Experience

LynxDx

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Test Site Technician ll

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  -Lead a team in carrying out the daily operations of COVID Testing in the Detroit Public School Community District (DPSCD). -Transported the team and equipment in company vehicle to test sites. -Ensured sanitation of test site equipment and proper as well as efficient set up of all equipment. -Provided excellent customer service to students, staff and all other affiliates. -Lead meetings with staff members to maintain and promote staff training and development. -Met with teachers, principals, health superintendent and other school officials to obtain a synergistic outcome of the daily operations at each test site. -Assisted with patient registration, sample collection, and various needs of the customer. -Participated in daily all staff debriefing meetings where this writer provided updates for the operations manager. -Perform other duties as directed. Show less



Ruth Ellis Center

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Family Transition Social Worker

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2020

  Conducted new resident admissions tasks. Medication administration trainer for staff. Developed transition plans along with the family, the youth, and the agency's treatment staff. Facilitated and monitored all care coordination activities for all Ruth House youth. Met with families monthly to conduct care coordination to eliminate barriers and ensure families access services needed to fulfill the DHHS parent-agency agreement, to secure stability after reunification, and to maintain at least monthly visits with their youth. Maintained reporting and youth documentation as outlined in DHHS regulations. Assisted in making placement decisions along with the residential director. Assisted in locating biological or chosen kinship family and involving them in the youth permanency plan. Organized and facilitated family team meetings. Assisted with crisis situations, including but not limited to participation during after hours in cases of mental, psychiatric, and police emergencies involving the youth. Support positive LGBTQ identity development by acting as an advocate for the family and the youth in the community as well as being a role model constantly helping families learn how to best support their youth when confronted by discrimination. Assisted the Residential Director as requested. Reporting Requirements: Reports to DHHS/JJ and the court system (as indicated by DHHS regulations), Monitoring and updating the medical administration record, Transition plan, Family visitation reports, Court reports, Initial/Updated Service Plans, Case Notes Show less

• Interim Residential Director

  • Mar 2014 - Jun 2016

  Director of the day to day operations of a residential treatment program for foster care youth while supervising youth specialists, Residential Supervisor, Social Services Worker. Reviewed admissions criteria for incoming residents. Proofread and sign off/approved on treatment plans and incident reports. Held staff meetings to train, develop update staff. Disciplined and coached staff as needed. Held supervision meetings with youth specialists, residential supervisor, educational planner and social services worker for their personal growth and development. Created the staff schedule. Since employment with the agency, worked closely with the residential supervisor, executive director and other administrative and professional staff to meet licensing requirements and as a result successfully passed yearly licensing audits. Assisted the agency in preparing for licensure with Commission on Accreditation Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Ensured all policies and procedures are being followed and that the unit remains in compliance with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) foster care and Juvenile Justice System rules and regulations. Ensured the unit is tour ready at all times. Participated in strategic planning meetings with Executive Director and Board members. Speaker at the Michigan Federation For Children and Families. Conducted quarterly and as needed internal audits to prepare for licensing audits with the Division of Child Welfare Licensing. Show less

• Residential Manager

  • Apr 2010 - Feb 2012

  Managed the day to day operations of two residential programs. I was also the case manager as well as the educational planner. Managed the day to day operations of two residential programs. I was also the case manager as well as the educational planner.



Girlstown Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Residential Treatment Worker

  • Feb 2009 - Apr 2010

  Ensured the residents were meeting their daily expectations and actively participating in their treatment. Transported residents to appointments, school, activities, etc. Ensured the residents were meeting their daily expectations and actively participating in their treatment. Transported residents to appointments, school, activities, etc.



Vista Maria

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Teamleader

  • Nov 2003 - Oct 2008

  Managed 10 -12 staff in a mental health unit of 28 adolescent girls. Managed 10 -12 staff in a mental health unit of 28 adolescent girls.



Health Care Innovations

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team leader/Home Health Aide

  • Jul 2000 - Sep 2003

  Assisted the Care Manager with the day to day operations of client services within the Share the Care program. Facilitated the daily personal needs of the elderly. Provided emotional support for clients and their families. Data entry as it relates to billing and revenue. Operated medical equipment. Ensured that medication is administered properly and on time. Assured that afternoon staff completed all accountabilities and any other assigned tasks. Trained and developed staff. Assisted the manager in making the schedule. Show less