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Ingabire Kayihura

Orono,ME

Summary

Committed and compassionate professional blending a diverse background in program management, community support, clinical fellowship, and student advising to foster positive and impactful outcomes. As a Program Manager at Serenity Residential Care, I expertly managed budgets and operations, implementing evidence-based person-centered practices to ensure quality services. Drawing on my experience as a Student Advisor for the Advisory Committee for an Inclusive Community, I provided vital support to diverse identity groups, addressing issues related to inclusivity with empathy and understanding. In my role as a Post-Baccalaureate Clinical Fellow at McLean Hospital, I honed my expertise in mental health, leading therapeutic groups and rising to a supervisory position. Further, as a proactive Head Proctor in Residential Life, I oversaw student residents, managed budgets, and mediated conflicts, consistently fostering a compassionate and supportive environment. With a holistic approach to professional engagement, I bring a genuine dedication to improving lives and creating a positive environments that foster well-being, growth, and resilience across diverse settings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Serenity Residential Care
05.2023 - Current
  • Manage budgets and operations for multiple residential facilities, overseeing House Managers and staff.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for quality services and staff accountability.
  • Design and manage evidence-based person-centered policies, services, and programming.
  • Evaluate services and programs for continuous improvement, prioritizing member feedback.
  • Conduct intake assessments and review case management data to determine service needs.
  • Collaborate in Individual Support Team (IST) and Positive Centered Plan (PCP) meetings to ensure effective support and behavior management plans.

Post- Baccalaureate clinical fellowship

Mclean Hospital
06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Worked full time as a Mental Health Specialist at McLean -Franciscans Community Based Acute Treatment Program (CBAT)
  • Collaborated with clinicians, floor staff, patients and families to create treatment plans and provide trauma informed, strength based care to children aged 4-14 with presentations including; anxiety and mood disorders, attention deficit disorder, autism spectrum disorder, psychosis and trauma related disorders
  • Developed and led therapeutic groups based in positive psychology, CBT, DBT, and expressive therapy
  • Promoted to floor supervisor, responsible for creating and implementing daily schedules, training milieu staff, modeling therapeutic care, and leading crisis intervention
  • Participated in monthly supervisions and educational seminars discussing topics such as: therapeutic modalities, psychopharmacology, symptomatology, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of disorders.

Residential Life

Brunswick
05.2019 - 05.2021
  • Oversaw the student residents on campus and supported the great Residential life
  • Developed and implemented diverse programming for first-years students
  • Managed programming budgets, including making decision on fund allocation based on topic and relevance
  • Worked with students to mediate conflicts and connected students to resources
  • Actively communicated with the college's administrators regarding urgent and time sensitive matter
  • Planed and led a weekly meeting with eight residential life staff.

Advisory Committee for an Inclusive Community

Bowdoin College Outing Club
03.2018 - 05.2019
  • Supported the diverse identity groups on matters pertaining to academic and social experience of students, faculty, and staff
  • Advised primarily on issue related to gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, and social or geographic origin.

Education

Bachelors of Arts - Biochemistry

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME
05.2021

Skills

  • Employee Scheduling
  • Documentation Proficiency
  • Cost Management
  • Contract Development
  • Onsite Customer Support
  • Operations Management

Languages

French
Professional Working
Kinyarwanda
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Program Manager

Serenity Residential Care
05.2023 - Current

Post- Baccalaureate clinical fellowship

Mclean Hospital
06.2021 - 05.2023

Residential Life

Brunswick
05.2019 - 05.2021

Advisory Committee for an Inclusive Community

Bowdoin College Outing Club
03.2018 - 05.2019

Bachelors of Arts - Biochemistry

Bowdoin College
Ingabire Kayihura