Supervise and oversee a cluster of group homes both ICF’s and IRA’s, with inclusion of willow-brook class members. I am responsible for adherence to agency protocol and procedures, implementation of service plans; fire-drills, overseeing submission; distribution, and collection of CFA’s life-plans BSP’s PEP’s MMA’s; LOC’s clinician reports; consents for behavior and psychotropic medications; alert completion/notification and liaison correspondences with service providers. Participate in… Show more Supervise and oversee a cluster of group homes both ICF’s and IRA’s, with inclusion of willow-brook class members. I am responsible for adherence to agency protocol and procedures, implementation of service plans; fire-drills, overseeing submission; distribution, and collection of CFA’s life-plans BSP’s PEP’s MMA’s; LOC’s clinician reports; consents for behavior and psychotropic medications; alert completion/notification and liaison correspondences with service providers. Participate in procurement of recreational items, clothing; food orders; and trip planning to enhance community inclusion for CRC residents. I schedule transportation to and from residents physician appointments and recreational outings. I review approved and billing requirements, supervise completion and plan designation scheduling and participate in members QOL and Psych meetings, Paychex reviews for time and attendance. Serve as an IRC committee member and supervise residence managers; case managers and DSP staff for my cluster of residences. Additionally, I am responsible for servicing and training staff on residents dietary needs, BM charting, sleep charts; BSP and data monitoring completion; safe guards IPOP’s ADL’s ILS goals and care needs. I also manage the provision of therapeutic living environments and delivery of integrated program services to the homes of our CRC individuals, including development and implementation of life plans residential care plans staff action plans which are designed to provide each individual with opportunities for inclusion, individualization independence and productivity. As a Program Director, I implement activity schedules for external day program IRA’s oversaw NYSARC Trust completion; assisted with completion of POCA’s and responded to CAPS as allocated by OPWDD surveyors and auditors. Show less

Managed an assigned cluster of group homes and was responsible for EVERO completion and plan designation scheduling and participating in members QOL and psych meetings. Conduct Paychex reviews for time and attendance; served as an IRC committee member and supervised program managers, assistant managers and DSP staff for my cluster of residences. I was responsible for servicing and training staff on residents dietary needs BSP and data monitoring completion; safe guards IPOP’s ADL’s ILS goals… Show more Managed an assigned cluster of group homes and was responsible for EVERO completion and plan designation scheduling and participating in members QOL and psych meetings. Conduct Paychex reviews for time and attendance; served as an IRC committee member and supervised program managers, assistant managers and DSP staff for my cluster of residences. I was responsible for servicing and training staff on residents dietary needs BSP and data monitoring completion; safe guards IPOP’s ADL’s ILS goals and care needs. As a QIDP, I managed the provision of therapeutic living environments and delivery of integrated program services to the homes of our CRC individuals, including development and implementation of life plans, residential care plans, and staff action plans, which are designed to provide each individual with opportunities for inclusion, individualization independence and productivity. Show less

As a Care Manager, I was responsible for organizing and maintaining records for over 40 members ranging in age from 3 - 80 years. I provided comprehensive health care management, care coordination, health promotion, comprehensive transition care, and referrals to community and social supports. Created and maintained members life plans, assisted with Medicaid renewal requirements, updated and maintained DDP1 DDP2 information through OPWDD Choices. Obtained approval for HCBS waiver services… Show more As a Care Manager, I was responsible for organizing and maintaining records for over 40 members ranging in age from 3 - 80 years. I provided comprehensive health care management, care coordination, health promotion, comprehensive transition care, and referrals to community and social supports. Created and maintained members life plans, assisted with Medicaid renewal requirements, updated and maintained DDP1 DDP2 information through OPWDD Choices. Obtained approval for HCBS waiver services, assisted members with seeking waiver approved programs. Maintained and assisted fiscal intermediary’s and support brokers in plan development and self-direction allocations. Logged notes detailing member and provider correspondences for agency tracking. Show less

As a Community Habilitation Coordinator, I supervised a staff of 45 employees. I am CPR & First Aid certified, Certified Mandated Reporter. Charged with creating and maintaining consumer files and ensuring the files were kept up to date with the most recent documentation Ex. ISP’s LCED Psychosocial, Neurological, Com Habilitation plans and Transmittals. My other responsibilities included creating individual tracking forms calculating hours of and days of service for billing ; delegating… Show more As a Community Habilitation Coordinator, I supervised a staff of 45 employees. I am CPR & First Aid certified, Certified Mandated Reporter. Charged with creating and maintaining consumer files and ensuring the files were kept up to date with the most recent documentation Ex. ISP’s LCED Psychosocial, Neurological, Com Habilitation plans and Transmittals. My other responsibilities included creating individual tracking forms calculating hours of and days of service for billing ; delegating correspondences with parent, consumer, health care providers, and Medicaid service coordinators; ensuring staff on my caseload completed required documentation timely and worked scheduled hours; uploaded new consumers into OPWDD Choices and conducted new hire orientation trainings and monthly staff meetings. Show less

As a Behavioral Intervention Specialist, I conducted assessments of consumers enrolled in our program to ascertain if a behavior plan, behavior profile, potential and obvious triggers, LOC, requirements (Level Of Care), and if necessary create a behavior profile, and or plan that has corrective action measures for replacement behavior, protective actions and safeguards for consumers that exhibit challenging; physical & aggressive behaviors.

Operated as an Athletic Director as well as Head Coach of the elementary and middle school athletic program at B.E.C.S., where I was tasked with designing and enforcing academic and athletic standards. Successfully promoted the teams and often act as a liaison between athletic and academic teams, while ensuring the program met national or conference ethical and legal standards. I also was tasked with promoting and fund-raising for athletic departments, making decisions about and supervising the… Show more Operated as an Athletic Director as well as Head Coach of the elementary and middle school athletic program at B.E.C.S., where I was tasked with designing and enforcing academic and athletic standards. Successfully promoted the teams and often act as a liaison between athletic and academic teams, while ensuring the program met national or conference ethical and legal standards. I also was tasked with promoting and fund-raising for athletic departments, making decisions about and supervising the ordering of athletic equipment, setting athletic department budgets and scheduling games. Show less

Served as an educator and maintained discipline in the classroom; methodically provided resources for lesson plans. I created lesson plans in line with NYS common core curriculum; and assisted students prepare for examinations. I provided informative and engaging presentations to students in different aspects of studies and ensure that students fully understand all aspects of the curriculum. I advised parents on progress to improve student and parent participation and elevate student’s… Show more Served as an educator and maintained discipline in the classroom; methodically provided resources for lesson plans. I created lesson plans in line with NYS common core curriculum; and assisted students prepare for examinations. I provided informative and engaging presentations to students in different aspects of studies and ensure that students fully understand all aspects of the curriculum. I advised parents on progress to improve student and parent participation and elevate student’s performance. Show less

As a CHS, I was responsible for the care of clients and Maintained and updated filing and records on consumers/clients regarding changes in behavior and or attitude for specialist. Provided general healthcare and private care (e.g.: bandaging ailments changing bedding and attire if needed). Assisted consumer/clients on public outings in group and 1:1 occasions. Implemented designated goals of consumer/client designed by physician and parent while adhering to redirection. Assisted in basic… Show more As a CHS, I was responsible for the care of clients and Maintained and updated filing and records on consumers/clients regarding changes in behavior and or attitude for specialist. Provided general healthcare and private care (e.g.: bandaging ailments changing bedding and attire if needed). Assisted consumer/clients on public outings in group and 1:1 occasions. Implemented designated goals of consumer/client designed by physician and parent while adhering to redirection. Assisted in basic living strategies, behavioral design charts with specialist. Trained new staff on assimilation into consumers’ daily living and approaches suitable for emergency conditioning. Show less