Beatrice Voltaire-Similien
Queens
Summary
I am a seasoned facilitator with a background in various group dynamics and effective communication. I have several years of experience spanning across multiple levels, positions, and facets of employee development. My previous roles have trained me to be highly productive, provide conflict resolution, foster team growth, and contribute to the overall productivity of a group.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Door Facilitator
Office for People with Developmental Disability
New York
10.2004 - Current
- Front Door Facilitator: Conducted front door information sessions for families and schools. The primary task is linking individuals' needs to services that are supported by OPWDD. To assist individuals, families, and advocates in learning about appropriate services that are person-centered and tailored to their personal needs. To ensure that individuals and their families are aware of the services that provide a full range of resources available within their communities. To ensure the services provided will enhance their quality of life.
- Eligibility Specialist: Reviewed documentation received to determine whether or not applicants for various programs meet the necessary qualifications to apply for OPWDD-authorized services. Initiate the procedure to grant, deny, or modify eligibilities, ensuring that all eligibility and intake information is properly handled, while paying special attention to confidentiality.
- Medicaid Service Coordinator: Provided case management services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Made monthly face-to-face visits with individuals at their residences, hospitals, and/or day programs. Maintained monthly notes. Maintained contact with servicing agencies, and referred individuals to Article 16 clinics. Ensure that Willowbrook Class individuals are receiving services as per New York State guidelines. Monitored individuals in IRAs, family care providers, and voluntary agencies. Attended quarterly, semi-annual, and annual meetings. Advocated for individuals when necessary, monitored, and investigated incidents as they occurred in the group homes.
Medicaid Service Coordinator
Little Flowers Children and Family Services
Brooklyn
04.2002 - 10.2004
Family Care Home Liason
Bernard Fineson
Queens
03.2001 - 03.2002
- Visited the Family Care Providers' homes on a monthly basis to ensure individuals' safety. If there is anything found in the homes, report it to the supervisor and/or department. Attended annual and semi-annual meetings conducted by the MSC in the Day Programs, or homes.
Recreational Therapist
Haitian American United for Progress
Queens
07.1989 - 02.2001
- The primary task was linking individuals to several reaction activities in all five boroughs. Took them to the movies, restaurants, bowling alleys, and mall shopping centers. Provided close supervision to individuals while we were outdoors, interacting with their peers, and on the bus during the commute.
- Case management.
- Respite worker visited individuals in their homes, and assisted them with their homework. Took them outdoors to the park to socialize with peers that are not intellectual disabilities. I took them to the destination as the parent(s) or advocates requested.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education & Psychology
City College of New York
New York, NY06-1998
Skills
- Case management
- Service coordination
- Program eligibility assessment
- Community resource navigation
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Haitian Creole
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Timeline
Front Door Facilitator
Office for People with Developmental Disability
10.2004 - Current
Medicaid Service Coordinator
Little Flowers Children and Family Services
04.2002 - 10.2004
Family Care Home Liason
Bernard Fineson
03.2001 - 03.2002
Recreational Therapist
Haitian American United for Progress
07.1989 - 02.2001
Bachelor of Science - Education & Psychology
City College of New York
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