Experience

HealthWest

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wraparound Team Lead

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  Develop and implement a training curriculum to state, federal, and agency procedures and documentation expectations for 7 new Wraparound Coordinators Coordinate and facilitate Community Team meetings that include multiple community agencies Facilitate the transition of duties and roles of Community Team members from approving wraparound referrals to providing a transition support team for youth reintegrated into Muskegon CountyOne of two SED Waiver leads for Muskegon County for the last five years to utilize the Waiver Support Application to transfer waiver informationUnderstanding of the eligibility criteria for the SED Waiver and ensuring applications met state analysts approval, submitting changes in waiver status as needed, and withdrawing youth from the SED Waiver when appropriateRun reports and communicate deadlines regarding treatment plans, annual treatment plans, 3-month and 6-month assessment tools, 3-month and 6-month surveys, and annual Waiver end dates for each Wraparound Coordinator to ensure agency and state fidelity standards are met in a timely mannerModel and promote the 12 Michigan Best Practice Values of Child Well-Being, Family Focused, Safety, Individualized, Culturally Competent, Direct Practice and System Persistence, Community Based, Strengths Based, Parent-Professional Partnership, Collaboration and Community Support, Social and Informal Networks, Outcome Based, and Cost Effective and Responsible in all interactions with the Wraparound Team and families servedUse Neogov to complete 3-month, 6-month, and annual performance evaluations for new Wraparound Coordinators and annual performance evaluations for full time Wraparound CoordinatorsMonitor compliance training expectations for each Wraparound Coordinator for the agency, MDHHS 24 hours child specific training, and 16 hours of training specifically for Wraparound Show less

• Wraparound Coordinator

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2018

  Collaborate with community systems, agencies, and families with a culturally competent approachFacilitate wraparound meetings, communicate with team members between meetings, and advocate for the voice of the wraparound team.Building rapport, repairing relationships, validating emotions, and maintaining a neutral stance with families and professionals navigating multiple system involvement. Utilizing community resources and unconventional strategies to meet needsGoal oriented and self-directed approach with case management, face-to-face family or professional contacts, and any other tasks as assigned while maintaining a trauma informed, open-minded, patient, and compassionate skill set.A strengths based approach to navigate concerns and problem solve long term needs in a specified time frame to meet Medicaid guidelines, state fidelity standards, and ensure the identified interventions are utilized and reflecting progress. Show less



Community Mental Health Center, Inc.

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Resource Facilitator

  • Apr 2009 - Dec 2012

  Developed plans for Seriously Emotionally Disturbed children and their families Followed the guidelines of the Community Alternative To Psychiatric Residential Treatment Grant Facilitated family team meetings to monitor the effectiveness of person centered plans Coordinated and monitored the use of funds for unique services Developed plans for Seriously Emotionally Disturbed children and their families Followed the guidelines of the Community Alternative To Psychiatric Residential Treatment Grant Facilitated family team meetings to monitor the effectiveness of person centered plans Coordinated and monitored the use of funds for unique services



Indiana Department Of Child Services

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Family Case Manager

  • Nov 2006 - Apr 2009

  Investigated abuse and neglect allegations by assessing the needs and risks of youth and families Linked, monitored, and coordinated services to work towards reunification, adoption, or independent living Court testimony on the progress and concerns regarding safety and well-being Collaborated with multiple community agencies and systems Investigated abuse and neglect allegations by assessing the needs and risks of youth and families Linked, monitored, and coordinated services to work towards reunification, adoption, or independent living Court testimony on the progress and concerns regarding safety and well-being Collaborated with multiple community agencies and systems



Special Services Unit

• Scottsburg, Indiana

• One-on-one special needs aide

  • Jun 2005 - Nov 2006

  Assisted with sensory exercises, social skills, and providing accommodations to academic requirements Utilized positive behavior interventions to reach social and academic goals Provided prompts and redirection for coping skills and calming strategies Assisted with sensory exercises, social skills, and providing accommodations to academic requirements Utilized positive behavior interventions to reach social and academic goals Provided prompts and redirection for coping skills and calming strategies