I have worked for 27 years in the social service field in the State of Oregon serving adults and children with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
I worked my way up from a entrance position as a Vocational Trainer at the Goodwill to professional administrative positions at numerous social service entities.
I have a passion for assisting consumers with living a safe and healthy life while assisting them to be full members of their communities.
I have considerable experience conducting Quality Assurance Reviews both clinically and residentially assuring homes, vocational sites and the supporting documents therein meet state licensing requirements.
I have worked with a diverse clientele of different races, creeds and cultures and I promote the concept of diversity in all environments.
Timely filing of Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) Applications and documents required for the licensing new residential and vocational ASO programs throughout the State of Oregon and the licensing renewals existing ASO programs.
Conduct on-site written assessments of programs compliance or non-compliance with OAR requirements and ASO service and quality standards.
Development of Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) for programs with quality or licensing deficiencies and direct Program Management and Home Management staff in the correction of deficiencies prior to the licensing review dates.
Collaborate with Program Managers, Home Managers and Vocational Managers in the implementation of program services, program services, program routines and staff relationships.
Review and provide feedback on ISP documents to maintain accuracy of program services, physical plant issues, consumer safety needs and specific program related consumer funding issues.
Maintain ASO compliance and with HIPPA protocols and practices to protect consumers rights to privacy and confidentiality.
Maintain continuous communication with the Executive Director and Operations Manager through the completion of the corrective action process.
Assist with on-going research and communication of available community resources that promote active consumer inclusion in their local community.
Assure employee training requirements are provided per state licensing standards and company policies.
Train employees in corporate policies and procedures.
Facilitate positive communication and relationships with state and county representatives, agency employees, consumers and their significant others.
Assist the Operations Director in the development process and tasks related to the start up of new consumer programs/services.
Train new Program Managers and Home Managers when requested.
Assist the Clinical Director in supervising Behavior Specialists throughout the State of Oregon.
Wrote functional Behavioral Assessment's and Behavior Support Strategies for 10 consumers in Grant County.
Prepared and conducted Essential Lifestyle Plan meetings using powerpoint.
Wrote Individual Support Pans for the 10 consumers in Grant County and reviewed statewide ISPs to assure accuracy and compliance with State of Oregon licensing regulations.
Wrote Balancing Tests and attended psychiatric meetings with consumers.
Wrote monthly/quarterly reports regarding consumer behavioral and medial issues and reviewed the Behavior Specialists monthly/quarterly reports statewide.
Conducted Oregon Intervention System trainings and assisted with monthly physical skill's practice.
Filled in for Behavior Specialists throughout state.
Helped to conduct Behavior Specialist interviews and training.
Conducted quarterly quality assurance reviews of clinical and ISP documents throughout the state.
Directing and supervising the daily activities of a group home supporting five adults with disabilities.
Coordinating medical and psychological care and financial and social services.
Developing, coordinating and maintaining Individual Support Plans; ensuring compliance with all Federal, state and county laws and regulations.
Providing leadership, training and evaluations for eight employees; maintaining confidential records and operating within a budget on a monthly basis.
Teaching individual and groups of students a k-12 curriculum.
Implementing social skills instruction and Behavior Intervention Plans, including the use of safe protective physical interventions; collecting and recording student’s progress in academic achievement.
Supervising students during breaks and recess; correcting and providing positive feedback to students on academic assignments and creating individualized curriculum.
Directing and supervising the daily activities of a sheltered employment center supporting thirty adults with disabilities.
Providing leadership, training and evaluations for three case Manager/Trainers; ensuring compliance with all Federal, state and county rules and regulations.
Developing, coordinating and maintaining Individual Support Plans for all consumers.
Management of the Supported Employment Program for 12 consumers; maintaining confidential records and dispensing and monitoring medications.
Developing, implementing and maintaining Individual Support Plans for assigned adult consumers with disabilities.
Promoting and documenting progress on targeted behavior and vocational goals; assuring health and safety of consumers in the community.
Monitoring and dispensing medications and maintaining records of consumers’ funds and other confidential records.
Supervising, training and evaluating twenty-five adult consumers with disabilities in a sheltered employment center.
Promoting and documenting progress on targeted vocational and behavioral goals; developing and implementing Work Adjustment Classes.
Controlling the quality and quantity of work; monitoring and dispensing medications and providing coverage at various Goodwill enclaves.
Review of Individual Support Plan (ISP) documents including Person Centered Information documents, Risk Intervention Tracking, ISP Agendas, Safety Plans, Financial Plans and ISPs
Competence in word, excel and powerpoint programs
Knowledge of the Oregon Administrative Rules OARs) and how they apply in residential and vocational settings
Maintain positive relationships with Program and Home Managers across the State of Oregon
Knowledge the rules concerning Behavior Support Plans and Functional Behavioral Assessments
Experience in completing thorough Quality Assurance reviews including physical plant and documentation to assure compliance with State of Oregon OARs
I studied Spanish in High School and in college and I have maintained a working knowledge of reading, writing and speaking spanish.