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Deandriea Bass-Carrigan

Conway,AR

Summary

Results-oriented leader with 15+ years of experience in program management, resource allocation, coaching, and team development. Proven ability to bridge communication, ensure compliance, and optimize resources across diverse teams and regions. Skilled in developing training materials, leading outreach initiatives, and fostering client advocacy. Seeking a Regional Director role to leverage expertise in program oversight and collaboration to drive success across a multi-state territory.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Department Chair/Professor

Central Baptist College
Conway, AR
01.2022 - Current
  • Prepare departmental budgets, strategic plans, and proposals
  • Conduct research and analyses on employer needs to develop programs for the department
  • Increased program offering (first new program in the psychology department in over 10 years)
  • Prepare course materials, assessment tools, and moderate classes online and in-person
  • Lead efforts to development action plans for the department to increase student enrollment by connecting with schools, employers, and the public
  • Connect with local stakeholders to offer outreach activity opportunities for students in the department
  • Serve on academic and administrative committees to identify opportunities that will increase enrollment
  • Recruit and train diverse staff into the department to increase course offerings and diversity in pedagogy
  • Make recommendations to improve the efficacy of the department.

Private Practice Owner/Therapist

Driven by Concepts Therapy
Conway, AR
01.2020 - Current
  • Perform evaluations to assess the needs of my clients to develop customized treatment plans
  • Provide coaching to parents, teachers, school leadership, employers, etc
  • On the importance of equity and inclusion in schools, the workplace, and in the community
  • Provide career counseling services to displaced workers and those working with worker's compensation
  • Provide advocacy training to caregivers

Adjunct Professor

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
02.2016 - Current
  • Lead academic experiences for students in an online environment
  • Facilitate intense online discussions
  • Coordinate services with student advising, disability services, and other members of the students' academic team
  • Evaluate teaching methods to adjust to the needs of the student

Deputy Chief of Field Services

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
Conway, AR
03.2019 - 01.2022
  • Served as the administrative liaison between a multidisciplinary team
  • Conceptualized, proposed, and produced various manuals, policies, and training for the employees and stakeholders
  • Created a training platform for the agency that decreased training costs and increased staff performance
  • Made recommendations to improve service delivery
  • Conducted outreach events with clients, employers, and community partners to provide information about laws and benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities
  • Advocated for individuals with disabilities by providing training to employers on the equity and inclusion needs of individuals with disabilities.

Rehab Area Manager

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
Conway, AR
03.2012 - 01.2019
  • Provided leadership and supervision to an interprofessional team responsible for providing career counseling services to Arkansans with disabilities
  • Provided therapeutic services to individuals with disabilities seeking employment
  • Developed plans for recruitment, hire, and train staff
  • Conducted research and analyses on the needs of the local industry to develop goals and objective for clients
  • Provided outreach activities that increased awareness of services provided by the agency.

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
Conway, AR
04.2008 - 03.2014
  • Provided career counseling to individuals with disabilities ages 14 and above
  • Planned, implemented, and monitored the individual's plan for employment
  • Provided transition services to school-aged individuals with disabilities
  • Coordinated with community rehab programs, sheltered employment programs, juvenile program, and employers responsible for labor conditions to share relevant benefits of employing individuals with disabilities
  • Increased relationship with local educators to ensure students obtain transition services
  • Increased public awareness of services offered by the agency through presentations
  • Supervised practicum and intern students
  • Provided counseling, guidance, and training assistance to students transitioning out of high school
  • Assisted families with advocacy services
  • Advised on services available through the IDEA.

Adjunct Professor

University of Phoenix
Little Rock, AR
05.2012 - 01.2014
  • Integrated professional experiences with academia to facilitate a greater understanding of the course objectives
  • Facilitated lectures on campus among a diverse group of students
  • Achieved exceptional feedback from leadership and students on course evaluation about leadership and communication abilities

Case Manager /Direct Care Supervisor

Independent Living Services
Conway, AR
04.2007 - 04.2008
  • Spearheaded the opening of a new independent living facility
  • Staffed fourteen apartment independent living facility for individuals with disabilities
  • Managed over forty direct care staff, including monitoring compliance and scheduling
  • Conducted yearly multi-agency planning meetings with the clients, parents, social service agencies, and physicians
  • Directed all client services including monitoring recreational activities, and mental and physical health treatment
  • Established client banking and approved expenditures
  • Completed in-services/training for caregivers, staff, and local providers

Education

PhD - Human Services with emphasis in Counseling Studies

Capella University
01.2016

MS - Rehabilitation Counseling

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
01.2008

BS - Health Education

University of Central Arkansas
01.2004

Skills

  • Crisis Communications
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Social Research
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Administration Collaboration
  • Training & Development
  • Project development
  • Policy Development and Enforcement

Certification

  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, 00110917
  • Licensed Professional Counselor, P2102154
  • National Certified Counselor, 1428107

Publications

Commentary on "Current Physical Therapy Practice in Norway for Children with Cerebral Palsy", Pediatric Physical Therapy, Bass-Carrigan, D., Lowe, L., Yates, 2021

Affiliations

  • Served on the Arkansas Governor's Medicaid Client Voice Counsel (2021-2023)
  • Workforce Investment Board/ Former Board Member (2019-2021)
  • Milestones, Inc./Former Board Member (2014-2018)

Timeline

Department Chair/Professor

Central Baptist College
01.2022 - Current

Private Practice Owner/Therapist

Driven by Concepts Therapy
01.2020 - Current

Deputy Chief of Field Services

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
03.2019 - 01.2022

Adjunct Professor

Southern New Hampshire University
02.2016 - Current

Adjunct Professor

University of Phoenix
05.2012 - 01.2014

Rehab Area Manager

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
03.2012 - 01.2019

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
04.2008 - 03.2014

Case Manager /Direct Care Supervisor

Independent Living Services
04.2007 - 04.2008

PhD - Human Services with emphasis in Counseling Studies

Capella University

MS - Rehabilitation Counseling

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

BS - Health Education

University of Central Arkansas

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