Alicia Gates

*Owned and operated Adulr Foster Care business for 21 years.

*Created and implemented treatment service plans for all individuals served.

*Ensured compliance with all Adminstrative Rules, state, federal and county.

*Provided all Necessary care to all customers, both personally and by maintaining trained and skilled staff.

*Oversaw the operations of four group homes serving individuals who experience Idd, including hiring, training, creation and implementation of service documents and assuring compliance with OAR's.

*Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.

*Created and enforced programming standards to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

*Supported managers in problem solving staff conflict and challenging client behavior.

*Created and implemented individualized plans for individual youth.

• Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
• Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
• Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Oversaw daily operations of treatment setting serving dual diagnosed adolescents.