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Madison, Wisconsin Area

- Supervise several teams of direct-care staff in 24/7 operation to support developmentally-disabled adults in their own homes. - Coordinate and/or attend various medical services and appointments such as occupational and physical therapy, medical and dental treatments, psychiatry appointments, etc.- Provide direct care in homes; train staff; manage clients' budgets; oversee direct-care shift schedules; document and manage caseload; serve as liaison between brokers, guardians, case managers, families, and direct care workers to advocate for clients’ needs; develop month-end reports.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Catholic Charities' Supportive Living Program serves individuals with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries who live in the community in their own home or apartment.Program Manager- Supervised and scheduled direct care staff, overseeing the support and daily care of supportive living clients. Provided support, feedback and assessment of staff goals and performance.- Led staff and client team meetings, participated in management team meetings and interacted with other service providers to ensure quality client care.- Developed a comprehensive assessment and service plan for each client.Home Coordinator- Managed the daily operation of the home, including quality control, medication management, groceries, supplies, and home maintenance.- Provided a lead role in the support and supervision of the clients by scheduling and participating in client team meetings, counseling sessions, medical and psychiatric appointments. - Provided staff training in documentation, medication administration, therapeutic approaches, and client care. Assisted manager with staff scheduling and communication.- Supported clients in activities of daily living, such as hygiene, money management, home care, interpersonal skills, food preparation, anger management, and community integration. Provided safety and support to clients during behavioral escalations.

Kyiv, Ukraine

SEND International is an interdenominational ministry agency with over 600 missionaries serving in 20 countries. - Conducted presentations to churches and individuals, in order to promote a greater awareness of worldwide missions and the need to partner with overseas missionaries.- Developed relationships with American churches and individuals in order to raise financial support. - Maintained ongoing relationships with donors in America through regular e-mails, newsletters, phone calls, other internet options or personal visits when possible.- Completed 2-year Russian language program in Kyiv, Ukraine in preparation for church-planting work in Western Russia.- Visited various Ukrainian churches and Western agencies, pastors and missionaries in Ukraine to explore the impact of compassion ministries on church-planting work.

Waukegan, Il

The Clara Abbott Foundation provides financial information, counseling and resources to eligible employees of Abbott Laboratories.- Addressed client need by assessing socio-economic situation and providing recommendations including the creation and implementation a budget/monthly spending plan, and providing community referrals.- Provided emotional support and various resources to enable clients to resolve their financial difficulties.- Provided case management services by prioritizing cases and managing caseload.- Implemented the foundation’s consultation process including: Engagement, Data Collection, Assessment, Workplan development, Follow-up and Closing.

Waukegan, Il

PADS Plus (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) Resource Center is a program of Connection Resource Services. It is a daytime program that strives to assist the homeless of Lake County, Illinois attain greater self-sufficiency and obtain permanent housing.- Developed and coordinated activities of homeless day-services program which provided supportive and case management services to homeless individuals. These services included: transportation; intake assessment, case management and treatment referrals; telephone and mail services; laundry and hygiene supplies, lunches and medication assistance.- Provided crisis and suicide counseling for situations involving aggressive and violent individuals with severe mental health and/or substance abuse issues. - Provided new staff training and coaching, support and problem-solving for current staff. - Developed program policies and procedures; created operation manual.- Coordinated services with other agency programs to provide an integrated continuum of care.- Conducted presentations of agency programs and services to local community groups.- Participated in management team meetings.

Master Of Arts, Counseling Psychology

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Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology

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