Experience

Brain Injury Services

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

• ADAPT Clubhouse Manager

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  - Supervise the daily operation of the Clubhouse, ensuring that the daily schedule is adhered to while implementing IBICA Clubhouse Standards.- Conduct tours, referrals and assessments.- Engage members in planning and carrying out program initiatives & achieving ISP goals.- Maintain individual member records per policies and procedures manual.- Develop, maintain and implement Policies and Procedures.- Monitor, evaluate and maintain programmatic budget.- Participate in outreach and marketing activities to inform the local community of the Clubhouse.- Coordinate services with internal staff and outside agencies; developing liaisons with various state agencies (i.e Department of Rehabilitative Services, Bridge Program).- Recruit, select, hire, train, supervise and evaluate Unit Coordinators.- Provide monthly reports in a timely manner to the Deputy Director while assisting with regular program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.- Responsible for overall safety and progress of members and staff.

• ADAPT Clubhouse Unit Coordinator

  • Feb 2019 - Feb 2021

  Enabling adults living with brain injury to improve vocational skills in 5 different domains including Communications, Community Resources, Culinary & Nutrition, Horticulture, and Maintenance.• Develop, implement, and coordinate work unit activities and volunteer community outings based upon the needs and interests of the members.• Serve on case management team for member planning for up to 20 members and providing primary case management to 5 members, adhering to case management policies and procedures.• Train, supervise, and evaluate 15 members’ progress and participation in the Clubhouse program and activities.• With member collaboration, develop, monitor, and update individualized service plans and progress reports as per Clubhouse policies and procedures.• Assist with regular program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.• Design, implement, and evaluate behavior interventions based on positive behavioral support methodology.



Community Connections, Inc.

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Rehabilitation Specialist & Clinical Peer Reviewer

  • Apr 2016 - Feb 2019

  • Provided high-intensity services to a caseload of 12 adults diagnosed with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities while case-sharing 120 clients within ACT team. • Collaborated with clients to revise treatment plans every 6 months to assist with problem solving, resource development, and symptom management skills within treatment domains. • Adapted to variable circumstances in communities resulting from crisis, utilizing problem-solving ability. • Wrote daily clinical documentation and reports in compliance with agency policy and 25 hour weekly productivity requirement. • Performed duties as Clinical Peer Reviewer, conducting weekly review of assigned clinical case notes and evaluating for medical necessity and quality of care; presenting findings to reviewed group and attending bi-weekly audit meetings. • Coordinated referrals and complete regular assessments on all clients on caseload.



AmeriCorps YESS (Youth Economic Self-Sufficiency) Program

• Dayton, Ohio Area

• Employment Specialist at Homefull

  • Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

  State AmeriCorps program partnering with local nonprofits to provide services encouraging self-sufficiency, primarily to youth in the Dayton area. • Regularly meet with 35 assigned clients for employment and career preparation counseling; writing and editing resumes and other employment-related documents; facilitating mock interviews; occasionally arrange transportation to job interviews • Attend weekly training sessions pertaining to local resources and self-sufficiency coaching • Research employment positions and workshops to incorporate in monthly newsletter



UpDayton

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Campus Catalyst

  • Oct 2014 - May 2015

  Initiative to spur economic growth in the city of Dayton. • Led one annual event involving Wright State University and Sinclair Community College by managing student campus representatives. This was a networking event to get acquainted. • Scheduled event dates and times in accordance with given deadlines. • Networked with local businesses for participation and donations to provide funds for student involvement at events. Initiative to spur economic growth in the city of Dayton. • Led one annual event involving Wright State University and Sinclair Community College by managing student campus representatives. This was a networking event to get acquainted. • Scheduled event dates and times in accordance with given deadlines. • Networked with local businesses for participation and donations to provide funds for student involvement at events.



University of Dayton

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Library Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - May 2015

  • Assisted University of Dayton students and staff directly with locating materials and necessary information for curriculum, particularly in the Education department. • Operated Millennium Circulation system to check in and out materials, update patron records, and make financial transactions. • Maintained library organization by shelving and arranging materials daily, including textbooks, standardized test kits, models, books, CDs, and DVDs among others. • Assisted University of Dayton students and staff directly with locating materials and necessary information for curriculum, particularly in the Education department. • Operated Millennium Circulation system to check in and out materials, update patron records, and make financial transactions. • Maintained library organization by shelving and arranging materials daily, including textbooks, standardized test kits, models, books, CDs, and DVDs among others.



Monco Enterprises Inc.

• Dayton, Ohio Area

• Student Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Program providing employment opportunities and training for developmentally disabled populations. • Organized an art therapy program for 20 adults with developmental disabilities. Comprised various mediums of art. • Marketed artists’ work to sell to local customers for profit. • Collaborated with supervisors to coordinate annual summer project by delegating responsibilities to program recipients while organizing deadlines. • Assisted program recipients with food preparation, monitored medicinal intake daily.



Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley

• Dayton, Ohio Area

• Family Stabilization & Support Program Intern

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Service for individuals and families in need providing resources and support. •Met and scheduled with assigned clients on a daily basis •Referred clients to beneficial local resources partnering with CSS •Registered clients for food assistance •Assisted clients acquiring necessary skills to become self-sufficient Service for individuals and families in need providing resources and support. •Met and scheduled with assigned clients on a daily basis •Referred clients to beneficial local resources partnering with CSS •Registered clients for food assistance •Assisted clients acquiring necessary skills to become self-sufficient