Experience

Lifeworks Arc

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director

  • Jul 2012 - Present

  Director with over 10 years experience overseeing a Day Habilitation program for adults with developmental delays with a focus on supporting people with complex medical needs Provide leadership and guidance as the leader of a management team in long and short-term planning development, organization, and evaluation of the Day Habilitation program, and in the daily operation of the program, ensuring safety and maintenance in the program. Oversee and manage curriculum development and… Show more Director with over 10 years experience overseeing a Day Habilitation program for adults with developmental delays with a focus on supporting people with complex medical needs Provide leadership and guidance as the leader of a management team in long and short-term planning development, organization, and evaluation of the Day Habilitation program, and in the daily operation of the program, ensuring safety and maintenance in the program. Oversee and manage curriculum development and support Case Managers to assess and set goals and objectives, develop plans of action/teaching techniques for persons served in the group, and integrate the goals of each person’s service plans and transition plans into the group curriculum Worked with architect for number of months to help design new and upgrade facility in new location. Managed move to new building and the extensive expansion of staff and services Administer and interpret assessments to determine each individual’s skill level on a regular basis and as needed. Supervise the implementation of the DHSP and maintain individual’s confidential records. Assist in overseeing and ensuring all documentation is completed within timelines and meets Mass Health regulations. Maintain communications with various agencies, including the Department of Developmental Services, MassHealth, and MART, as well as numerous residential and therapeutic interdisciplinary teams to ensure the needs of each individual served are met Ensure upkeep of all accreditations and safety compliances as well as budgets and finances Show less Director with over 10 years experience overseeing a Day Habilitation program for adults with developmental delays with a focus on supporting people with complex medical needs Provide leadership and guidance as the leader of a management team in long and short-term planning development, organization, and evaluation of the Day Habilitation program, and in the daily operation of the program, ensuring safety and maintenance in the program. Oversee and manage curriculum development and… Show more Director with over 10 years experience overseeing a Day Habilitation program for adults with developmental delays with a focus on supporting people with complex medical needs Provide leadership and guidance as the leader of a management team in long and short-term planning development, organization, and evaluation of the Day Habilitation program, and in the daily operation of the program, ensuring safety and maintenance in the program. Oversee and manage curriculum development and support Case Managers to assess and set goals and objectives, develop plans of action/teaching techniques for persons served in the group, and integrate the goals of each person’s service plans and transition plans into the group curriculum Worked with architect for number of months to help design new and upgrade facility in new location. Managed move to new building and the extensive expansion of staff and services Administer and interpret assessments to determine each individual’s skill level on a regular basis and as needed. Supervise the implementation of the DHSP and maintain individual’s confidential records. Assist in overseeing and ensuring all documentation is completed within timelines and meets Mass Health regulations. Maintain communications with various agencies, including the Department of Developmental Services, MassHealth, and MART, as well as numerous residential and therapeutic interdisciplinary teams to ensure the needs of each individual served are met Ensure upkeep of all accreditations and safety compliances as well as budgets and finances Show less



THE ARC OF SOUTH NORFOLK INC

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • May 2011 - Jul 2012

  Supervised team of Case Managers in a Day Habilitation classroom in Westwood Designed classroom curriculum activities for each week including community integration, exercise, painting, and nutritional programs.

• Case Manager

  • Dec 2009 - May 2011

  Worked with interdisciplinary team to promote independent living skills for participants in an adult therapeutic day program in Westwood