Amanda Barkhauer
Wraparound Service Coordination Facilitator at Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board- Claim this Profile
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Lauren Friedman
I first met Ms. Amanda Barkhauer while working at the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities as a Service and Support Administrator (SSA), when she was assigned as my official SSA Mentor. It was an honor to have her assigned as my mentor, because she was consistently the recipient of "SSA of the Month" awards for her superior performance, both in administrative work and while working face-to-face with the people on her caseload. By that time, Amanda already was an experienced social services professional, and she taught me a great deal not only about the role and the responsibilities of the job, but also about how to treat all people with dignity and respect, and how to be a strong advocate for people who are not able to advocate for themselves. Amanda was later awarded the Excellence in Self-Determination Award through the Ohio Self-Determination Association, for which I was pleased to nominate her, in 2017. It was also my great honor to later work with Amanda in a voluntary capacity on the Board of Directors of The Packard Institute nonprofit in Akron, Ohio. She was instrumental in helping to write grant applications, which were successful in receiving essential funding for the organization. She also helped to fundraise and obtain necessary supplies during the early days of the pandemic when clients in early recovery living in PI's residential facility were "locked down" and in dire need. I look back on those days with great admiration for how Amanda stepped up and simply "found a way." I will forever be proud to have worked with her throughout these times. If you ever have the opportunity to work with Ms. Amanda Barkhauer, I hope you will leap at the chance. She is a very intelligent, competent, resourceful professional. And, she is a kind, generous, compassionate human being. She will be a worthwhile addition to your team, and you will be lucky to have the opportunity to learn from her.
Lauren Friedman
I first met Ms. Amanda Barkhauer while working at the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities as a Service and Support Administrator (SSA), when she was assigned as my official SSA Mentor. It was an honor to have her assigned as my mentor, because she was consistently the recipient of "SSA of the Month" awards for her superior performance, both in administrative work and while working face-to-face with the people on her caseload. By that time, Amanda already was an experienced social services professional, and she taught me a great deal not only about the role and the responsibilities of the job, but also about how to treat all people with dignity and respect, and how to be a strong advocate for people who are not able to advocate for themselves. Amanda was later awarded the Excellence in Self-Determination Award through the Ohio Self-Determination Association, for which I was pleased to nominate her, in 2017. It was also my great honor to later work with Amanda in a voluntary capacity on the Board of Directors of The Packard Institute nonprofit in Akron, Ohio. She was instrumental in helping to write grant applications, which were successful in receiving essential funding for the organization. She also helped to fundraise and obtain necessary supplies during the early days of the pandemic when clients in early recovery living in PI's residential facility were "locked down" and in dire need. I look back on those days with great admiration for how Amanda stepped up and simply "found a way." I will forever be proud to have worked with her throughout these times. If you ever have the opportunity to work with Ms. Amanda Barkhauer, I hope you will leap at the chance. She is a very intelligent, competent, resourceful professional. And, she is a kind, generous, compassionate human being. She will be a worthwhile addition to your team, and you will be lucky to have the opportunity to learn from her.
Lauren Friedman
I first met Ms. Amanda Barkhauer while working at the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities as a Service and Support Administrator (SSA), when she was assigned as my official SSA Mentor. It was an honor to have her assigned as my mentor, because she was consistently the recipient of "SSA of the Month" awards for her superior performance, both in administrative work and while working face-to-face with the people on her caseload. By that time, Amanda already was an experienced social services professional, and she taught me a great deal not only about the role and the responsibilities of the job, but also about how to treat all people with dignity and respect, and how to be a strong advocate for people who are not able to advocate for themselves. Amanda was later awarded the Excellence in Self-Determination Award through the Ohio Self-Determination Association, for which I was pleased to nominate her, in 2017. It was also my great honor to later work with Amanda in a voluntary capacity on the Board of Directors of The Packard Institute nonprofit in Akron, Ohio. She was instrumental in helping to write grant applications, which were successful in receiving essential funding for the organization. She also helped to fundraise and obtain necessary supplies during the early days of the pandemic when clients in early recovery living in PI's residential facility were "locked down" and in dire need. I look back on those days with great admiration for how Amanda stepped up and simply "found a way." I will forever be proud to have worked with her throughout these times. If you ever have the opportunity to work with Ms. Amanda Barkhauer, I hope you will leap at the chance. She is a very intelligent, competent, resourceful professional. And, she is a kind, generous, compassionate human being. She will be a worthwhile addition to your team, and you will be lucky to have the opportunity to learn from her.
Lauren Friedman
I first met Ms. Amanda Barkhauer while working at the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities as a Service and Support Administrator (SSA), when she was assigned as my official SSA Mentor. It was an honor to have her assigned as my mentor, because she was consistently the recipient of "SSA of the Month" awards for her superior performance, both in administrative work and while working face-to-face with the people on her caseload. By that time, Amanda already was an experienced social services professional, and she taught me a great deal not only about the role and the responsibilities of the job, but also about how to treat all people with dignity and respect, and how to be a strong advocate for people who are not able to advocate for themselves. Amanda was later awarded the Excellence in Self-Determination Award through the Ohio Self-Determination Association, for which I was pleased to nominate her, in 2017. It was also my great honor to later work with Amanda in a voluntary capacity on the Board of Directors of The Packard Institute nonprofit in Akron, Ohio. She was instrumental in helping to write grant applications, which were successful in receiving essential funding for the organization. She also helped to fundraise and obtain necessary supplies during the early days of the pandemic when clients in early recovery living in PI's residential facility were "locked down" and in dire need. I look back on those days with great admiration for how Amanda stepped up and simply "found a way." I will forever be proud to have worked with her throughout these times. If you ever have the opportunity to work with Ms. Amanda Barkhauer, I hope you will leap at the chance. She is a very intelligent, competent, resourceful professional. And, she is a kind, generous, compassionate human being. She will be a worthwhile addition to your team, and you will be lucky to have the opportunity to learn from her.
Experience
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Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Wraparound Service Coordination Facilitator
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Stark County Board of DD
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Canton, Ohio
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Service and Support Administrator
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Oct 2012 - Jan 2023
• Ensured compliance with all Medicaid-, Ohio Revised Code-, and federal regulations, to assist individuals in receiving necessary supports to transition into the community. • Assisted with CARF Accreditation process, and achieved three year awards in both instances. • Facilitate development of the person-centered plan, as directed by the needs and wants of each individual, with a focus on community integration. • Oversaw provision of services and authorization of Medicaid funding/billing, with emphasis on maintaining good stewardship of federal, state, and local funds. • Collaborated with community resources to assist with housing and other basic needs, medical care, and mental health/ behavioral healthcare. • Earned the Excellence in Self Determination Yearly award through the Ohio Self Determination Association (10/5/17).
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The Packard Institute
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Akron, Ohio
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Secretary Board Of Directors
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Jan 2019 - May 2020
• Successfully researched, wrote, and submitted grant proposals to support initiatives in response to Opioid epidemic. • Prepared progress reports for granting agencies/non-profits. • Planned strategic development for programs and funding. • Maintain current knowledge of multiple pathways to recovery, including harm reduction and Medication-Assisted Treatment. • Successfully researched, wrote, and submitted grant proposals to support initiatives in response to Opioid epidemic. • Prepared progress reports for granting agencies/non-profits. • Planned strategic development for programs and funding. • Maintain current knowledge of multiple pathways to recovery, including harm reduction and Medication-Assisted Treatment.
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Hattie Larlham
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Supported Living Manager
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Mar 2011 - Oct 2012
• Led team of direct service professionals, with 15 direct reports. • Supervised residential services on behalf of 8 adults with developmental disabilities and ensured effective implementation of each person's Individual Service Plan. • Developed and maintained monthly staffing schedules. • Reviewed program needs and recruited qualified staff. • Led team of direct service professionals, with 15 direct reports. • Supervised residential services on behalf of 8 adults with developmental disabilities and ensured effective implementation of each person's Individual Service Plan. • Developed and maintained monthly staffing schedules. • Reviewed program needs and recruited qualified staff.
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Hope Homes, Inc
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Service Director (Interim) / Service Supervisor
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Jan 2010 - Mar 2011
• Provided training, development and supervision of Service Supervisors and direct support professionals, with 30 direct reports. • Managed budgets and use of funds in assigned programs. • Maintained company logs of monthly financial reports, incident reports, and safety reports. • Provided training, development and supervision of Service Supervisors and direct support professionals, with 30 direct reports. • Managed budgets and use of funds in assigned programs. • Maintained company logs of monthly financial reports, incident reports, and safety reports.
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Education
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2007 - 2010
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology -
Ashford University
Master of Arts - MA - in process, Special Education and Teaching
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