VP Program Operations

• Jun 2023 - Present

Behavioral Consultant

• Sep 2019 - Present

Clinical Director

• Sep 2014 - May 2023

• Create and oversee the implementation of all clinical operations throughout the agency- comprising of 300 employees and 250 members. • Oversee the organizational consistent adherence to clinical quality protocols and regulatory requirements set forth from the department of developmental services. •Construct and implement all PBS/MTSS supports for the agency and work with members of Sr. Management team to obtain buy-in and improve fidelity. • Develop clinical programming recognized by the department of developmental services as the standard for quality care to be shared throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. • Lead the clinical department- (team of 9 clinical staff) to ensure all clinical program is being implemented with fidelity. Each clinical assistant is responsible for all clinical programming for on average of 30 members and 30 staff. • Collaborate regularly with other department directors, executive team, and external leaders for the department of developmental services to ensure fidelity of clinical programming both at CO-OP and throughout the region. • Created and facilitated training on positive behavior supports and philosophy and values to improve quality of services throughout the agency. Show less

Applied Behavior Science Specialist/QMRP

• Oct 2009 - Nov 2013

• Provided community outreach and parent training for caseload of assigned families throughout the Long Island region. • Conducted comprehensive functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans for caseload of assigned individuals following principles of positive behavior support and applied behavior analysis. • Developed and implemented person centered service plans in collaboration with other members of the treatment team. • Provided clinical crisis intervention for individuals with significant behavioral challenges. • Provided individual and group training to direct support professionals to ensure a quality service was maintained. Show less

Transition Coordinator

• Aug 2006 - Oct 2009

• Conducted intakes and reviewed educational assessments in order to determine eligibility for Medicaid services. • Held regular face to face observations to create and maintain appropriate services for transitioning students. • Acted as an advocate and counselor for young adults with special needs and their families to prepare them for adult services.• Researched and networked, and with agencies in order to develop a concrete individualized transition plan for each student. • Chaired bi-annual service plan meetings with each individual’s primary support team to maintain quality of services.• Worked with school districts to take part in IEP and exit planning. • Presented trainings at large conferences and workshops to inform families about transition services. Show less

Service Coordinator

• Mar 2005 - Aug 2006

• Held monthly observations for an assigned caseload. • Collaborated with each individual’s team at least quarterly to ensure consistency throughout multiple settings. • Chaired bi-annual meetings with each individual’s circle of supports to maintain current services.• Monitored and documented progress made by each individual. • Researched OMRDD certified agencies and made referrals when necessary. • Documented all necessary case activity ordered by the state of New York.