line item amendments. Responsible for monthly DDS EIM billing.Responsible for annual development of all program specific budgets and division budget. Budgets projected all operational expense, associated revenues, identification of program/divisional cost saving practices, elimination of negative variances and monthly reconciliation.Manage property for HMEA West Boylston Office and ARCCM, including operational and facility needs.Adult Family Care Coordination and

Provided informational training for identifying and accessing resources at HMEA, state and vendor agencies, conferences and to family groups.Represented DDS at Intra Agency Regional Crisis Team together with DDS Regional Family Support Director. Developed program specific budget for unit rate and cost reimbursement contracts associated with IFFS.

Development and implementation of initial program after contract award. Contract capacity was expanded twice within first year based on performance and outcomes for families.Developed and updated strength-based assessment of family capacities, needs and goals.Responsible for training and supervision of program case managers.Developed and maintained a catalog of resources. Resources included community, state, federal and generic resources.

Available as relief staff for residential programs.

Responsible for overseeing all aspects of program design for support of four individuals with medical needs and physical challenges making the move from pediatric residential settings to a community based home. This included oversight of home modifications, complete furnishing and equipping of home, securing all required permits and licenses from appropriate agencies, transition of residents, interaction and relationship establishment with families and coordination of community supports.Oversight of daily operations of program including supervision of ten-thirteen support staff, medical coordination, money management and treatment and medication administration.Responsible for development, implementation and documentation requirements of ISP for each person.Responsible for line item budget compliance and monitoring. Within three years, responsible for development of homes operational budget.Current Committees Personnel committee, Agency Grievance committee, IT steering committee, iCentrix Database development committee, Human Rights officer, Trainer for agency orientation and supervisor trainings ,ARCCM walk committee (6 years), ARCCM Golf Committee (3 years)

Coordinated patient visits of nurses, aides, therapists, pca and/or housekeepers as ordered by physician.Verified insurance eligibilities and initiated requests for prior approval and reauthorization to comply with insurance requirements.

Conducted vocational evaluations for sheltered and community based employment programs.

Oversaw day to day operations of Day Activity Program for 35 individuals and supervised four support staff.Responsible for day to day operations of small supported employment site at local preschool.

Direct care support staff in supported living apartment program and residential homes.

Medical Coding And Medical Office Certificates

Bs, Special Education

Bachelors, Special Education; Elementary Education