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St Paul, Minnesota, United States

 Oversight of regional operations for a $175M non-profit organization, overseeing 50 programs Lead Disability Services Division with revenues of over $24M and 500 + employees Ensure quality of compliance to 245D regulations, DHS Licensing, Person Centeredness, and 9544 Rules while prioritizing safe and respectful service to people diagnosed with a variety of disabilities receiving services  Proficiency interpreting and investigating allegations related to the Human Services Licensing Act, Maltreatment of Minors Act, and Vulnerable Adult Act Expertise in obtaining additional revenue and optimizing / building budgets Strategic Planning, project management, personnel management, entity growth, and policy writing Oversight of Area Directors, covering the metro and southern Minnesota

Mendota Heights, Mn

 Provide vision and direction for the daily operations of adult foster care homes, serving people who are medically fragile. Facilitate staff development and performance management through training, goal setting, and motivational encouragement to improve quality and compliance. Utilize knowledge of Consolidated Standards 245D to ensure regulatory compliance and complete 245D paperwork for 28 residents, as well as translate behavior observations into quantifiable data, write behavior modification plans, and assist with crisis intervention. Ensure quality of compliance to 245D regulations, DHS Licensing, Person Centeredness, and 9544 Rules while prioritizing safe and respectful service to people diagnosed with a variety of disabilities receiving services Proficiency interpreting and investigating allegations related to the Human Services Licensing Act, Maltreatment of Minors Act, and Vulnerable Adult Act.

Little Canada, Mn

 Provide vision and direction for the daily operations of multiple adult foster care homes, including oversight of staffing, program management, and advocating for people served needs Deliver supervision and guidance to a team of over 60 employees.  Facilitate staff development and performance management through training, goal setting, and motivational encouragement to improve quality and compliance. Direct the development and implementation of all services for people diagnosed with mental illness and developmental disabilities, ensuring that services provide safe and respectful treatment while promoting individual empowerment and enhancement of independent living skills. Utilize knowledge of Consolidated Standards 245D to ensure regulatory compliance and complete 245D paperwork for 28 residents, as well as translate behavior observations into quantifiable data, write behavior modification plans, and assist with crisis intervention. Proficiency interpreting and investigating allegations related to the Human Services Licensing Act, Maltreatment of Minors Act, and Vulnerable Adult Act.

Minneapolis, Mn

 Wrote and co-presented a speech on Alternative Care that was presented to medical professionals of Muslim faith from all over the world during the Pan Arab Psychiatric Conference in Dubai. Oversaw 245D regulation preparation, program development, training, and creation of policies and forms to ensure compliance with state regulations. Worked within interdisciplinary teams, assisting with behavior modifications and psychotropic medication changes during crises. Utilized knowledge of behavior modification principles to develop intervention strategies and design treatment plans for decreasing behavioral outbursts and improving coping skills, as well as providing oversight of program development, implementation, and documentation. Provided leadership and guidance in a collaborative working relationship and ensured that Cultural Homes was properly resourced and supported so that clients received high-quality treatment services within a safe and healthy residential environment. Proficiency interpreting and investigating allegations related to the Human Services Licensing Act, Maltreatment of Minors Act, and Vulnerable Adult Act.

Minneapoilis, Mn

 Opened day center that served people diagnosed with a brain injury or mental illness, developed programming, and facilitated curriculum designed to improve social, leisure, vocational, and daily living skills. Oversaw facility operations, including financial and licensing obligations. Proficiency interpreting and investigating allegations related to the Human Services Licensing Act, Maltreatment of Minors Act, and Vulnerable Adult Act. Marketed Program to various counties to obtain clientele.  Directed the work of employees and ensured that they were resourced with a professional development plan that promoted the delivery of short-term crisis management and transition services that enabled clients to live successfully in the community. Developed and implemented curriculum to teach clients skill development in all aspects of life and gave resources where needed.  Monitored compliance of program operations to governing regulatory standards and served as liaison with referring agencies and program staff during the intake and discharge phase.

St. Paul, Mn

 Provided leadership and support to 10 Program Coordinators in the delivery of healthcare and individual treatment programs for 34 clients living in the community. Directed behavior modification programming and completed compliance paperwork to ensure quality of care.  Supported program delivery initiatives by facilitating training to enhance staff understanding of methods for implementing individual program plans and increase knowledge of assessment instruments and measurement principles necessary to measure client needs and progress. Implemented basic health and safety requirements to ensure that the safety needs of the residents were met and provided oversight of the medication control procedures utilized to identify behavior problems related to medications. Proficiency interpreting and investigating allegations related to the Human Services Licensing Act, Maltreatment of Minors Act, and Vulnerable Adult Act.

North Branch, Mn

 Assumed responsibility for the daily operations and service delivery of the residential program at Residential Services, maintaining a secure and safe atmosphere for program participants and ensuring that residents are adhering to program policies.  Assisted with opening of multiple Adult Foster Care Programs in one and half years, serving people who were be reintroduced into a community setting from institutional settings - many with high interfering behaviors.  Conducted on-going assessments of resident needs and made referrals to the appropriate services through program linkages. Promoted a supportive housing environment by organizing resident activities and helping them overcome barriers to self-sufficiency. Proficiency interpreting and investigating allegations related to the Human Services Licensing Act, Maltreatment of Minors Act, and Vulnerable Adult Act.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Community Support For People With Disabilities