James Huffman Email & Phone Number

St. Augustine, Fl, Us

St. Louis City County, Missouri, United States

Oversee the operations of the Northeastern Missouri Hub for Judevine Center for Autism. Oversee 2 schools, 3 clinics, staff, and various vehicles and facilities.

Maryland Heights, Mo

The Area Director supervises assigned Program Directors and is responsible for the operation of specific sites or services including program services, personnel management, financial management, physical plant, county and consumer relations and quality enhancement programs. The Area Director also ensures compliance with applicable state and federal standards. Above all, the Area Director is responsible to protect and promote the health, safety and well-being of the people served.The Area Director of Residential Services is responsible for managing multiple Agency homes with a focus on each area of support needed. This includes all operational, managerial, regulatory and fiscal responsibilities in the running of the residence. Is responsible for hiring, evaluating, and disciplining of all staff who work in the residential homes. This position ensures appropriate individual care, protective oversight, safety and health requirements, the general maintenance of the physical plant and ensuring all regulatory requirements are being met. Oversees development and directs all Residential Habilitation activities within the assigned programs. Ensures that services are delivered in a manner that is responsive to interests and desires of each individual and his/her family. Supervises training of Direct Support Professionals. Verifies service delivery and ensures valued outcomes. Serves as program liaison within and between Agency, family, advocates and other programs and providers of services. Serves as advocate and provider for all issues pertaining to the individuals receiving the services.

Midwest Division, St Charles, Mo

Position Summary This professional level position is responsible for oversight and coordination of corporate and divisional initiatives in the Midwest Division as assigned by the Executive Vice President and Director of Finance and Administration. Essential Duties and Functions • Coordinates projects within the division, tracking major developments and deadlines.• Works with EVP and other divisional staff to ensure progress and successful completion of projects through flow charts and other project management software.• Collects, analyzes, and reports on data related to corporate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).• Serve as a liaison between Shared Services and the Midwest Division as it relates to roll out and implementation of corporate initiatives. • Serve as point of contact for Electronic Health Record (Avatar) implementation team, and oversee efforts in the Division.• Facilitate and conduct training as needed.• Design and implement strategies to improve recruitment efforts and reduce turnover in the Midwest Division. This may include, but is not limited to, understanding the employment needs of each divisional program, placement and design of job ads, developing relationships with local colleges, universities, establishment of an internship program, and presence at job fairs.• Serve as point of contact and oversee wellness initiatives in the Midwest Division.• Work with divisional programs to identify fundraising activities, research related to potential sources for grants, and writing and submitting grant proposals.

St. Charles, Mo

Oversee overall day to day operations and service deliveryRecruit and hire/contract staff as needed in accordance with licensing/regulatory guidelinesProvide supervision to program and staffManagement of adherence to policy and procedure manual in accordance with RHD funding and regulatory requirementsOversee program budgeting and billingMonitor program to assure Continuous Quality Improvement which includes Regular reviews of office operations as well as sites /operations of homesEnsure the program and documentation meet funding and licensing requirementsEstablish and maintain contact with related social service/supportive servicesInsure outreach and communication to families, advocates and other vested parties connected to individuals servedAct as a liaison to government regulatory bodiesProvide outreach and marketing of the program when appropriateProgram expansion when the opportunity is presentedAttend or assign attendance to required /recommended interagency and external meetings and trainingsReview all incident reportsProvide presentations upon request

Wentzville, Mo

• Develop and nurture a relationship with each person by advocating on the person’s behalf, as well as supporting the person to advocate for themselves in the different services or support they receive.• Develop a person centered support plan with each person and their circle of support that has specified training in skill areas , monitors to ensure followed, writes addendum's as preferences or supports change, and completes monthly reviews of data from all program areas, etc.• Complete annual self-assessment, system analysis, annual quality assurance contact form and assist with BASIS assessment.• Support each person to learn, know and exercise their rights. Reviews rights restrictions through Human Rights Committee for their approval annually and more frequent if required.• Participates in training to be able to advocate for people by keeping informed of available supports, treatments, therapies, etc.• Participate in quality reviews by various entities and regulatory agencies. Develop a plan of accomplishment in response to survey results and ensures compliance to regulations.• Participate in the referral process by reviewing packets, participating in tours and facilitating admission/discharge meeting as needed.

California/North Carolina/Multiple Overseas Locations

Maintains all training support materials.Prepares materials for advising the unit commander on unit mobilization posture and requirements.Provides the information required for the unit status report.Attends all unit training assemblies, and annual training periods providing assistance and guidance in the preparation for and execution of unit training.Conducts preparatory visits as required to training sites to ensure availability of and to procure required training areas, range, and training equipment.Maintains the unit MOS qualification training program.

California/North Carolina/Multiple Overseas Locations

Automotive/Mobile Equipment Preventative MaintenanceBlueprints/Technical DiagramsCargo HandlingDocumenting/Record KeepingDriving/Maneuvering SkillsFirearm Handling and MaintenanceInventory Management and DistributionLogistics SupportSurveillance Techniques

Certifcate, Florida Paralegal Certificate

Masters, Organizational Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy