Professional Social Services/Health Care Provider with 25 years of experience ensuring high standards of services for a wide variety of individuals with diverse needs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Vocational Coordinator- Comprehensive Community Supports
Aurora Community Services
11.2020 - Current
Manage caseload of individuals (Mental Health and Recovery focused)
Advocate for consumer’s personal goals
Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator, provide CCS services to consumers within the scope of training
Work side by side with consumers to assist in acquiring independent living skills pertaining to services identified in the consumers recovery plan/ISP.
Connect consumers with other community resources to further their independence
Develop creative solutions to barriers that interfere with a consumer’s independence
Utilize professional written and verbal communication with community members and referring agencies.
Coordinated case management services with social workers, therapists, or other professionals involved in client’s support network.
Owner/ Operator
Patriot Paintball
03.2004 - Current
Manage a annual operating budget
Manage business finances, including paying vendors and suppliers for products services rendered
Manage a team of 20 employee’s
Organize and operate a summer tournament series
Own, Operate and Promote a Paintball Field and Store.
Program Director
Aurora Community Services
07.1999 - 01.2022
Responsible for the completion of new consumer referrals
Developed consumer individual service plans and assured implementation
Primary contact/coordinator for all inter agency programming e.g
Ensured AFH or CBRF regulations regarding program requirements are adhered to
Provided consumer direct line service as needed
Assured the completion of all documentation
Supervised all duties of a team of 40+ direct line employee
Responsible for responding to consumers, staff, supervisor, guardian, case managers
Provided on-call services as scheduled.
Residential Services Supervisor
Bethesda Lutheran Communities
01.1995 - 01.2000
Supervised and managed the daily activities of a team of care providers and activity aids
Assisted in resolving and satisfying client requests and internal operational issues
Responded to Code Yellow pages and followed through on disposition of patients
Record management of patient day to day activities, behaviors, and overall activities
Record management of staff day to day activities
Established and maintained systems that safely met residents’ needs
Consistently complied with regulations and ensured facility adhered to ICF-MR standards.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant-Experience -
Bethesda Lutheran Homes And Services
Music Education
Marian University
Fond du Lac, WI
High School Diploma - undefined
Beaver Dam High School
Beaver Dam, WI
Skills
Proficient in organization techniques
Skilled coach
Emphasized person-centered care
Facilitator of Ready Approach Sensory Input Program
Experienced in autism support strategies
Proficient at managing multiple tasks
Creative problem-solving
Job placement assistance
Documentation skills
Timeline
Vocational Coordinator- Comprehensive Community Supports