Christian Wilson
Homestead,PA
Summary
Experienced with developing and managing training programs that align with organizational goals. Utilizes innovative training methods to enhance learning experiences and employee development. Track record of creating engaging content and fostering inclusive learning culture.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Coordinator
Resources for Human Development
06.2022 - Current
- I am the Training Coordinator for 2 programs at RHD. I track all training for the employees in the programs. I train new hires and current staff CPR/First aid/AED, Crisis Prevention and intervention, professional boundaries, professionalism in the workplace, fire safety, abuse prevention and helping them get set up with other training as needed.
Compliance Specialist
INVISION HUMAN SERVICES
02.2019 - 06.2022
- As a Compliance Specialist I conduct regular monitoring and auditing to ensure the residential program’s compliance with federal, state and local regulations for areas including but not limited to physical site, health and safety, financial, staff qualifications, provider monitoring and training. I also review all documentation to assess the quality of care, adherence to company’s mission and philosophy, and utilization of best practices. I create goals and make sure they are implemented and yearly service plans for my caseload. I act as a point person within the statewide Incident Management system for incident management for my caseload of thirty participants and ensure all investigations are completed by the standards established by internal and external guidelines. As a certified investigator I complete investigations within regulatory guidelines and timeframes. At times I would have upwards for 13 investigations at a time. I conduct Licensing Instrument Inspections as scheduled and in accordance with regulation established timeframes. I complete necessary additional audits and tasks for and in response to licensure surveys/inspections, plans of corrections in consultation with compliance manager.
Residential Supervisor
RHD Community Passages
10.2016 - 01.2019
- As a residential supervisor I am directly responsible for ensuring the creation of a safe and healthy environment that fosters communication, a sense of well-being, empowerment and support to adults supported by Community Passages. I am also responsible for the overall management of the sites I supervise and all staff working in the sites. I ensure that consumers’ programming is carried out, that specialized services meet the consumer's needs, assist in counseling and support of the consumers, participate in and attend ISP's. I respond appropriately to crisis situations, engage team members in conflict resolution, and ensure the sites are maintained and operated in a safe, clean and lawful manner in accordance with RHD community passages policies and procedures and DPW 6400 regulations. I assist and attend medical, dental and psychological appointments and for the assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of daily living skills, documenting and addressing all site needs, scheduling all activities, developing weekly menus and coordinating transportation for those served.
Lead Counselor
Mercy Behavioral Health
02.2009 - 10.2016
- I provided direct service to persistently mental ill adults in a sixty bed Personal Care Home setting. Some of my specific duties include counseling of residents, assisting with activities of daily living, running activities, medication administration, linking with outpatient and pharmaceutical service, completing the daily assignment of staff members and insuring compliance with regulatory agencies. I assisted with taking resident to doctor’s appointments, completed yearly compliance paperwork for my caseload of fifteen .
Lead Advisor
Step by Step Inc
09.2007 - 01.2009
- I worked in an ICF/MR group home with eight consumers. I scheduled and transported all 8 residents to their medical appointments. I also assisted with activities of daily living, goal implementing, meal preparation, documentation, community integration and inclusion, med administration, grocery shopping and housekeeping. I trained new staff in medication administration and had oversite of those passing medications in the home.
Teacher's Assistant/Child Development Specialist
The Bradley Center
07.2005 - 09.2007
- Started as a Child Development Specialist and got promoted to a Teacher's Assistant. I worked directly with children and adolescents with mental health and developmental disabilities at a Residential Treatment Facility. I assisted on different units and in the school that was on site. The units and classrooms had anywhere from 15-25 children. As a Teacher Assistant I supported the learning of each student, co-facilitated classroom activities, helped keep the safety and well-being of students, and taught skills that will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, social and emotional growth.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
PERSONAL CARE AIDE
Turtle Creek Valley
06.2004 - 07.2005
- I assisted three elderly IDD clients in a group home. I promoted the health and safety of individuals. I implemented goals and provided the support as outlined in their ISP’s. I completed direct care duties and all assigned paperwork. I transported individuals to doctor's appointments, promoted community integration, med administration, budgeting, meal preparation and housekeeping.
Direct Support Professional
Community Passages
08.2001 - 05.2004
- I assisted three elderly IDD gentlemen in their group home. My job duties included med administration, community integration, transporting to doctor appointments, grocery shopping, completing paperwork, meal preparation, housekeeping and ADL’s.
PERSONAL CARE AIDE
Northern Home Care
08.2002 - 10.2003
- I performed in home visits to elderly clients. I completed direct care duties, housekeeping, and took them to doctor's appointments and into the community.
Education
Diploma - General
Steel Valley High School
Homestead, PA06-2000
None - Social work
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA05.2023
None - Computer Science
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Medication administration
- CPR and first aid instructor
- Experience with developmental disabilities
- Team leadership experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Crisis management
- Effective time management
- Training facilitation
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Orientation and onboarding
- Compliance training
Timeline
Training Coordinator
Resources for Human Development
06.2022 - Current
Compliance Specialist
INVISION HUMAN SERVICES
02.2019 - 06.2022
Residential Supervisor
RHD Community Passages
10.2016 - 01.2019
Lead Counselor
Mercy Behavioral Health
02.2009 - 10.2016
Lead Advisor
Step by Step Inc
09.2007 - 01.2009
Teacher's Assistant/Child Development Specialist
The Bradley Center
07.2005 - 09.2007
PERSONAL CARE AIDE
Turtle Creek Valley
06.2004 - 07.2005
PERSONAL CARE AIDE
Northern Home Care
08.2002 - 10.2003
Direct Support Professional
Community Passages
08.2001 - 05.2004
Diploma - General
Steel Valley High School
None - Social work
Community College of Allegheny County
None - Computer Science
Carlow University
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