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Lead an agency providing Residential and Vocational supports for Individuals with Developmental and Cognitive ChallengesMaintained regulatory and governance expectations within both  APD and AHCA licensing.Provided oversight to 7 Waiver Community Group Homes and 2 Assisted Living Facility and a 100 person Day ProgramSuccessfully managed a 2 million dollar non-profit budget.Mentored Leadership Team to grow and become more collaborative between departments.Established an environment of health and wellness through the COVID 19 Crisis, implementing steps that kept all staff and residents virus free. Created a culture of integrity and honesty, where each staff member and individual served, could live their best life.

• Create and maintain relationships with prospective stakeholders in each community by prospecting, cold calling, networking and appointment setting.• Responsible for developing and presenting informational sessions in collaboration with the National Program Manager• Worked closely with mission advancement to pilot the new model of sustainable fundraising through Benevon.• Led a team of volunteers and staff to raise over $250,000 in new gifts in the first 2 years of implementation.• Created and managed a volunteer program which includes over 5,0000 hours of volunteer time per year.• Relationship building both in Mosaic locally, and nationally as well as with families, vendors and donors to find the best outcome for the people we serve; served as mentor/trainer to new Community Relations Staff in the Region.• Local agency representative for the Employee Campaign. Maintaining 50% or better of Staff giving back to the Agency.

• Supervised 10 direct care staff in a group home setting, which includes hiring, onsite training, mentoring seasoned staff to excel and scheduling; Provided direct care and on call support.• Responsible for all health care and service plan documentation of up to 14 individuals in service.• Coordinates and manages program operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. • Responsibilities include hiring, training, and scheduling staff; coordinating activities and appointments of people served, and electronically documenting the services and supports provided.• Initiated and encouraged conversation with local Community Center Boards, parents, guardians and other staff to provide the best quality support for the individuals we served.• Worked closely with staff and families during the “end of life” journey of individuals in care. Providing support, compassion and empathy.

• Managed 10 staff and 12 Ranchers that have cognitive and physical disabilities as well as a team of 75 volunteers.• Planned and conducted strategic planning/vision casting with the Board of Directors.• Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.• Oversaw all personnel and recruited, screened and released staff and clients as needed.• Conducted public speaking for groups up to 1000 people at various civic organizations, clubs and organizations.• Created and managed an email newsletter program which kept donors, volunteers staff and community members abreast of our news, activities and needs.• Created new program activities and cottage industries, teaching ranchers to make viable creations to be sold.

• Attended all Chamber of Commerce and networking functions in the local area.• Handled all the marketing/advertising responsibilities, as well as, all non-profit event planning.• Collaborate with the Board of Directors and Executive Director to create a fund development plan which increases revenues to support the strategic direction of the organization.• Develop and manage timelines for various fundraising activities to ensure strategic plans and critical fund raising processes are carried out in a timely manner.• Develop policies and procedures for the development department which reflect ethical fundraising practices.• Implement the fund development plans in accordance with ethical fundraising principles.• Monitor and evaluate all fundraising activities to ensure that the fundraising goals are being achieved.• Monitor trends in the community or region and adapt fundraising strategies as necessary.

• Planned and implemented outings and activities for clients.• Supported the unique needs of intellectually challenged adults.• Maintained licensing standards and quality control of the services being provided.• Developed groups and programs in consideration of the needs, abilities, and interests of the participants.• Research new ideas for programs and activities, taking into consideration participants’ suggestions.• Initiated and planned the monthly calendar in conjunction with the Program Manager as well as communicating effectively with the Program Assistant to initiate daily programs and activities.• Assisted with transporting and/or escorting program participants to, from and within the program.

* Before and after school lead teacher for up to 65 students.* Assisted the Director in management and staffing issues as needed.* Responsible for planning, curriculum, training teachers, and coordination of all event, activity and field trip details.* Acted as the Staff Liaison to the Board for one year.* Maintained a network with local Social Service agencies.* Displayed strong communication skills in working with children, staff and parents.* Oriented and trained all new staff members. * Created a Staff Newsletter for ongoing and consistent communication. * Specialized with children with challenging situation and behaviors.