To obtain a position where I can utilize my skills and abilities developed through my training, education and employment experience with an opportunity for professional growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Administrator
Coastline ARF & Pacific Coast Learning Center
01.2020 - Current
Recruiting, selecting, training and supervising assigned DSPs and maintaining employee files.
Overseeing, coordinating and providing ongoing DSP development and training of to all DSPs.
Processing referrals and conducting intakes in collaboration with the behavioral and other consultants.
Coordinating and participating in the development, ongoing revisions, and updates consumers’ ISPs, behavior support, and skills training plans.
Ensuring all daily documentation including medication administration records are maintained.
Ensuring that the facilities and company vehicles are well maintained.
Coordinating and documenting consumers’ medical, dental, psychiatric, behavioral, nursing and other consultations and maintaining all records.
Collaborating with SDRC, CCL, consumers’ day program, involved family, and anyone else in their circle of support.
Evaluating consumer progress toward IPP/ISP objectives and appropriateness of placement in writing and providing a copy of the report, with consent to SDRC on a quarterly basis and as needed. Participating in quarterly progress meetings and other meetings as needed.
Ensuring the safety and well being of all consumers. Reporting and documenting all unusual occurrences, special incidents and all instances of know or suspected abuse or neglect.
Preparing weekly/monthly DSP and consumer work/activity schedules and menus.
Coordinating and providing assigned evaluations of DSP performance towards achieving positive consumer outcome and company’s goals and objectives. Identifying barriers to progress and how they can be overcome.
Collaborating with the Licensee regarding the area of budgeting and fiscal matters.
Participating in CEU courses as required to maintain certification(s).
Performing duties of Coastline and or Pacific Coast Learning Center direct support staff when necessary.
Operations Director
SAILS Group
04.2017 - 09.2019
Provide direct supervision and support to 7 Facility Administrators.
Regular quality assurance inspections of facilities.
Ensure quality of services and supports provided to all clients.
Supervision of company vehicles. Scheduling maintenance and repairs as needed.
Ensuring completion of CEUs and scheduling training throughout the year.
Conducting weekly team meetings.
Communication with external agencies, family members and conservators.
Budgeting and planning of activities.
Leading by example.
Schedules and payroll.
Review of special incident reports.
Review company policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
Assist with other tasks assigned by supervisors.
Day Program Administrator
SAILS San Diego
02.2015 - 03.2017
Providing direct consumer care, supervision, program planning and accurate documentation.
Reviewing consumer data and planning for team meetings.
Communication with SDRC, CCL, behavior consultant, ARF facilities and families.
Medication administration.
Efficiently managing maladaptive behavior in the facility and out in the community.
Activity Planning.
Managing a facility of 31 Clients and 11 Staff.
Providing Staff support.
Being a leader.
Being a role model.
Working on schedules and payroll.
Attending all required trainings.
Reviewing company policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
Training staff.
Planning recreational activities, scheduling practice of skills/goals as well as vocational activities both in the facility and out in the community.
Attending consumer IPP meetings as well as quarterly, semi-annual and annual meetings.
Assisting with other tasks assigned by supervisors.
ARF Administrator
SAILS San Diego
06.2012 - 03.2017
Providing direct consumer care, supervision, program planning and accurate documentation.
Reviewing consumer data and planning for team meetings.
Communicating with SDRC, CCL, doctors, pharmacies, behavior consultant, schools, day programs and parents.
Medication administration.
Efficiently managing maladaptive behavior in the facility and out in the community.
Activity Planning.
Managing a facility of 5 consumers and 8 staff.
Providing staff support.
Being a leader.
Being a role model.
Working on schedules and payroll.
Attending all required trainings.
Reviewing company policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
Training staff.
Planning recreational activities, scheduling practice of skills as well as vocational activities both in the facility and out in the community.
Attending consumer IEP and IPP meetings as well as quarterly, semi-annual and annual meetings.
Working on a belongings inventory for 5 consumers and for the facility.
Grocery shopping.
Preparing healthy menus on a weekly basis.
Assisting with other tasks assigned by supervisors.
Mentor
Learning Academy, TERI Inc.
03.2011 - 06.2014
Introducing new staff to coworkers and teachers for assigned students.
Explaining company policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
Providing assistance to new staff for the proper understanding of student IEP and ABS plans.
Assisting with behavior observation data.
Provide support to new staff with any questions regarding the department.
Assisting with medication administration.
Assisting with behavior management and intervention techniques.
1:1 Instructor
Learning Academy, TERI Inc.
03.2010 - 06.2014
Providing 1:1 instruction to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Providing direct student training, supervision, program planning, and accurate documentation.
Providing sensory integration therapy.
Accurately following students’ goals recommendations from occupational therapists, speech therapists, behavior analysts, certified teachers and directors.
Applying active training, behavior modification, PABS (Positive Approaches to Behavior Support) and ABST (Assault Behavior Safety Training) in accordance with IEP’s and ABS plans.
Administering medication to students and keeping current medication data.
Providing and developing communication device training to students.
Driving company vehicles when taking students out in the community.
Assisting other less experienced staff with behavior management techniques.
Providing social skills training in classroom and community settings.
Attending student behavior meetings and providing input.
Participating in the development of students’ IEP goals and ABS plans.
Attending recertification trainings as required.
Taking behavior observation data.
Plan and design group activities for students.
Assisting with a variety of additional tasks as assigned by supervisors and directors.
Direct Care Staff
SAILS San Diego
04.2004 - 06.2012
Providing direct consumer care, training, supervision, program planning and accurate documentation.
Assisting consumers to meet their goals.
Assisting consumers to improve their skills.
Assisting consumers on independent living skills.
Taking consumers on outings.
Taking consumers to doctor’s appointments.
Shift Manager
Jack In The Box
06.2000 - 09.2005
Managing the restaurant during assigned shift.
Training new employees.
Answering phone calls.
Customer Service.
Handling money.
Completing payroll.
Scheduling personnel.
Making deposits.
Placing merchandise and food orders.
Attending to customers with concerns.
Working on inventory using FIFO method (First in, first out)
Floor Associate
Wal-Mart
11.2002 - 04.2004
Customer service.
Stocking supplies.
Assembling.
Placing merchandise orders.
Working on inventory.
Education
Sociology
Mira Costa College
Oceanside, CA
06.2002
High School Diploma - undefined
Vista High School
Vista, CA
06.2001
Skills
Languages – Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Leadership – Demonstrate the ability to manage and motivate a team
Management Skills – Communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, supervisors, employees, directors and other professional personnel Provide leadership and decision making; discretion and confidentiality Promotes and enforces company rules, policies and procedures
Problem Solving – Resolve in depth queries in a methodical manner independently and with internal and external company partners to find appropriate resolutions, efficiencies and high level of quality
Teamwork – Enjoy sharing knowledge and encouraging development of others to achieve specific team goals and challenge any new endeavors as well as contributing to team success
Planning and Organizing – Refined planning and organizational skills that balance work, team support and responsibilities in a timely and professional manner
Communication – Effective written and verbal communication, active listening and presentation skills
Organization – Keep tasks, projects, information and documentation in order
Time Management – Efficient managing workload and deadlines
Adaptability – Flexible and capable to adjust to new situations, processes and environments
Computer Proficiency – Proficient with Microsoft Office such as: Word, Power Point, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook and OneNote as well as E-Mail and the internet