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Ithaca, New York, United States

• Collaborate with the Family Treatment Court (FTC) team to support families in achieving reunification following neglect and/or abuse petitions.• Provide casework counseling to empower individuals and families in problem-solving and increasing self-confidence.• Conduct ongoing safety assessments of children and intervene in crisis situations as needed.• Plan and coordinate the care of children with the goal of family reunification.• Visit client homes, foster parents, and… Show more • Collaborate with the Family Treatment Court (FTC) team to support families in achieving reunification following neglect and/or abuse petitions.• Provide casework counseling to empower individuals and families in problem-solving and increasing self-confidence.• Conduct ongoing safety assessments of children and intervene in crisis situations as needed.• Plan and coordinate the care of children with the goal of family reunification.• Visit client homes, foster parents, and institutions to coordinate service delivery.• Serve as a child advocate, adult advocate, and witness in court proceedings.• Review case records and prepare reports, including court summaries and petitions.• Respond to crisis situations involving suicide risk, violence, or emergency psychiatric care.• Offer casework counseling in areas such as disability benefits, rent subsidies, nutrition services, and more.• Member of the Family Treatment Court Policy and Procedure Workgroup.• Participates in Children Services Blind Removal meetings. Show less

Ithaca, New York, United States

• Provided care management services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.• Assisted in developing person-centered goals and conducted semiannual Life Plan reviews.• Monitored the effectiveness of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities waiver provider Staff Action Plans.• Established effective communication with staff, physicians, and community

Ithaca, New York, United States

• Guided potential Health Home enrollees through the OPWDD Eligibility Process.• Interpreted and clarified state policies for accurate and timely processing of eligibility documentation.• Collected and analyzed intake data to improve efficiency.• Participated in local sub-committee meetings and provided presentations to outside providers.• Collaborated with supervisors and Care Managers for a smooth transition to ongoing Care Coordination Management services.

Ithaca, New York

• Provided care management services to individuals with disabilities and their families.• Assisted in goal development and reviewed Life Plans.• Monitored staff action plan effectiveness and worked as a Support Broker under the OPWDD Self-Direction program.• Wrote and reviewed Self-Hired Community Habilitation Plans.

Cortland, Ny

Effectively managed a 50/50 caseload, balancing OPWDD Self-Direction cases and Medicaid Service Coordination cases.Provided comprehensive care management services to individuals with disabilities and their families.Assisted in developing person-centered goals and conducted semiannual Life Plan reviews.Monitored staff action plan effectiveness and worked as a Support Broker under the OPWDD Self-Direction program.Collaborated with other agencies to facilitate the self-direction… Show more Effectively managed a 50/50 caseload, balancing OPWDD Self-Direction cases and Medicaid Service Coordination cases.Provided comprehensive care management services to individuals with disabilities and their families.Assisted in developing person-centered goals and conducted semiannual Life Plan reviews.Monitored staff action plan effectiveness and worked as a Support Broker under the OPWDD Self-Direction program.Collaborated with other agencies to facilitate the self-direction budget changes as requested by individuals.Wrote and reviewed Self-Hired Community Habilitation Plans. Show less

Cortland, Ny

Coordinate OPWDD waiver services for individuals in the agency's Medicaid Service Coordination department. Work as a Support Broker under the OPWDD Self-Direction program.

Cortland, Ny

Assisted individuals with disabilities in maintaining their community employment by providing job coaching both on and off the job site.Delivered personalized coaching to develop and enhance job skills, promote independence, and support workplace integration.Collaborated with employers to ensure that individuals met job requirements and contributed to a positive work environment.

Ithaca, New York Area

Freeville, Ny

Master Of Arts - Ma, Social And Public Policy

Graduate Certificate, Non-Profit Management

Bachelor Of Science, Human Services, General

Associate'S Degree, Human Services, General