Heather Dooley

Responsible for using a person-centered approach to advocate with and assist individuals in accessing needed community-based services essential for living in the community and developing his/her desired lifestyle.

Perform service facilitation for CCC+ and DD Waivers.

Perform comprehensive initial visits to develop the plan of care and provide management training and needed follow-up training.

Perform assessments, reevaluations, and regular ongoing visits as required by program guidelines.

Verify that consumer-directed attendants meet the program requirements.

Support individuals with disabilities individually regarding personal problems, issues and concerns related to their disability, independence, and emotional growth. Be a positive role-model.

Maintain working relationships with other service organizations.

Perform individual and community/systems advocacy, information & referral, community education, networking & collaborations, and peer support.

Represent VAIL at community functions as assigned.