Cynthia Hansford
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished professional with 27 years of experience in various roles at Foothills Gateway, Inc. Proven expertise in program and service coordination, supervision, training, and crisis management. Adept at developing and implementing support programs, ensuring compliance, and fostering a person-centered approach.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Services Director
Foothills Gateway, Inc.
01.2016 - Current
Support Care Program Administrator
Foothills Gateway, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2016
Adult Care Services Program Coordinator
Foothills Gateway, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Overall operation of the Adult Care Services (respite) facility
- Monitoring services for health, safety, and quality
- Supervise, train, and support subordinate staff
- Coordination of supports for staff and families in the FGI – CES program
- Supervision and support for the FGI SLS-Direct program
- Fulfilling On Call Responsibilities
- Completing required documentation, including financial reports
- Ensuring compliance for specific Medicaid waivers
- Maintaining communication and positive working relationships with individuals, families, subordinate staff, supervisors, colleagues, medical offices, City of Fort Collins staff.
Community Participation / OBRA Program Supervisor
Foothills Gateway, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Organized daily plans for individuals and staff
- Completed payroll and billing for individuals
- Created Individual Services and Supports Plan, Behavior Development Programs, Safety Control Procedures
- Attended and actively participated in Service Plan meetings, Interdisciplinary Team meetings, and Mental Health meetings
- Supervised, trained, and supported 16 full time staff.
Education
Skills
- Staff Development, Supervision and Support
- Problem Solving
- Creativity and Innovation
- Compliance with Rules and Regulations
- Crisis Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Employee Motivation and Relationship Building
- Resilience
- Decisiveness
Additional Responsibilities And Accomplishments
- Crisis Prevention Lead Instructor (2000-2009)
- Co-Chair of the Behavior Review Committee (2004-Present)
- Person Centered Thinking Coach (2012-Present)
- MANE Co-Instructor (2009-2015)
- University of Delaware Leadership Institute Graduate (2013)
- Served on Colorado Respite Taskforce (2015-2016)
- Completion of The Professional Learning Community curriculum for START services (2017)
- Certified Investigator (2018)
Timeline
Support Services Director
Foothills Gateway, Inc.
01.2016 - Current
Support Care Program Administrator
Foothills Gateway, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2016
Adult Care Services Program Coordinator
Foothills Gateway, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2013
Community Participation / OBRA Program Supervisor
Foothills Gateway, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2008
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