Compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Professional with 10+ years of experience providing therapeutic and behavioral support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Maintained program compliance with State standards; Supervised staff daily performance and completed quarterly evaluations; Prepared scheduling, orientation, and training; Made hiring decisions, discipline, terminations, and resolved any employee issues; Maintained licensing for program services and supports; Assured timely and accurate program documentation; Maintained and fostered relationships with individuals receiving services, families and guardians along with case managers and behavioral specialists; Developed individual program plans to support and maintain client needs; Reviewed and submitted incident reports
Supervised daily activities of clients who are intellectually and developmentally delayed; Maintained program compliance with State regulatory standards; Prepared and submitted payroll; Prepared daily notes on each client and submitted for billing; Held monthly meetings with Support Coordinators and Behavioral Specialists on behalf of the individuals receiving services; Developed individual program plans to support and maintain client needs; Reviewed and submitted incident reports
Disbursed morning and evening meds as instructed by resident physician; Supervised residents during daily routines and activities; Directed transportation of residents to school and doctor appointments; Recorded resident daily activities, behavior, mood, and incident reports; Implemented schedules of daily activities to ensure structure; Prepared and managed resident logistic details when away from group home
Certified in Basic Customized Employment (CE) awarded by the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE), which helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in finding employment by placing them in a job that is tailored to their specific strengths, interests, and needs, as well as an employer’s business needs.