Experience

COUNTY OF LEHIGH

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Aging Care Manager (APS)

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  - Protective Services Unit- Provide specialized case management services to at-risk clients under the Older Adults Protective Services Act. - Work is performed in compliance with the regulations from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.- Investigate and document reports of neglect, physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.- Evaluate at risk clients and environments.- Develop and assist with the implementations of specific plans to mitigate client risk.- Connect clients with community resources and benefits as needed.- Complete ongoing monitoring and assessments of clients and individual settings as needed.



Gracefull Progress

• Senior Coordinator

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  - Facilitate wavier participant intake process, updating participant and support team on wavier standards, expectations, and PA AWW policies.- Assist participants in the development of individual service plans (ISP) that promote individuality, choice, and control of their everyday lives.- Work with outside entities (both state and local) to allow participants full utilization of life skill resources.- Develop and assist with the implementation and monitoring of goals and objectives related to the participants ISP.- Compose detailed reports, service notes, and all related documentation, to assist with maintaining an updated participant file, eligibility, and waiver compliance.



Abilities in Motion

• SC Field Supervisor

  • Sep 2018 - Apr 2019

  - Monitor SC communication, plan development, and production- Conduct weekly professional development meetings with each employee- Ensure resolution and follow up to participant issues, concerns and new interest- Develop individual goals for each employee with measureable objectives to be monitored with daily tracking sheets- Conduct monthly team meetings to ensure understanding of company vision, policy updates, and new information- Accompany SCs during participant visits and follow up with input related to participant ISP, and professional development- Address complaints or major concerns with policy review as needed- Conduct trainings related to new Managed Care base waiver services

• SUPPORTS COORDINATOR

  • Dec 2012 - Sep 2018

  - Assist participants in accessing, and maintaining home and community based services as needed.(Commcare, PDA, ACT 150, Independence, and Attendant Care)- Maintain individual care plans, participant eligibility, and ensure all client care needs are met while communicating with all PA Waiver providers, and outside entities, both state and local.- Implement plans to address in-home health and safety risk factors and prevent service interruptions.- Compose crisis intervention plans, and individual back up resources as needed, with daily reports submitted through HCSIS and SAMS.



Liberty Resources Inc

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Community Supports Coordinator

  • Oct 2009 - Dec 2012

  - Assist clients in researching, acquiring, and maintaining in-home and community services related to various physical and mental limitations.- Advocate, identify, and develop, services on behalf of individuals and their families, with the goal of teaching them the ability to access supports on their own. - Assist clients in researching, acquiring, and maintaining in-home and community services related to various physical and mental limitations.- Advocate, identify, and develop, services on behalf of individuals and their families, with the goal of teaching them the ability to access supports on their own.



Mount Trexler Manor

• Adult Mentor Supervisor

  • Jul 2008 - Oct 2009

  - Supervise, develop, and oversee staff mentoring of young adults with mental disabilities.- Assist in the development of service plans encouraging our clients to build positive independent living skills and family relations.- Worked with a diverse list of cognitive limitations including; Down syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Autism, Asperger's, Early Dementia, and Attention Deficit Disorder. - Supervise, develop, and oversee staff mentoring of young adults with mental disabilities.- Assist in the development of service plans encouraging our clients to build positive independent living skills and family relations.- Worked with a diverse list of cognitive limitations including; Down syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Autism, Asperger's, Early Dementia, and Attention Deficit Disorder.



KidsPeace

• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Treatment Team Supervisor

  • May 2006 - Jul 2008

  - Assist in the training and development of new employees- Develop individual treatment plans for clients.- Over 100 Training hours including; OSHA, JACHO, PCM, CPR/FIRST AID, AND HIPPA.- Assist parents with post-treatment resources.- Worked with a diverse list of cognitive limitations including but not limited to; Down syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Autism, Asperger's, and Attention Deficit Disorder.

• Child Care Counselor

  • Aug 2002 - May 2006

  - Monitor client interactions and behaviors to maintain a positive unit environment, while assisting in managing daily activities and structure of clients- Assist with development of individual care plans and educational programing- Facilitate family visitation to ensure and comfortable setting for treatment discussion