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Mosaic In Connecticut

Develops and executes a comprehensive community relations and donor development plan to enhance relationships in the community and gain measurable and sustainable financial support by following the Benevon Model of sustainable funding. Which includes Fund-raising, friend raising, public relations, marketing, special events and volunteer management.Job Functions1. Developed and executed a comprehensive community relations and donor development plan, Leading a team of volunteers and staff to raise over $140,000 in new gifts and pledges over the last 3 years. 2. Organized and executed relationship-building within the community by focussing on civic groups, churches, businesses and other networking organizations.3. Created and Managed a Volunteer Program based on the needs of the agency which included over 100 Volunteers per year for the last 3 years.4. Developed church relations activities that enhanced awareness of people with disabilities throughout the local faith community.5.Developed and maintained an updated agency need list in coordination with agency staff.6. Collaborated with National Office to create print and online promotional materials which support public and community relations plans.7. Collected data and maintained agency contact lists within Raiser's Edge.8. Served as agency representative for national Employee Campaign.

Hartford, Connecticut Area

Developed curriculum and facilitated Self Advocacy group meetings, designed toempower individuals to develop a voice and learn skills to improve their lives and the lives of all people with disabilities through local, state and federal advocacy campaigns.Job Functions1) Worked with individuals within the agency to define what Self Advocacy meant to them and to develop an implementation plan for their Self Advocacy Group.2) Facilitated discussion based on the structure of the Self Advocacy group and its main purpose.3) Working with the group helped to develop Mission statement and Bylaws.4) Aided group in developing organizational structure and roles of the Self Advocacy Officers. 5) Facilitated first officer elections and worked with officers to develop format for meeting agenda's6) Develop Self Advocacy trainings and team building exercises for the groups meetings.7) Coordinated and Planned Legislative Breakfast hosted by Self Advocacy group.8) Coordinated regular visits to state house for lobby events.9) Secures guest presenters

Mosaic In Connecticut

Assesses the training needs of agency and assists in the development and provision of high-quality, relevant training for all agency staff.Job Functions1) Ensured consistent preservice / orientation and on going training is provided to all agency staff.2) Responded to request for technical assistance in all areas related to program organization, operations, service delivery, licensure, state regulations, accreditation.3) Assisted with the development and monitoring of consistent quality assurance processes throughout the agency.4) Developed state of the art presentations and training materials to promote high-quality services for people with disabilities.5) Tracked staff development / training in database.4) Conduct or arrange for ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.5) Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.6) Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials. Develop, implement, and monitor training programs within an organization.7) Assisted with the development of strategic plans.8)Coordinated volunteer and intern training programs9) Participated in Community awareness and educational opportunities / events.

Mosaic In Connecticut

Directed and coordinated the operations of the residential day program, operated in compliance with all regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and monitored and complied with assigned budget. Monitored personnel management, program plan implementation, coordinated appointments and activities for individuals served, facilitated and monitored property maintenance and managed individual financial accounts.1) Monitored and coordinated the implementation of each individual's program plan.2) Scheduled and supervised Associate Direct Support Manager, direct support staff to effectively operate two group home programs and for a brief time monitored a third group home.3) Ensured the safety of individuals served by ensuring the living environments and program activities were in compliance with state and accreditation standards.4) Demonstrated and trained staff to interact with individuals in an emotionally supportive and therapeutic manner.5)Coordinated Medical, Therapeutic appointments in conjunct with individual activities and programs that met the desired outcomes of the individuals served.6) Managed the maintenance of medical, social and programmatic files.7) Provided Associate Direct Support Manager, direct support staff guidance and assistance during emergencies on an on-call basis.8) Monitored and maintained petty cash funds and individual financial accounts, as well as the purchasing of supplies.9) Reviewed and monitored the maintenance and upkeep of the residential home and vehicles.10) Prepared reports and other correspondence in an accurate and timely manner.

The main goal of a day habilitation manager is to ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the program. They hire and train staff, provide staff supervision, handle conflicts between clients, perform client assessments, write treatment plans and complete program and staff reviews. They often organize and lead regular staff meetings and may also attend clinical and individual support plan, or ISP, meetings.Recommendation: April 18, 2012, Lisa worked indirectly for Jim at Seven Hills Foundation Lisa LuckCo-facilitator for Parenting with Love and Limits at Residential Youth Care, Inc.I worked with Jim for over 5 years and found him to be a true team player. He was a hands-on program manager whose primary focus was the quality of care to our participants as evidenced by his work as a human rights officer. In my position of Behavior Specialist I found Jim to be a huge support in the implementation of, and the supervision of, behavior plans that I put in place. He recognized the importance of staff morale and worked hard to keep it as high as possible. Jim was not afraid to introduce new ideas that he felt may benefit the program and was also willing to put in the time that they needed to come to fruition. Overall, my work experience with Jim was very positive on a day to day basis.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

ResponsibilitiesOversee everyday functioning of the Residential Group Home Program. Responsible for employee support, achieving positive outcomes, consumer satisfaction, community care licensing compliance and financial health. • Monitoring of group home budget and expenditure.• Monitoring maintenance of group home properties.• Monitor safety program.• Monitors the compliance of program operations to governing regulatory standards.• Conduct weekly supervisory meetings• Serves as program liaison with referring agencies and program staff primarily during the client intake and discharge phase. • Works closely with Intensive Program Services Director and key group home staff in the recruitment, appointment, evaluation, promotion and discharge of employees • Schedule work assignments as needed and certify staff time cards.• Delegates’ authority to group home staff members as needed in order to insure effective program operations.Recommendation: April 11, 2012, Dave managed Jim at Blackstone Valley ARCDave McMahonDevelopmental DAssociate Director,BHDDH State of Rhode IslandJim is one of the best managers I have ever worked with. Jim consistently motivated his staff to achieve above the companies goals while continuously keeping his team on budget. Thanks Jim!

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