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Carol Wells

Elgin,SC

Summary


Driven Professional specializing in cultivating relationships between people and their community. Decisive leader and strategic planner with passion for helping people. Bringing over 30 years in the area of human services and person center planning one person at a time.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Supported Employment Services

Babcock Center Inc
West Columbia, South Carolina
08.2020 - Current
  • Support people with disabilities in all areas of vocational development to include; facilitating and Implementation of customized employment.
  • Overseeing collaboration with local agencies and serve as liaison program with local school districts for employment partnerships.
  • Overseeing sales , ,marketing, bidding and contract development for industrial service division.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts

Director of Vocational Supports

Babcock Center Inc.
West Columbia, South Carolina
12.2018 - 08.2020
  • Provide management, coordination and oversite of seven work activities & Training centers located throughout Richland and Lexington counties.
  • Supervision of Day support staff.
  • Ensure programs are effectively developed and implemented to meet individual needs.
  • Oversee monitoring and implementation of Individual support plans (ISP).
  • Assist with continuous development of formalized curriculum in the areas of community integration, Career preparation, enrichment and adult daily activities.
  • Ensure compliance of state, federal and local standards for vocational programs
  • Effectively and efficiently utilizes budget resources.
  • Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.
  • Assisted with Maintained files and documented actions.
  • Connected with business to build relationships and increase opportunities for individuals.
  • Worked with teams to continuously improve opportunities for individuals/staff.
  • Developed strategic goals for vocational programs
  • Maintained modern and technologically-savvy direction for operations..

Day Program Manager

Babcock Center Inc.
West Columbia, South Carolina
02.2001 - 12.2018
  • Handled coordination of daily activities and direct report assignments.
  • Coordinated visitations and tours for program facility.
  • Reviewed and updated time and attendance system records.
  • Supervised program recruiting, selection, performance management, discipline, guidance and resource assistance.
  • Supervised completion of required and designated program documents such as specific diet protocols, community participation reports and attendance or utilization reports.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for Thomas Antley Work Activity center , providing guidance and leadership to over 25 employees across more than 4 departments.
  • Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to WSI/DSP staff.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and individuals for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Created customized care plans, working with staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.

Residential Administrator/ Director

Babcock Center Inc.
West Columbia, South Carolina
07.1994 - 02.2001
  • Leading, driving and managing delivery of effective and high quality services.
  • Ensuring program integrity relative to day to day program operations
  • Ensure compliance of federal , state and local standards as well as internal policies/procedures.
  • Assist with program financial viability, supervising, developing and coaching staff.
  • Overseeing maintenance and care/integrity of homes, equipment and vehicles relative to those services.
  • Collaborate with management in planning, development and implementation of services and supports as it relates to ICF/ID,CTH 1, CTH11, SLP1, SLP11.
  • Assist in development of residential goals.
  • Risk management assessment.
  • Ensure staff training in all areas of supports to include Abuse/Exploitation/ Neglect

Education

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Benedict College
Columbia, SC
05.1989

Skills

  • Proficient with Therap Use
  • Well trained Areas of Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation/, HIPAA
  • Work Experience Programs
  • Critical Thinking/Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution
  • Attention to Detail
  • Individual Ability Assessment/Person Centered
  • Job Placement Referrals/Vocational Training
  • Staff Supervision
  • Employment Barrier Identification/
  • Decision Making
  • MS Office
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Director of Supported Employment Services

Babcock Center Inc
08.2020 - Current

Director of Vocational Supports

Babcock Center Inc.
12.2018 - 08.2020

Day Program Manager

Babcock Center Inc.
02.2001 - 12.2018

Residential Administrator/ Director

Babcock Center Inc.
07.1994 - 02.2001

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Benedict College

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