Documentation Specialist

• Aug 2018 - Present

Audiology Scheduling Manager

• Mar 2018 - Aug 2018

Audiology Scheduling Specialist

• Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

Community Habilitation Specialist

• Jun 2015 - Feb 2016

•Providing individualized support to adults with various intellectual & developmental disabilities in a Day Training & Habilitation Center serving up to 60 hard-working individuals with their own set of unique strengths, needs, and abilities! •Commitment to building positive relationships and promoting personal growth by teaching skills and setting goals based on individual needs, interests, and choices; encouraging participants to reach their goals to their full potential! •Regular communication with care teams regarding needs, concerns, & progress; daily documentation for all activities, progress tracking, work time cards, & medication administration. •Daily transportation to and from home in a wheelchair-accessible bus; compliance to all safety procedures & regulations. •Responsible for direct support of up to 4 individuals each day, remaining flexible & available for help wherever needed. Assisting individuals with daily routines, including: work, activities, lunch, physical support, toileting, hygiene, medication and other cares; planning and accompanying individuals to activities and outings. •Preparing and presenting semi-annual/annual progress reports at care team meetings for each individual in primary group; calculating quarterly progress, interpreting data, and making suggestions for future goals, revisions, or discontinuation.

Program Coordinator

• May 2014 - Jun 2015

*Promoted from Direct Support Professional in March 2015 Overall management & oversight of all group home operations, including (but not limited to): •interviewing, hiring, training & supervision of staff. •facilitating monthly staff meetings, ongoing mandatory training, frequent performance reviews, & corrective action in accordance with company policies & state laws. •managing individual & house finances & budgets; completing & filing reports monthly including bank accounts, petty cash, deposits, purchases, receipts, & invoices to calculate balances & ensure accuracy. •assessment of resident needs & interests to establish therapeutic, vocational, educational, & recreational programs to provide quality of life, help them to gain useful skills & promote independence. •development & implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISPs) & preparing for annual licensing & quality assurance inspections. •development of safety protocols, emergency escape plans, & various safety procedures; monthly fire & severe weather drills; as well as scheduling regular house maintenance & cleaning. •coordination of all medical care, therapy, & appointments in addition to medication transcription, administration, inventory, storage, & disposal. •maintaining electronic & physical house & individual files, documentation, & records including financial, social, & medical records. •regular communication with guardians, families, Social Workers, medical professionals, & care teams. •assisting staff with direct care, meal preparation, community outings, & problem solving. •planning & scheduling activities, appointments, & meetings. •on-call 24/7 for guidance & emergencies; flexibility to work varying schedules, & covering Direct Support shifts as needed.