Jim Mears
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Experienced in working with variety of people with disabilities. Works with a "people first" attitude to give each person resources needed to live the life they want.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Coordinator
Empower Healthcare Solutions
Little Rock, Arkansas
07.2023 - Current
- Work with other healthcare professionals and family members to develop a yearly support plan for each member
- Connect regularly with members, family members and healthcare professionals to monitor progress of support plan
- Connect regularly with members and family members to check on health concerns and assess member's current needs
- Connect members and families with community resources
- Coordinate each member's care and ensure effective treatment plans
- Coordinate that each member is current on state requirements
- Submit incident reports according to Arkansas state guidelines
Division Quality Specialist
Arkansas Support Network
Springdale, AR
11.2019 - 07.2023
- Record documentation of medication logs, doctor's appointments, monthly summaries, etc. to ensure services to individual are provided.
- File documentation needed for Individual's profile.
- Turn in weekly payouts of bills, spending, etc. for individuals supported.
- 24 hour on call for emergency situations as needed.
- Training and supervision of Direct Support Staff.
- Monthly on site Manager during business hours.
- Fill in for staff as needed.
- Monthly progress reviews and service assessments.
- Approving Staff work appointments.
- Home Visits.
Division Assistant
Arkansas Support Network
Springdale, AR
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Fill in shifts to provide 1:1 services for individuals during staff absences.
- Approving staff case notes.
- Monthly progress reviews
- Home visits.
Community Support Professional
Life Styles
Fayetteville, AR
08.2012 - 07.2018
- Assisted individuals with goals for living in community.
- Ensure and document daily medication taken.
- Document daily activity.
- Take to doctor's appointments.
- Help individual with community integration.
- Fill in shifts as needed.
Direct Support Professional
Arkansas Support Network
Springdale, AR
12.2010 - 07.2018
- Provide 1:1 support services for individuals.
- Take to doctor's appointments as necessary.
- Community integration.
- Ensure and document daily medication taken.
- Document daily activity.
- Work with individual to support lifestyle goals.
- Fill in shifts as necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR12.1992
Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Self-Directed
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Affiliations
- Linda Andrews Above and Beyond 2019
- Presented by Arkansas Support Network to honor an individual who goes above and beyond to create and sustain space, relationships and opportunities for individuals and families.
- Keith Vire Throwing Starfish Award
- Presented annually by Arkansas Support Network to individuals who display an ongoing commitment to value every person and positively impact their surrounding community.
Education and Training
other,Fayetteville, AR
Contact
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Timeline
Care Coordinator
Empower Healthcare Solutions
07.2023 - Current
Division Quality Specialist
Arkansas Support Network
11.2019 - 07.2023
Division Assistant
Arkansas Support Network
07.2018 - 11.2019
Community Support Professional
Life Styles
08.2012 - 07.2018
Direct Support Professional
Arkansas Support Network
12.2010 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Arkansas
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