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Alphonso Tiady

Milpitas,CA

Summary

High-performing, strategic-thinking professional with more than ten years of experience in public administration managing responsibilities and employment services in the non-profit and Health and social welfare leadership. Experienced at managing projects from the requirement gathering/needs identification phase through to completion. Highly skilled in conflict resolution/mediation and personnel management.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Administrator

Elwyn California-Silicon Valley
05.2020 - Current
  • Responsible for the overall administrative and supervisory responsibility and case management coordination and oversight for the 24/7 operations of two 962 residential homes in California.·
  • Serve as liaison for Elwyn-San Jose between the federal and state governments and ensure Elwyn-San Jose programs are delivered on time, within budget, and according to federal and state regulations and compliance.
  • Ensure that the health care plan is implemented and staff adhere to all Elwyn NC Policies and Procedures, standards of care and complies with all regulatory requirements.
  • Hiring, staffing, evaluating of employees and training of staff and coordinates ancillary services.
  • Responsibility for communicating as the primary contact with families, regional centers, licensing agencies, and other governmental agencies for the homes that have been assigned.
  • .Provides operational updates to the Vice President timely or as requested.

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Program Intern

Citizen Diplomacy International
03.2019 - 06.2019
  • Participated in meetings with senior-level U.S. Government or foreign government officials
  • Drafted, edited, or contributed to reports, communications, talking points, or other materials used by policymakers in furthering U.S. foreign policy objectives
  • Supported events, including international and/or multilateral meetings and conferences or
  • Engaged directly with U.S. audiences in helping to explain the work of the Department of State or foreign audiences in helping to promote U.S. foreign policy and improve understanding of U.S. culture and society.

Assistant Center Administrator

New Vitae Wellness And Recovery
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Tracked expenses, processed invoices and completed other related accounting tasks.
  • Managed purchasing, stocking and organizing inventory.
  • Arranged conference rooms and facilities to prepare for meetings.
  • Responsible for the development, implementation, and services for our Pathways Apartment Program and supervised all full and part-time staff, in addition to all consultants
  • Ensured a holistic, person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed array of services were provided to individuals facing substance abuse and struggling with mental health to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life in the community
  • In consultation with the Administrator, ran the daily activities of the center and make sure the center stays in compliance with state and federal regulations

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Men And Women For Human Excellence
01.2012 - 07.2015
  • Provided comprehensive counseling to groups and families, helped clients eliminate thoughts of suicide, addictions, and substance abuse; family, parenting, marital and self-esteem problems.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
  • Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
  • Provided clients with recommendations for community resources.
  • Facilitated weekly therapeutic groups


Behavior Consultant

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
01.2012 - 06.2012
  • Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive, and empowering patients' environments.
  • Maintained patients' confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
  • Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
  • Performed assessments to evaluate patients' mental health status, needs, and goals.
  • Collected, reviewed, and analyzed daily patients' progress data on assigned students and reported that data to supervisors and the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team.

Protection Officer

International Rescue Committee, IRC
01.2001 - 05.2008
  • Provided support, guidance, protection, and monitoring activities surrounding internally displaced people, returnees, refugees, and especially women and children affected by war and human rights violations.
  • Collaborated with government, local, and international non-governmental organizations to design and provide appropriate services and maintain required documentation in a timely manner.
  • Designed workshops, provided training for law enforcement personnel and local chiefs, and strengthened Civic society organizations.
  • Participated in various meetings, conferences, and events organized by IRC, intergovernmental and civil society organizations and prepared summary notes

Education

Master of Arts - International Peace & Conflict Resolution

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
06.2020

Diplomacy Tradecraft ( Certificate)

American Graduate School In Paris
France, Paris
06.2019

Conflict Mediation ( Certificate)

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
09.2018

Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2015

Law-Senior Student (Travelled)

Louis Arthur Grimes School Of Law
Liberia
04.2004

Bachelor of Science - Economics & Political Science

University Of Liberia
Liberia
05.2002

Skills

  • Negotiation and persuasion abilities
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to stay calm in high-pressure situations
  • Written communication skills
  • Time-management and organizational abilities
  • Interpersonal and listening skills
  • Project writing

Timeline

Program Administrator

Elwyn California-Silicon Valley
05.2020 - Current

Program Intern

Citizen Diplomacy International
03.2019 - 06.2019

Assistant Center Administrator

New Vitae Wellness And Recovery
01.2017 - 01.2019

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Men And Women For Human Excellence
01.2012 - 07.2015

Behavior Consultant

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
01.2012 - 06.2012

Protection Officer

International Rescue Committee, IRC
01.2001 - 05.2008

Master of Arts - International Peace & Conflict Resolution

Arcadia University

Diplomacy Tradecraft ( Certificate)

American Graduate School In Paris

Conflict Mediation ( Certificate)

Arcadia University

Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work

Temple University

Law-Senior Student (Travelled)

Louis Arthur Grimes School Of Law

Bachelor of Science - Economics & Political Science

University Of Liberia
Alphonso Tiady