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Denise D'Ambrosio

New Britain,United States

Summary

Compassionate Program Specialist with 41 years of experience coordinating community programs and allocating resources. Dedicated to excellent client care through an empathetic approach. Thrives in team-based or independently-motivated settings.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Specialist

Kuhn Employment Opportunities
Meriden, CT
04.2003 - 06.2024

· Participate in development and monitoring of individual service plans, behavior intervention programs, reports, data collection and other pertinent records

· Responsible for organizing, facilitating and chairing annual reviews for individuals receiving services

· Coordinate interdepartmental services

· Train direct care staff on behavior programs, data collection and program goals

· Act as liaison with DMR, residential staff and family members

· Advocate on behalf of program participants to insure vocational needs are met

· Assist with participant Intake and Orientation process

Disability Case Manager

Met Life Insurance
Glastonbury, CT
12.2002 - 04.2003

· Obtained medical information from Physicians

· Obtained information regarding job duties from employee

· Rendered decisions based on definition of disability, job description, medical support or functional limitation, plan exclusion and limitations

Case Manager

CCARC, Inc
New Britain, CT
09.1989 - 06.2002

· Intake, orientation and discharge process for individuals

· Coordinated services for individuals using a team approach

· Responsible for organizing, facilitating and chairing annual reviews for individuals receiving services

· Provided advocacy by making appropriate referrals for services utilizing community resources

· Utilized a Person Centered Approach

· Participated in development and monitoring of individual service plans, behavior intervention programs, reports, data collection and other pertinent records

· Coordinated interdepartmental services

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
05-1983

Skills

  • Group and individual instruction
  • Performance Assessments
  • Skill Development
  • Program Management
  • Staff Development
  • Report Generation
  • Data management familiarity

Certification

  • Adult CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
  • PMT Certified

Timeline

Program Specialist

Kuhn Employment Opportunities
04.2003 - 06.2024

Disability Case Manager

Met Life Insurance
12.2002 - 04.2003

Case Manager

CCARC, Inc
09.1989 - 06.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Central Connecticut State University
Denise D'Ambrosio