Experience

Arc of Westchester

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

• Community Choices Director

  • Jun 2009 - Present

  Major responsibilities include:*Oversee and ensure the delivery of Day Habilitation, Prevocational and Supported Employment Services. Develop systems that ensure all regulations are met and billing is supported through accurate documentation.*Ensures accurate and timely completion of quarterly reports and program reviews related to OPTS and Enhanced Supported Employment Grants.*Develop, monitor and presented a 3 million dollar budget yielding annual surplus for 6 consecutive years.*Active participant in multiple learning circles to develop and carry out strategic plans for the agency.*Completed billing for all programs under OPWDD and Medicaid Waiver Services.*Employs various sales techniques and strategies in an effort to locate and secure community based employment.*Works with businesses, agencies and organizations to remove employment barriers, and resolve issues related to community integration and the independence of people with disabilities.*Works effectively with individuals, families, department directors, and other employees as well as individuals and groups in the community to develop appropriate community based opportunities and/or employment.*Develop, evaluate and improve upon current systems and practices.*Supervise Manager of Community Options, Coordinator's of Community Choices, Community Options Planner(s), Coordinator of Employment and Community Opportunities, Job Developer(s), Administrative Assistant and additional staff.Selective Accomplishments:*Oversaw the development of employment opportunities for 80% of the program participants*Transition 55 persons from center-based workshops to a variety of employment opportunities*Increased young adult participants from 16-37 in less than 6 months*Developed 15 new employment opportunities and 13 volunteer opportunities in less than 1 year*Participated in developing an OPTS grant that resulted in $850,000 award*2012 Westchester Business Council Rising Star Top 40 under 40 Show less

• Manager of Community Options

  • Feb 2005 - Jun 2009

  Major responsibilities include:*Oversight and supervision of community based blended Prevocational and Day Habilitation Program.*Development and monitoring of the budget for program.*Completed all billing for programs under OPWDD and Medicaid Waiver Services.*Establish and supervise "Person Center Plans" for consumers and ensure that plans are being implemented.*Track and report progress to ensure program meets all OPWDD and OPTS regulations.*Assist consumers in moving from center-based programs to community based opportunities.*Develop community-based employment, work related experiences and volunteer opportunities.*Prepare and maintain case files and reports.*Supervise Community Options Planner(s) and Community Integration Specialists Show less

• Waiver Services Specialist

  • Apr 2004 - Feb 2005

  Major responsibilities include:*Review ISP reports to ensure compliance with Agency, State and Federal regulations.*Review all Waiver records to determine compliance with all applicable regulations, quality of care issues, agency policy and philosophy, and client rights.*Prepare written reports of regulatory non-compliance and recommend resolutions.*Conduct and supervise Day Habilitation activities.



Opengate

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

• Community Residence Manager

  • 1999 - 2003

  Major responsibilities include:*Manage 24-hour care for developmentally disabled adults*Responsible for internal review and quality assurance*Manage consumer finances and billings*Write ResHab plans, case conference reports and run IDT meetings*Coordinate medical appointments, home visits and recreational activities*Active member of Behavioral Analysis and Daily Rounds Committees*Supervise 22 Direct Care Employees

• Assistant ICF House Manager

  • 1998 - 1999

  Major responsibilities include:*Create and implement programs and activities for daily living*Plan creative and engaging recreational activities*Prepare quarterly and annual progress reports*Member of agency interdisciplinary tream

• Direct Care Counselor

  • 1994 - 1998

  Major responsibilities include:*Implement and manage agency programs*Administer medication*Transport consumers for vocational & medical appointments, recreation and other needs*Attended and reported at case conferences