Program Director Memory Care and Behavioral Health at Lincolnwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare

• Jul 2021 - Present

Healthy Aging Behavioral Health Liaison

• Oct 2019 - Jul 2021

Community Relations Coordinator

• Dec 2018 - Oct 2019

Cranston School Committee

• Nov 2008 - Aug 2019

Ward 2 representativeVice Chair January 2015-January 2019 Ward 2 representativeVice Chair January 2015-January 2019

Director Of Social Services

• Nov 2016 - Nov 2018

Director of Social Services and discharge planning for 118 bed short and long term nursing and rehabilitation center Director of Social Services and discharge planning for 118 bed short and long term nursing and rehabilitation center

Lead Elder Service Protective Case Manager

• Jan 2012 - Nov 2016

Provide case management services, including initial contact with clients who were identified as abused or neglected by self or others by State of RI Division of Elderly AffairsLead Abuse/Self Neglect Protective Service Case ManagerCoordinate services with community resources such as elderly care centers, doctors, elderly housing units and home care agenciesProvide crisis intervention and assessment with local police and mental health agenciesProvide client assessment and develop care plansProvide follow up services to elder clients in Home Care programs, Adult Day Services as well as those programs designated by DEA Provide supportive counseling and advocacy to clients and their familiesMaintain accurate reports and statistics as required in State and company data base systems

Elder Services Case Manager

• Jan 2012 - Aug 2013

Regional Rentry Discharge Planner

• Sep 2013 - Jul 2015

Provide comprehensive case management services to offenders at the Rhode IslandAdult Correctional Institution (ACI) prior to release and following release from prison.Provide liaison service to the ACI, Probation and Parole Departments, reentry Councils, mental health and substance abuse treatment agencies, community action agencies, and other relevant state and local agencies.Develop and implement comprehensive discharge plansAssess needs and risk potential for all new and / or established clients.Utilize crisis intervention, stabilization and counseling techniques.Make appropriate and timely referrals to other agencies.Coordinate services with other community resources and interdisciplinary team membersProvide supportive counselingAdvocate for clientsAssist or refer clients for help with substance abuse treatment, financial matters, benefit management and maintain associated paperwork (e.g., medicaid applications, HUD paperwork, etc.).Participate in client conferencesProvide consultation and follow-up communication with law enforcement agencies, community agencies, medical facilities and inpatient units.Facilitate Sex offender/High Risk Offender meetings in Kent and South Counties as well as Westerly probation offices

Director of Activities

• Sep 1998 - Jan 2000

Developed, coordinated, and facilitated therapeutic recreational activity program for 75 unit assisted living and 40 bed skilled nursing unit.Developed and implemented resident care plans, in accordance with the Minimum Data Set (MDS), as part of a multi-disciplinary team including nursing, administration, human resources, social services, dining services, public relations, and admissions.Created promotional programming for community relations and advertising.Responsible for management of full-time and part-time activities staff including Alzheimer's/ Memory Unit