• Monitor on-going compliance with all ICF/IID licensing requirements• Establishing, fostering, and maintaining strong, effective communications and working relationships with members, families/guardians, advocates, other federal and state agencies, State Ops staff and team members, and the public through regular meetings and communications.• Oversight of all personnel activities including recruitment, hiring, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations and other personnel issues.• Maintaining a strong, effective, working relationship with the Office of Facilities Management to ensure the appropriate operation and safety of the properties at State Ops.• Assuring staff completes required basic training and specialty or required annual training which enables them to perform their job duties and meet the needs of the members.• Ensures all policies and standard operating procedures are current and comply with regulatory requirements.• Establishing and maintaining effective communications, teamwork and relationships with State Ops staff and team members, and the Department of Economic Security personnel.

The Habilitation Residential Services Manager oversees multiple Day and Work Program Services at the Arizona Training Program at Coolidge (ATPC) campus. Based on Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and Active Treatment programs, this position modifies and updates the Day and Work Programs to ensure they are appropriately structured to meet adult and senior members' objectives based on skill level, age and medical conditions. I directly supervise, mentor, coach, and provide on-the-job training to facility managers/supervisors and am responsible for supervising, assessing, and evaluating work performance of managerial staff.As Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for our facility I have been appointed by the Governing Body to maintain readiness for emergency situations. This includes maintaining the emergency plan, conducting training and exercises to test our plan and staff responses to simulated emergencies, coordinating with community partners to prepare for response and evacuation, and participate in the survey process for life safety.

This position completes service needs assessments through interviews for intake or reviews based on assigned caseloads; verifies eligibility factors and determine eligibility for multiple programs based on financial and non-financial factors and additional cross program involvement within required time frames and in accordance with state and federal mandates; utilizes time management techniques to plan and prioritize service delivery on a complex diverse caseload; maintains case records per policy with complete and accurate information; maintains professional level contact with clients, employers and other agencies in an effort to support, determine or update eligibility information; acts as service broker for multiple delivery tracks; coordinates services based on information from other agencies to ensure timely and accurate service delivery; operates multiple automated computer systems in order to authorize client services, input, update and retrieve confidential client information and to receive and send information to other departments and contracted staff; and performs other job related duties. I utilized strong critical thinking skills to identify resources capable of working together to solve client conflicts and program deficiencies.

Lexington Learning Center provides services to members of our community with developmental disabilities to help them master life skills and achieve independence. I am responsible for our in-center program development for adults and children. I am responsible for coordinating with parents/guardians, state representatives, community members, and providers to create opportunities for our members to practice the skills outlined for them while remaining compliant with state and federal laws and regulations. I am involved with writing and amending company policy to ensure our providers are able to provide the best possible care and opportunities to our members. Other responsibilities include recruiting exceptional providers, providing tours and information about our programs to parents/guardians, state representatives, school administrators, and potential members and marketing our program to those in need of services. Building and sustaining relationships through networking and support are also functions of my position.

This position completes service needs assessments through interviews for intake or reviews based on assigned caseloads; verifies eligibility factors and determine eligibility for multiple programs based on financial and non-financial factors and additional cross program involvement within required time frames and in accordance with state and federal mandates; utilizes time management techniques to plan and prioritize service delivery on a complex diverse caseload; maintains case records per policy with complete and accurate information; maintains professional level contact with clients, employers and other agencies in an effort to support, determine or update eligibility information; acts as service broker for multiple delivery tracks; coordinates services based on information from other agencies to ensure timely and accurate service delivery; operates multiple automated computer systems in order to authorize client services, input, update and retrieve confidential client information and to receive and send information to other departments and contracted staff; and performs other job related duties. I utilized strong critical thinking skills to identify resources capable of working together to solve client conflicts and program deficiencies.

Please review the attached article about projects I initiated while deployed to Iraq.Civil affairs specialists identify critical requirements needed by local citizens in combat or crisis situations. Civil affairs specialists are primarily responsible for researching, coordinating, conducting and participating in the planning and production of civil affairs related documents, while enabling the civil-military operations of the supported commander. Duties include:Help plan U.S. government interagency procedures for national or regional emergenciesAssist with civil-military planning and supportCoordinate military resources to support reconstitution or reconstruction activitiesSupport national disaster, defense or emergency assistance and response activitiesFoster and maintain dialogue with civilian aid agencies and civilian relief and assistance organizations.As a Civil Affairs Specialist in Iraq I coordinated civil military operations in the area of local governance by aiding local city government and provincial governments in assessing needs, developing projects for sustainability, and overseeing implementation of contracts and inspection of progress made. I also assisted local factory owners in developing an owner's association to lobby for funding for nationally produced goods and passing tariffs for imported goods to protect Iraqi industry.

Develop and launch fundraising projects and initiatives. Coordinate with government and non-government organizations to raise awareness for veteran concerns in Mohave County, AZ. Network with business leaders and media to expand our network and ability to reach potential donors.