Coordinator of Disability Services who is skilled in assessments, intakes, referrals, crisis management and case management. Extensive knowledge of community resources in Northeast Iowa.
Skills
Problem solving skills
Management and leadership abilities
Interpersonal Skills
Public relation skills
Self-motivated
Knowledge of resources
Work History
Coordinator of Disability Services, 01/2014
to Current County Social Services. – Waukon,
Iowa
Secured housing, medical care and employment for clients by collaborating with local providers.
Provide jail diversion working with local law enforcement and providers.
Develop individual service plans with the interdisciplinary team.
Complete social histories, risk assessments, and health assessments with individuals.
Provided case management services through the Intellectual Disability, Brain Injury and Health and Disability Waivers.
Work with the following electronic medical records: Navinet, Jiva, Therap and CSN.
Advocate for individuals to remain living in their own homes, using a variety of different resources.
Provide crisis intervention and services to individuals in the community.
Assist in completing applications for Social Security, Medicaid, Rental Assistance and variety of other resources to ensure individuals can remain in their homes.
Hire, train and supervise staff.
Case Management Director, 12/2007
to 12/2014 Allamakee County – Waukon,
Iowa
Solicited advice and guidance from coworkers and experts when difficult or atypical situations developed.
Complete daily, annual and regulatory paperwork to maintain state accreditation through Chapter 24.
Hire, train, and supervise staff, including completing their annual reviews.
Collaborate with residential and vocational providers to ensure that individuals are able to remain in their homes.
Provided case management for individuals who were eligible for the Brian Injury Waiver, Intellectual Disability Waiver, and Habilitation Services.
Completed assessments and social histories for individuals to ensure that they were eligible for services and assisted them in applying for HCBS Waivers.
Direct Support Manager, 05/1995
to 11/2007 Mosaic (Martin Luther Homes) – Waukon,
Iowa
Managed and HCBS Home, that served individuals with the diagnosis of intellectual disability.
Provided staff training to over 50 staff including: documentation, behavior support training, rights and community integration.
Mediated conflict between consumers, guardians, and staff.
Developed and implemented individual program plans for individuals based on their strengths and goals.
Assisted consumers in completed necessary state and federal paperwork.
Residential Counselor, 07/1992
to 05/1995 Martin Luther Homes – Waukon,
Iowa
Worked in group home setting that provided services to individuals with intellectual disabilities..
Provided habilitation, training, assistance and personal care to individuals.
Educated fellow coworkers in Behavior Intervention Enhancement Training.
Completed daily documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education,
1992 Winona State University - Winona,
Minnesota
Additional Information
Collaborated with the Allamakee County Sheriff and the local hospital administer to bring telepsychiatry into the Allamakee County Jail and Veteran's Memorial Hospital.
