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Heather M. Andrews

Monroe,WI

Summary

Dedicated and highly motivated professional with a proactive attitude, and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic, exceptional interpersonal skills, and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and focus on a strength-based approach to support the learning environment of Monroe's high school students.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Learning Facilitation Professional II

Humana
Louisville, KY
12.2023 - Current
  • Work with a diverse group of colleagues to accomplish organizational goals related to training requirements and colleague learning needs.
  • Identify learning needs promptly and efficiently through a needs analysis process and SMART goals.
  • Provide support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Utilize various software (Articulate) and tools (Word, Excel, Microsoft applications) to streamline processes, develop curriculum, evaluate training, and create workflows.
  • Collaborate with the hiring manager and the associated mentor to support the onboarding of the new colleague.
  • Facilitate new colleague onboarding virtual sessions.

Learning and Organizational Development Specialist

Inclusa
Stevens Point, WI
09.2017 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with organizational leaders, colleague subject matter experts, and teammates to develop and implement Family Care contract required training for new and existing colleagues.
  • Designed and implemented training courses for the organization.
  • Facilitated (virtual and in-person) new colleague onboarding.
  • Monitored course completion and learning requirements of colleagues within the Learning Management System.

Long-Term Care Services Care Manager

Southwest Family Care Alliance/ContinuUs/Inclusa
Monroe, WI
12.2010 - 09.2017
  • Provided long-term care management and support to adults (members) who are frail elders, have physical disabilities and developmental disabilities.
  • Care management responsibilities included working within an interdisciplinary team to complete ongoing and comprehensive assessments of member’s activities of daily living, physical health, nutrition, autonomy, self-determination, communication, mental health and cognition.
  • Implemented member-centered and outcome-based care plans that focus on member’s strengths and identify needs within the assessment to help support the member’s outcomes.
  • Worked with community resources and network providers within the managed care organization to ensure the member’s access to a range of services and supports.

Case Manager

Green County Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Unit/Southwest Family Care Alliance
Monroe, WI
07.2004 - 12.2010
  • Provided service coordination and case management to consumers with developmental disabilities.
  • Service coordination included accessing long term care services and support through State and Federal funding for consumers’ care, living arrangements, day programming, employment, transportation and supportive home care.
  • Case Management included implementing service plans developed by the consumer, family, guardian, informal supports and other team members that focused on the consumer’s needs, strengths and goals.
  • Consultation with the consumer’s service providers, family, guardian, informal supports and community agencies to assure continuity of care.

Family Support Program Coordinator/Case Manager

Green County Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Unit
Monroe, WI
11.2002 - 07.2004
  • Managed the Family Support Program. Ensured plans met guidelines, monitored budget and allotted funds for each year, monitored services within program and developed the advisory committee for Green County.
  • Provided service coordination and case management for children with developmental disabilities and physical disabilities residing in Green County.
  • Case Management and service coordination included implementing services and supports developed by the team supporting the child.
  • Plans were developed by the team which included family, informal supports, school and service providers.
  • Plans were developed by the team to help support the child’s physical, developmental and mental health needs.
  • Assisted the child and their team with accessing support and services through Local, State and Federal funding to help meet needs of the child.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare

University of Wisconsin-Madison
05.2002

Skills

  • Learning management systems
  • Curriculum development
  • Training facilitation
  • Needs analysis
  • Software utilization
  • Organizational collaboration
  • Team building
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Outcome-based planning
  • Critical thinking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Learning Facilitation Professional II

Humana
12.2023 - Current

Learning and Organizational Development Specialist

Inclusa
09.2017 - 12.2023

Long-Term Care Services Care Manager

Southwest Family Care Alliance/ContinuUs/Inclusa
12.2010 - 09.2017

Case Manager

Green County Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Unit/Southwest Family Care Alliance
07.2004 - 12.2010

Family Support Program Coordinator/Case Manager

Green County Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Unit
11.2002 - 07.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare

University of Wisconsin-Madison