Cassandra Sissom
Executive Director at Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor
State of Missouri -
Licenced Professional Counselor
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Licensed Professional Counselor [Supervisor]
State of Missouri
Experience
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Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis
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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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Sep 2019 - Present
Provide overall leadership of the organization and responsible for aligning activities and the team with the strategic vision. Responsible for the advancement and fundraising activities to build a stable and engaged donor base. Focus on expanding the network of supporters, partners, and friends. Ensure income goals are set and met and commensurate with defined needs, expand and diversify funding sources. Ensure the organization remains in compliance with federal, state, and local relation and standards; ensure active committees meet regularly and work towards goals defined by the strategic plan, Build and maintain a motivated, effective and accountable team of staff and volunteers, establish a positive culture promotion team collaboration, development, and retention. Supervise the program team to help ensure the establishment and achievement of desired successes and outcomes, develop infrastructure for program effectiveness and growth Show less
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Program Director and Administrator
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Feb 2017 - Present
Provide leadership direction and oversight of residential, community-based and college/university based programming reporting to the Board of Directors. Monitor progress toward the the achievement of programmatic goals, regular evaluation of programs for quality and effectiveness, and develop recommendations for strategic growth. Identify and secure resources required to meet program goals including establishing and maintaining community partnerships with other non-profit organizations and educational institutions. Ensure that programs are run in accordance with organization policies, the Boys Hope Girls Hope Policies and Procedures Governing Program Operations, and in compliance with state licensing standards and regulations. Ensure that a positive relationship is maintained with licensing authority and National Office. Supervise and evaluate the performance of all program staff functions. Establish and monitor systems for all appropriate record keeping required by law and policy. Delegate duties and projects in an effective and orderly manner. Formulate and oversee annual budgets for approval by the Board of Directors. Project future resource needs, including funding, staffing, buildings and materials, and develop plans for adequate resources to achieve organizational goals and strategic planning. Show less
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Great Circle
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Associate Director Autism Services: Residential
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May 2014 - Jan 2017
Provide leadership direction, program development and execution of all Autism Residential 36 bed programming. Ensure compliance with Joint Commission regulations, as well as all other accrediting entities. Develop and oversee assigned campus budget $4.6 million annually. Manage and maintain program census at budgeted capacities. Recruit, develop, retain, and manage Cottage Life Supervisors, Certified Occupational Therapists Associates, Behavior Therapists, Respite Coordinator, Case Manager, and Clinical Therapist. Ensure autism residential treatment interventions are evidence based and implemented throughout the cottage programming. Ensure open and transparent communication between all departments on the St. Louis Campus Show less
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Bridgeway Behavioral Health
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Licensed Professional Counselor
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Nov 2011 - May 2014
Counseled at-risk adolescents in group and individual settings in an intensive afterschool outpatient treatment setting using a variety of treatment interventions such as Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Experiential interventions. Assessed clients using various methods, and developed treatment plans to address all identified areas of need including: school, family, trauma history, substance abuse, legal, mental health, and character development, while documenting per CARF standards. Regularly collaborated with all involved parties and stakeholders to ensure holistic treatment. Supported families through psychoeducational and process group therapies, family counseling and crisis interventions. Facilitated psychoeducational lectures, discussions, activities, art interventions and chemical dependency education groups for up to 30 adolescents weekly. Supervised practicum and internship students. Trained new clinical staff members on Bridgeway policy, procedures and documentation practices. Site trainer and subject matter expert for ClaimTrak (electronic documentation database). Served on ClaimTrak implementation team across organization. Show less
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Behavior Intervention Services
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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PCA
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Jul 2009 - Sep 2013
Implemented behavior plans, using ABA therapy, for autistic individuals, in the home environment to maximize the individuals’ potential. Encouraged the development of academic, social, and behavioral skills. Collaborated with team members and the individuals’ families to ensure that all needs of the individual were met. Implemented behavior plans, using ABA therapy, for autistic individuals, in the home environment to maximize the individuals’ potential. Encouraged the development of academic, social, and behavioral skills. Collaborated with team members and the individuals’ families to ensure that all needs of the individual were met.
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Valley Hope Addiction Treatment & Recovery
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Counselor
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Aug 2010 - Nov 2011
Developed and implemented Intensive Outpatient treatment program, counseling individuals struggling with long-term recovery from opiate dependence. Developed managed, integrated, and implemented individualized treatment plans for all assigned patients to meet each individual patient's needs during and after treatment with a focus on each patient's future ability to remain abstinent from alcohol and drugs, while producing timely and high quality supporting documentation to JCAHO standards. Effectively collaborated with all members of the treatment planning team, while ensuring effective communication and participation with all relevant and interested external parties including family members, agencies, managed care organizations, and insurance companies. Continued with follow up contact and appropriate communication with all assigned patients for at least one full year after discharge. Provided in person and online psychoeducational interactive lectures. Show less
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Sylvan Learning Centers
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United States
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Education Management
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400 - 500 Employee
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Director of Education
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Feb 2007 - May 2009
•Facilitated center growth 20 % by communicating recommendations for program prescriptions and offering additional programs to families. Identified, developed, and provided teacher and staff training and monthly meetings to assure adherence to instructional policies and procedures. Developed, implemented, and facilitated formal training procedures for all new staff, and continuing education trainings for teachers. Managed staff and addressed center needs, while ensuring student and families were being served to the best of the center’s ability. Administered skill and progress assessments and interpreted results; wrote goal-based programs for students, as well as, monitored student programs for performance. Show less
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Education
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2008 - 2010
Saint Louis University
Master of Arts (MA), Human Development Counseling -
2018 - 2020
Missouri Baptist University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Organizational Leadership -
2004 - 2007
Southeast Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Clinical Psychology -
Saint Louis University
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Saint Louis University
Master's degree, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor -
Missouri Baptist University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Organizational Leadership
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