Isabel Almonte-Marte
Paterson
Summary
Healthcare and human services professional with extensive experience in residential programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Expertise in individualized support planning, staff training, and quality improvement. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a strong commitment to client advocacy, compliance, and high-quality, person-centered care.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Coordinator
Catholic Charities, DPD, Diocese of Paterson
08.2022 - Current
- Help coordinate residential services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Assist in the development and implementation of individualized support plans for residents.
- Foster relationships with residents, and work with new ones to optimize acclimation and ease the transition to a new living environment.
- Provide onsite training sessions for new staff on best practices in care.
- Monitored safety protocols within the residential facility to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Participated in staff meetings to review current policies, procedures, and best practices.
Director of Kelleher Supervised Apartments
Catholic Charities, DPD, Diocese of Paterson
01.1999 - 08.2022
- Managed activities of daily living for individuals with developmental disabilities within supervised apartments, maintaining high-quality service while supporting the agency's mission and values.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Executed administrative tasks including scheduling, payroll processing, petty cash management, fund report preparation, and Medicaid fee-for-service documentation review.
- Oversaw all facets of resident life, ensuring a holistic balance.
- Developed individualized service plans based on the needs and preferences of each individual, and maximized their participation in the process.
Associate Director of Kelleher Supervised Apartments
Catholic Charities, DPD, Diocese of Paterson
02.1995 - 01.1999
- Worked cooperatively with the program director in carrying out the operations of a residential program supporting adults with developmental disabilities.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary services, collaborating with clinical teams, case managers, families, and external providers to support residents' health, safety, and quality of life.
Mental Health Counselor II
Catholic Community Services in Newark
12.1993 - 02.1995
- Conducted client intake interviews and psychosocial assessments to gather clinical history, and determine service needs.
- Provided individual and group counseling services to clients with mental health and substance abuse needs in a structured clinical setting.
Education
Certificate Program - Developmental Disabilities
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey, NJ06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ06.1993
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- FA/CPR and AED certification
- Staff supervision and training
- Individualized support planning
- Performance improvement
- Professional communication
- Client advocacy
- Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Residential Coordinator
Catholic Charities, DPD, Diocese of Paterson
08.2022 - Current
Director of Kelleher Supervised Apartments
Catholic Charities, DPD, Diocese of Paterson
01.1999 - 08.2022
Associate Director of Kelleher Supervised Apartments
Catholic Charities, DPD, Diocese of Paterson
02.1995 - 01.1999
Mental Health Counselor II
Catholic Community Services in Newark
12.1993 - 02.1995
Certificate Program - Developmental Disabilities
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University