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COORDINATOR OF DISABILITY SERVICES
Professional Summary
Coordinator of Disability Services who is skilled in assessments, intakes, referrals, crisis management and case management. Extensive knowledge of community resources in Northeast Iowa.
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Work History
Coordinator of Disability Services, 01/2014
to Current
Centers For Specialty Care Group – South Richmond Hill , NY
Centers For Specialty Care Group – South Richmond Hill , NY
- 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
Keystone Human Services – South Orange , NJ
Keystone Human Services – South Orange , NJ
- 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
The May Institute Inc – Atkinson , NH
The May Institute Inc – Atkinson , NH
- 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 – City , STATE
Martin Luther Homes – City , STATE
- 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 - City, State
Winona State University - City, State
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.
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School Attended
- Winona State University
Job Titles Held:
- Coordinator of Disability Services
- Case Management Director
- Direct Support Manager
- Residential Counselor
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science : Elementary Education , 1992
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