Experience

Wabash Valley Hospital

• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Valley Enterprises Coordinator

  • Sep 2013 - Present

  Hire and train new staff; monitor proper documentation codes and bills in Credible software system; provide education on employment support, client interactions, mental health diagnoses, entitlements and work incentives, etc; complete annual staff evaluations, review time cards, approve travel vouchers, boost staff morale and maintain a positive and cooperative work environment.Participate in ongoing Quality Improvement projects; monitor and coordinate all new program referrals, monitor staff productivity and program budgets/expenses; perform audits and ensure program policies and procedures meet the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.Conduct and attend weekly staff meetings, administrative meetings, quarterly reviews with Vocational Rehabilitation, and state-wide quarterly meetings with the Indiana Counsil Employment Services Committee to advocate client needs to the Division of Mental Health and Addiction. Show less

• Employment Support Specialist

  • Jun 2010 - Present

  Assist individuals, with mental health diagnoses, in obtaining and maintaining employment.Teach employment related skills, job seeking skills, and provide job coaching within the Supported Employment Model.Assess each client's areas of interest, past work history, strengths, talents, available supports, and possible employment difficulties.Work with clients to build an individualized plan for employment, which includes their vocational goal and any accommodations they may need to be successful.Work cooperatively with Vocational Rehabilitation Services and coordinate with clients Case Managers, Therapists, and Doctors.Manage a caseload of about 20-40 clients. Show less