Experience

Down Home Ranch Inc

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Day Program Manager

  • Dec 2021 - Present

• Enterprise Program Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Mar 2022

• Vocational Supervisor

  • Jun 2018 - Apr 2019



Camp DRIVE

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

• Camp Director & Founder

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  Manage paperwork and maintain all financials, including documentation needed for 501c3 status. Perform human resource functions, such as recruiting, hiring, and training of staff and volunteers, as well as developing job descriptions. Administer all communication with camper’s families and providers, along with the coordination of contracts at all locations. Collaboratively work with RN and Activity Director in making sure that all concerns are addressed and all camper accommodations are met. Manage contracts with providers to enable individuals in using respite funding to attend camp. Establish connection with the community and represent Camp DRIVE in conferences. Show less



Integral Care-Austin, TX

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

• Administrative Assistant

  • Oct 2014 - Jun 2018

  Render exemplary administrative support to three different teams and division director. Assume a key role in planning and coordinating more than 200 person conferences, to include venue, presenters, exhibitors, registration, food, and hotel accommodations. Prepare weekly reports and present information to leadership teams, while ensuring that all processes are in place for making purchases of supplies and managing of cost. Attend directors meetings and manager meeting and take minutes of the meeting. Show less



A Step Beyond

• Care Coordinator

  • May 2013 - Oct 2014

  Developed community-based resources used in executing services outlined on the Individual Plan of Care Implement Person Directed Plans. Made sure that all of the Texas Administrative Code and Home and Community Based Support regulations were met in managing case load of 30 HCS and TxHmL Clients. Organized schedule of appointments, to include quarterly and annual meeting with clients and support teams. Partnered with Host Home Families in ensuring that all regulations were being met and the individuals were receiving good quality of care. Show less



Down Home Ranch

• Program Specialist

  • Jul 2012 - Mar 2013

  Made substantial contribution in creating employment opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities. Accomplished thorough task analysis and wage determinations to meet requirements for the Department of Labor Special Minimum Wage. Facilitated staff training on job coaching; supported their employment and assisted with implementing new processes for employment opportunities.

• Camp Associate

  • May 2011 - Jul 2012

  Rendered exemplary management on 50 to 60 staff and volunteers, along with 60 campers per week. Performed in-depth research to organize, develop, and correlate training curriculum and in-services. Gained extensive technical proficiency in computer databases used in managing all personal and medical information. Guaranteed proper use and management of budget and completion of billing for campers receiving various funding. Organized roster and assigned staff to teams based on level of need and skills. Administered the recruitment and hiring of staff as needed for summer camp. Show less



Client Services of East Texas

• Job Development Coordinator

  • Sep 2010 - Jan 2012

  Rendered assistance to clients in finding and keeping employment base on information provided by DARS. Streamline operations in overseeing case load of more than 20 clients. Completed training in job coaching, supported employment, and job placement from the Department of Aging and Disability Services. Successfully developed Waco Texas branch and networked with companies in and around Waco Texas to establish partnerships with employers to form workforce opportunities for adults with disabilities. Show less



Community Options Inc.

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Support Staff

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

  Visited residence of adults with intellectual disabilities; trained them for jobs and assisted them in attaining personal goals. Assisted four adults with daily life skills while in the home from cooking to playing games, along with the preparation of shopping list, menus, and purchased supplies that were approved by a dietitian. Visited residence of adults with intellectual disabilities; trained them for jobs and assisted them in attaining personal goals. Assisted four adults with daily life skills while in the home from cooking to playing games, along with the preparation of shopping list, menus, and purchased supplies that were approved by a dietitian.



Down Home Ranch

• Assistant Resident Assistant

  • May 2007 - Dec 2009

  Gained comprehensive experience in both Intermediate Care Facilities ()CF/MR) and Home and Community Based Services(HCS) Medicaid Waver. Delivered direct care staff for 4 to 15 adults with intellectual disabilities. Successfully completed extensive training, which led to being requested to manage house for four months. Maintained proper coordination and management of weekend activities for all of the individuals on the ranch and assigned staff as appropriate. Gained comprehensive experience in both Intermediate Care Facilities ()CF/MR) and Home and Community Based Services(HCS) Medicaid Waver. Delivered direct care staff for 4 to 15 adults with intellectual disabilities. Successfully completed extensive training, which led to being requested to manage house for four months. Maintained proper coordination and management of weekend activities for all of the individuals on the ranch and assigned staff as appropriate.