Darrin Barham
Gresham,OR
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record, excelling in relationship building and strategic planning. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced team collaboration and client satisfaction, while optimizing resource management. Known for fostering a culture of continuous improvement and mentoring high-performing teams, driving significant organizational success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supported Living Director
ALSO
10.2009 - 05.2025
- Over 15 years of experience building quality partnerships to successfully support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Spearheaded successful support services in a new region, resulting in new programs and clients supported.
- Transformed organizational culture to embrace continuous improvement, leading by example and mentoring teams.
- Experienced in using OAR's to support compliance, documentation accuracy, and person centered delivery.
- Experienced in navigating medicaid guidelines to ensure eligibility accuracy, compliance and proper service authorization.
- Skilled in utilizing Therap services to document supports, track outcomes, GER's to maintain compliance with OAR and medicaid standards.
- Coordinated community resources, services, and supports for people supported to promote independence and person-centered outcomes.
- Monitored services for individual's in programs to ensure needs were met and supports were delivered appropriately.
- Delivered person-centered choice counseling to support individual's in exploring service options and exercising informed choice informed choice.
- Experienced in using eXPRS for service authorizations, billing and documentation within I/DD programs
- Active participant and planner for completing and implementing ONA's for individual's in inform service planning, eligibility, and individualized support strategies.
- Directed ISP planning and monitoring to ensure goals are being met, to ensure progress and individualized care outcomes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Warner Pacific University
PortlandSkills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning and goal setting
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- People, team, and program management
- Leadership
- Team collaboration
- Effective time management
- Integrity and accountability
Certification
- Leadership Institute, Advanced Leadership Institute, Person Centered Planning and Skills Training The National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities at the University of Delaware, Newark Delaware - 2012
Timeline
Supported Living Director
ALSO
10.2009 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Warner Pacific University