Vice President

• Apr 2023 - Present

Director of Community Based Services

• Apr 2015 - Present

Regional Director of Employment

• Apr 2014 - Present

Director of Employment Services

• Sep 2006 - Present

• Supervise and train a staff of two program managers and 50 direct support staff.• Supervise a caseload of seventy four individuals with developmental disabilities or acquired brain injuries who are currently employed or seeking employment.• Negotiate and maintain employment contracts with local businesses who employ program participants.• Participate in the Employment Leadership Committee for the State of NH Developmental Services• Collaborate in the development and execution of the Manchester Project SEARCH Program to address transitional students employment needs in innovative and cost effective ways. • Supervise the financials of over a million dollar operating budget while constantly finding ways to cut costs. • Ensure compliance with all He-M Day Service regulations for the state of NH• Ensure compliance with of the Department of Labor regulations for the State of NH• Network with local colleges and universities to create mutually beneficial opportunities for students and clients through a tutoring and employment mentoring program.• Continuously develop new programming to meet changing financial and customer needs. Show less

Senior Director of Residential and Nursing Services

• Oct 2021 - Apr 2023

Guidance Counselor Intern

• Sep 2007 - May 2008

Ran Social Skills groups for children grades K-12. Met with students individually to discuss mental health concerns. Taught classroom lessons in guidance curriculum. Ran Social Skills groups for children grades K-12. Met with students individually to discuss mental health concerns. Taught classroom lessons in guidance curriculum.

Senior Community Support Specialist

• Sep 2006 - Sep 2007

Mentored a team of four staff, and five interns. Worked to support individuals living independently in the community. Accessed resources, set and implemented individualized goals, documented and reported progress and concerns, and assisted at meetings in advocating for client needs and wishes. Coordinated community support class curriculums to accommodate a variety of learning needs. Mentored a team of four staff, and five interns. Worked to support individuals living independently in the community. Accessed resources, set and implemented individualized goals, documented and reported progress and concerns, and assisted at meetings in advocating for client needs and wishes. Coordinated community support class curriculums to accommodate a variety of learning needs.

Autism Paraprofessional

• Sep 2004 - Jun 2006

Worked one-on-one with core skill children on the autism spectrum aged 3-6. Collaborated with classroom teacher, occupational and speech therapists to problem solve and implement individualized curriculum. Conducted one-on-one applied behavioral analysis sessions with students, as well as structured group activities. Worked one-on-one with core skill children on the autism spectrum aged 3-6. Collaborated with classroom teacher, occupational and speech therapists to problem solve and implement individualized curriculum. Conducted one-on-one applied behavioral analysis sessions with students, as well as structured group activities.

Social Work Intern

• Jan 2004 - May 2004

Worked in conjuction with the homelessness liaison for the Manchester School District. Met with families, veterans, and the homeless to identify individualized needs, and linked to these individuals to services that best met those needs. Worked in conjuction with the homelessness liaison for the Manchester School District. Met with families, veterans, and the homeless to identify individualized needs, and linked to these individuals to services that best met those needs.

Life Skills Coach

• 2000 - 2004

Direct support position working 1:1 with a woman with Down's Syndrome to increase safety skills and community awareness. Assisted in securing independent employment and fostering natural supports. Direct support position working 1:1 with a woman with Down's Syndrome to increase safety skills and community awareness. Assisted in securing independent employment and fostering natural supports.