Experience

Consumer Support Services, Inc.

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Cuyahoga County Director

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of Cuyahoga County • Assure development of appropriate programs / documentation sheets based on ISP/IHP/IEP • Serve as a liaison between contract therapists, local county boards of DD, guardians, natural supports and ensure implementation of all recommendations • Complete the evaluation of directly supervised subordinates • Adhere to all budgetary standards • Assist with the UIR/MUI process when necessary • Oversee and assist with all HR disciplinary proceedings • Assure all contracted consultation services are delivered



New Avenues to Independence, Inc.

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

• Interim Director of Residential Services

  • Mar 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Provides continuous direction of the overall Residential and Health Services Program, on a daily basis in adherence to regulatory requirements and New Avenues policies and procedures. • Oversees the agency’s coordination of Medicare Part D benefits for consumers and residents. • Ensures program coordination with Day Services, Health Services, Human Resources, Finance department, Maintenance, and Parents/Guardians and others as identified.

• Assistant Director of Residential Services

  • Jun 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Assumes additional responsibilities at the discretion • Ensures and oversees the organization of house meetings, nurse meetings, and is participating in those meetings including Community Based/Employment service meetings along with agency wide meetings.• Participates with discussions and development in coordination implementation plan with Senior Administrative Team regarding Federal and State mandates regarding the downsizing/conversion of ICF/group homes



Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Support Administrator

  • Oct 2016 - May 2019

  Assist individuals and families in identifying issues, concerns, and outcomes that are important to them. Coordinate further assessment of need for services as necessary. • Facilitate the development of a self-directed person-centered plan. Revise plan as needed based on individual concerns, monitoring, quality assurance reviews and MUI prevention plans. • Ensure that services are effectively coordinated by appropriate providers. • Establish an individual’s eligibility for services of County Board of DD



JFSA Cleveland

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

• Regional Coordinator

  • Jun 2014 - Oct 2016

  • Responsible for coordinating and supervising assigned Site Managers in specific region. • Provides oversight, while not so formal supervision to DSP staff • Assures the best quality of care as related to consumer health and safety fiscal and regulatory compliance and client programming • Works in conjunction with the Program Manager to effectively and efficiently respond to MUI’s • Responsible for coordinating and supervising assigned Site Managers in specific region. • Provides oversight, while not so formal supervision to DSP staff • Assures the best quality of care as related to consumer health and safety fiscal and regulatory compliance and client programming • Works in conjunction with the Program Manager to effectively and efficiently respond to MUI’s



Adoption Network Cleveland

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

• Youth Services Coordinator

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2014

  Develop and oversee programs and activities for adopted youth and those in foster care awaiting adoption Collaborate with the Program Director, the Board of Directors, youth constituents and community partners Coordinate and co-facilitate ad hoc and regular groups and trainings for the youth constituents and their families Examples: Youth Speak Out, Get Real Group, and Post Adoption Teen Group Evaluate and implement outreach strategies to increase community and youth participation in activities



Bellefaire JCB

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Cottage Shift Supervisor

  • Oct 2012 - Jan 2013

  Provide administrative supervision to the program and staff including, but not limited to, hiring, supervision, evaluation, disciplinary actions and termination of employees; as well as scheduling and obtaining staff coverage. (added) Support, enhance and evaluate staff skills through positive and effective role modeling and training ensuring consistent and quality service is delivered, as well as leading therapeutic interactions between staff and clients. Provide direct supervision of staff and clients throughout the day, including during instructional, therapeutic, and recreational activities. Responsible for developing (with Director and Cottage Supervisor), supervising and/or delivering appropriate planning’s for each client’s daily morning, after-school, evening, and weekend schedule.



Alexander Youth Network

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Behavioral Health Counselor Supervisor

  • May 2011 - Aug 2012

  Behavioral Health Counselor Supervisor in the Psychiatric Residential Treatment FacilityUtilize activities manual to plan, implement and participate in activities that have a therapeutic value for clients and compliments treatment goalsDocumentation meets agency, state, and federal guidelinesConducts and Participates in individual and group supervisionPositive interaction with families guardians, and other professionals involved in the treatment processCommunicate with and work effectively with the recreation coordinator to plan and implement activities and work with volunteersEffective communication of treatment issues to the treatment team

• Behavioral Health Counselor

  • Jan 2008 - May 2011