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Jennifer Young

Westerly,RI

Summary

Results-driven healthcare leader with over 25 years of management experience in PACE, and adult day health. Expertise in leading multi-site operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing community partnerships. Focused on enhancing participant experiences, expanding service offerings, and fostering collaborative teams to support older adults and their families.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Adult Day Program Manager

Pace Organization Of Rhode Island
05.2025 - 07.2026
  • Led Adult Day operations across multiple PACE locations.
  • Developed marketing and community outreach initiatives, enhancing visibility and engagement for Adult Day services.
  • Built relationships with healthcare providers and community organizations, strengthening the network of support for Adult Day services.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, leading to higher participant satisfaction and improved quality outcomes.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations and funding requirements, maintaining high standards of operational excellence.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on program protocols, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through regular evaluation of program outcomes and soliciting feedback from stakeholders.

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Day Center Director

PACE ORGANIZATION OF RHODE ISLAND
01.2017 - 05.2025
  • Directed daily operations for multiple adult day health centers, enhancing care for medically complex older adults.
  • Supervised interdisciplinary staff, fostering collaboration among nursing, activities, social work, dietary, and transportation teams.
  • Designed person-centered programming promoting physical, emotional, and cognitive wellness.
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations, maintaining high standards of quality in service provision.
  • Managed staffing, scheduling, quality improvement, and operational performance.
  • Cultivated and strengthened relationships with participants and caregivers.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Sociology and Business Management

Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU)
Willimantic, CT

Associate of Science (AS) - General Studies with focus in Early Childhood Education

Three Rivers Community College
Norwich, CT

Skills

  • Adult Day Health Operations
  • PACE Programs
  • Program Development
  • Quality Improvement
  • Marketing & Enrollment
  • Strategic Planning
  • Proven leadership in aging services
  • Community partnership building

Accomplishments

  • Supported staff through for the implementation of two electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
  • Led quality improvement efforts that raised care plan and documentation compliance from 67% to 90%, maintaining consistent performance through staff training and monthly audits.

Milestones

  • National PACE Association Conference Presenter
  • National Webinar Presenter
  • Alzheimer's Association Walk Captain
  • Commission on Aging Leadership
  • Dementia Care Training

Timeline

Adult Day Program Manager

Pace Organization Of Rhode Island
05.2025 - 07.2026

Day Center Director

PACE ORGANIZATION OF RHODE ISLAND
01.2017 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Sociology and Business Management

Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU)

Associate of Science (AS) - General Studies with focus in Early Childhood Education

Three Rivers Community College