Dave Bush
Executive Director at Starfire Cincy- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Nonprofit Management Certificate
Drexel UniversityMar, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Starfire Cincy
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Mar 2021 - Present
Provide leadership toward the mission of Starfire, a visionary organization working to build better lives for people with disabilities. Since 1993, Starfire has worked to create a more inclusive Cincinnati. Starfire is focused on decreasing the social isolation felt by people with disabilities. The data is clear; people with disabilities grow increasingly lonely and isolated as adults. Working with one person at a time, Starfire connects people to relationships and uncovers a person's talents and passions, so they can thrive in their communities alongside their neighbors.
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Deputy Director
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2018 - 2018
Plans, directs, coordinates, and administers a comprehensive program of vocational rehabilitation, transition services (from secondary education), and independent living services, to strengthen and enhance individuals' stability and assist individuals in realizing their full potential for self-sufficiency and independent living. Also responsible for proposing, developing, and executing programs, the ultimate purpose of which is to maximize the potential of persons with disabilities that lead to employment and economic self-sufficiency, increased independence, and improved quality of life.Directs the establishment of major programs, initiates policies, rules, regulations, and revisions to assure availability of adequate and uniform services to all groups with disabilities, and evaluates effectiveness of operations.
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Administrator of Vocational Rehabilitation
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2013 - 2014
•Provide oversight for the daily operations of all District Vocational Rehabilitation programs. Provide consultation to the Deputy Director, the Director and other high level District and Federal officials when authoritative information regarding the incumbent’s work is required for planning, development of statements to be presented at District and Congressional hearings, media releases and other public information purposes. Take the lead in the development of new programs to advance and promote the goals of the Administration, including the preparation of background papers, drafting legislative proposals and preparing other program documents to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the programs. Periodically evaluate all program procedures and guidelines and make recommendations for revisions or improvements. Participate in the establishment of new major programs, initiates policies, rules, regulations, and revisions to assure availability of adequate and uniform services to all groups with disabilities, and evaluate effectiveness of operations. •Plan, implement, direct, coordinate and evaluate all program activities and issues. Provide executive management and administration to ensure that subordinate supervisors and staff have the support and resources necessary to effectively execute the duties of their offices, and advocates on behalf of the program staff as a member of the executive team.•Develop and implement strategies to promote cooperation with private providers, voluntary associations and advocacy groups and public agencies to involve them in the assessment of service needs and program planning. •Contribute to and participate in the planning and development of Rehabilitation Services Administration’s and other social service programs for the District of Columbia. Participate in executive team meetings to determine overall directions for the Administration. Develop long range plans to provide for the effective accomplishment of the Ad
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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Manager - Office of Disability Services
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2012 - 2013
•Provide interpretation and assistance in implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitations Act of 1973 to faculty, staff, and administrators. •Determine and advise students, faculty, and departments on appropriate and recommended reasonable academic accommodations. •Evaluate, verify, and interpret documentation from various professionals to determine service eligibility. • Establish annual administrative budget, review and approve expenditures, and monitor fiscal operations.•Provide professional counseling services to students with disabilities. •Manage relationships between the College and appropriate community resources. •Act as intermediary between faculty and students for disability-related grievances. •Hire, supervise, and provide performance reviews for office staff.
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Program Manager – VetSuccess (Federal Contract Services Program with Veteran’s Administration)
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2011 - 2012
•Clinical and administrative coordination of vocational rehabilitation services with counselors and VA staff for the provision of services to eligible Veterans in seven regions throughout the United States and overseas.•Manage vocational services processes to ensure timeliness of service to Veterans in conjunction with vocational counselors and VA staff in all contracted regions.•Ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability within eight separate contract budgets.•Establish relationships and ongoing communication with VA staff and vocational counselors in new regions.•Conduct caseload and program quality assurance reviews.•Consult on program development and continuous process improvement.•Program mentoring and administrative supervision of office support personnel.
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Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Program Manager - Pathways 26 of Hamilton County
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2008 - 2011
•Planning, coordination, development, management, marketing, and outreach for collaborative vocational rehabilitation program among participating community rehab partners, the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission, the Hamilton County Board of Mental Health, and the Hamilton County Board of DDS.•Clinical and administrative supervision of vocational rehabilitation counselors and office support personnel. •Coordinate the development and implementation of strategies to reach annual goals, and prepare reports for the partnership concerning caseload goal achievement, expenditures,, and progress on project performance indicators.•Determine and maintain administrative office management program costs within budget.• Manage vocational services processes to ensure timeliness of services to consumers.•Conduct case and caseload reviews, monitor expenditures, negotiate counselor goals and mentor staff.•Assess performance of staff in professional development.
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Miami University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Disability Services Coordinator
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2007 - 2008
•Develop, monitor, adjust, and evaluate individual accommodation plans for students with disabilities based on individual documentation, needs, and abilities.•Review and interpret psycho-educational evaluations and other related documents to determine eligibility for services and prescribe appropriate academic accommodations. •Establish, maintain, and monitor budget for office and accommodation related expenditures.•Coordinate the implementation of approved accommodations for students with disabilities when appropriate.•Develop and deliver faculty and staff workshops and seminars on disability laws and serving students with disabilities in all areas of the University campus. •Provide information about disability-related services and documentation requirements to current and prospective students, university administration, faculty, staff, parents, and secondary education instructors and counselors. •Create and manage Adaptive Technology Computer lab for students with disabilities. •Provide personal growth and disability-related counseling, as well as referrals to other appropriate resources. •Create and maintain a database of confidential student files. •Supervise support staff.
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Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
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United States
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
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Feb 2004 - Dec 2006
•Obtain, analyze, and evaluate pertinent medical, psychological, social, vocational, and other data to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services. •Provide counseling and guidance for caseload of eligible individuals with disabilities to formulate vocational rehabilitation programs that eliminate barriers to employment posed by each consumer’s functional impairments. •Manage an assigned caseload budget, determine and justify decisions for the expenditure of funds to meet specific individual consumer needs, identify and utilize other financial resources to maximize the use of agency funds, and monitor service costs within standards for budget management.•Evaluate consumer progress and modify the rehabilitation plan when necessary. •Perform on-the-job analysis to determine job modification or job readiness and provide post-employment services. •Serve as a representative of the agency with advocates, employers, other public agencies, and vendors. •Develop and maintain records of progress, timetables, and training schedules.
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Education
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The Ohio State University
Master of Arts - MA, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor -
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The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Human Ecology
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