Worked in group home setting for adult individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities and mental illness. Carried out active treatment schedules and followed protocols for severely intrusive behavioral plans. Certified in CRMA, DSP, First Aid and Adult CPR, NAPPI, Prevention of Disease Transmission, Blood Borne Pathogens, Diabetes Education, Seizure Training, and Use of Epi-Pen. Maintained knowledge of record keeping, HIPAA, documentation, and use of office machines to carry out service linkage tasks.

Worked in nursing home setting for adult individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. Middle/Upper management. An integral part of the clinical team for a 14-bed unit. Initiated and followed up on all therapy appointments. In-serviced all CNA and nursing staff with follow-up recommendations. Completed daily documentation checks, monthly data summaries, and quarterly reports for person centered planning meetings. Created, conducted trainings, and posted person specific active treatment schedules and habilitation plans. Completed weekly home staff observations and monthly program staff observations to ensure active treatment schedules, habilitation plans, and state and federal rights and regulations were being followed. CNA certified to assist with direct support. Reconciled resident and home accounts and acted as a liaison with guardians, banks, state, and staff to ensure all monies were accounted for and documented accordingly. Provided transport and extra staffing during planned activities and outings. Worked closely with administrator, director of nursing, nursing staff, CNAs, day program staff, guardians, family, licensed social workers, and DHHS representatives to provide the best quality of life for all consumers.

Community Case Manager for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, many with dual diagnoses. Lead case managers assist behavioral health teams with day-to-day questions, required documentation, trainings, and concerns/issues that arise- specifically related to consumer rights, protocols, policies, and State of Maine regulations. Also, providing targeted case management services, comprehensive assessment and treatment planning for all service needs, including those activities related to annual person-centered plan and goal achievement. Completing quarterly reviews of consumer’s plan and annual psychosocial evaluations within state electronic systems. Working closely with consumers using person-centered approach in planning with whole team: clinical supervisor, program manager, day program/home support staff, guardians, family, medical providers, licensed social workers/counselors, and DHHS representatives to provide the best quality of life for all consumers.

Worked with adults with developmental disabilities in group home setting. Promoted independence in activities of daily living following person-specific routines. Followed CRMA medication administration protocols. Completed daily documentation according to individual plans and company policy. Facilitated communication with direct care staff and upper-level management, physicians, families of individuals served, and state appointed workers. Completed administrative tasks, keeping documentation timely and organized, including tracking and supporting consumer’s individual monthly progress toward goals.