Director of ID Services - North Central PA

• Jul 2023 - Present

Director Of Services

• Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

Successfully opened a day habilitation program in Ocean County within 90 days with 20 participants & expanding community-based day habilitation services in Somerset County for NJ DDD/ IDD clients serving over 40 participants. Networking with community leaders for volunteer opportunities at our Somerset County day programs. Providing supervision to program managers and coordinators. Successfully ended SE services and all DVRS programs including Summer Internship. Responsible for reviewing all progress notes for SE clients and transferring clients to a new provider with DVRS support. Show less

Director Of Facilities

• Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

Promoted to Director with responsibilities including;Project manager for multiple residential remodels (i.e; bathrooms, kitchens). Maintained agency vehicle fleet of over 80 vehicles. Supervised over 5 maintenance staff members. Sought multiple estimates if project estimated repair was over $5000. Oversaw the completion of over 20 different home repair / remodel projects that improved capital improvements to our agency residential homes.

Representative Payee Manager

• Jun 2021 - Feb 2022

An advocate and financial liaison for SSI /SSA recipients who receive services from Alternatives. Maintaining client’s eligibility for SSA benefits. Established NJ ABLE accounts for those whom have excessive financial resources to keep their funds safe and usable for future financial needs. Supervised Rep Payee Accountants. Monitored bank accounts and maintained a monthly ledger. Enrolled multiple clients in representative payee services.

Supervised Apartment Living Program Manager

• Feb 2020 - May 2021

24 hour residential program for individuals with an intellectual/developmental disability living in a community residential setting. Writing individualized service plans and short term goals that IDD clients can achieve and maintain their current independence living in their own apartment. Supervising over 10 direct support professionals. Serving on multiple committees that include Health and Safety, Policy and Procedure and volunteering as co-chair for fundraising event the Dignity Dash. Responsible for ensuring 24 hour care staffing and maintain the safety of 7 clients living in their own apartment. Show less

Supportive Living Program Manager

• Apr 2018 - Feb 2020

Coordinated community based support services with over 40 clients in three counties. Assigned staff to support individual clients and coordinated schedules to accompany clients to medical appointments, banking, grocery shopping, community support groups and overall community integration. Supervised five direct support professionals and educated staff about eligibility requirements for HUD, Section 8, SHC, SSI/SSA, & Medicaid to complete government paperwork accurately. Closed the program in 2020 and successfully transferred clients to new service providers. Show less

Day Program Manager

• Jun 2014 - Jun 2018

Designed and started an engaging traditional day program created for adults with disabilities and focus on behavioral challenges. Promoted the agency and its services at various community events. Conducted intakes to onboard clients into the program participants from 4 to 15. Created a day program policy and procedure manual to ensure NJ DDD day program certification standards are being met. Hired and Supervised day program staff that supported clients in various community activities through volunteering and teaching daily living skills. Show less

On-Call Coordinator

• May 2016 - Sep 2022

Weekend On-Call Coordinator for two offices. Manager of incoming call outs, scheduling changes and assistance with handling Maxim mobile app issues. Forwarded all incoming clinical calls to nursing supervisor. Deescalated issues regarding caregiver conduct on shift and promoted client engagement about ongoing care. Rescheduled new caregivers for open shifts left open from office and found coverage last minute for call outs. Documented all calls using eHR Vision system. OnCall from Friday 6pm- Monday at 8am plus all holidays (24hr coverage) for all incoming calls to office. Show less

Therapeutic Support Staff

• Aug 2011 - Jul 2015

Behavioral Health Services to those under the age of 21. Behavioral Health Services to those under the age of 21.

Community Inclusion Specialist/Teen Programs Lead Specialist

• Jan 2011 - Jun 2014

Coordinate and plan meaningful transitional activities for teens who have developmental and intellectual disabilities. Also extensive community outreach to increase knowledge of Via services. Coordinate and plan meaningful transitional activities for teens who have developmental and intellectual disabilities. Also extensive community outreach to increase knowledge of Via services.

Digital Print Lounge Coordinator

• Mar 2007 - Jan 2011

Production Assistant

• Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

Pyrotechnician

• Sep 2005 - Nov 2005

Certified Pyrotechnical Employee for the Jack Is Back 2005 Fall Season. Responsible for transporting and setting off explosives five times a night on top of the Budweiser Beer School located in the Ireland area of the theme park. Certified Pyrotechnical Employee for the Jack Is Back 2005 Fall Season. Responsible for transporting and setting off explosives five times a night on top of the Budweiser Beer School located in the Ireland area of the theme park.