Kellee Passante
Latham,NY
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly contribute to new environments. Eager to contribute to agency success through experience and professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
CAS Compliance and Monitoring Specialist
Living Resources
Albany, NY
10.2025 - Current
- Comprehensive review of CAS assessments
- Conduct regular audits of documentation
- Work with IDT to ensure proper implementation of services based on CAS results
- Created scheduling system for CAS assessments to streamline preparation
- Facilitated discussions on CAS review processes to enhance team collaboration
- Developed training materials for staff to improve understanding of CAS assessments
- Participated in residential staff meetings to review CAS assessments
- Attend CAS assessments to provide information
Care Manager
LIFEPlan CCO NY
09.2022 - 10.2025
- Develop and maintain Life Plans based on person-centered planning, IDT input and CAS assessments
- Coordinated services to align with client needs, ensuring comprehensive support.
- Facilitate Life Plan Meetings
- Maintain positive relationships with individuals, families, service providers and assessors to ensure quality of service.
- Led meetings with individuals and families to clarify service requirements and enhance understanding.
- Collaborated with community programs to increase awareness of available services and resources.
- Applying for services in CHOICES
Day Services Manager III and Regional Coordinator III
The ARC of Ulster Greene/The ARC of Mid Hudson
Kingston, NY
10.2008 - 09.2022
- Day Services Manager III:
- Held responsibility for all aspects of managing a remote day habilitation program during COVID
- Coordinated staffing, schedules, and daily outings for a day habilitation without walls program, ensuring seamless service delivery.
- Regional Coordinator III:
- Oversaw two programs simultaneously, maintaining operational effectiveness and compliance with regulations.
- Facilitated meetings with individuals and their team to assess services and provide treatment recommendations.
- Create and write habilitation plans and plans of protective oversight
- Collaborated with team members to identify and accomplish agency objectives
- Evaluated team member performance and offered constructive feedback, also mentored and trained new management staff
Preschool Teacher
Mother Goose Nursery School
Saugerties, NY
09.2003 - 09.2008
- Taught preschool classes emphasizing individualized learning to cater to diverse student needs.
- Led daily activities to foster socialization skills and effectively implement preschool curriculum.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans fostering social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Created inclusive classroom environments promoting collaboration and respect among diverse groups of children.
- Assessed student progress through observations and evaluations, adapting activities to meet individual needs.
Direct Care, Supervisor, Program Manager
Children's Home of Kingston
Kingston, NY
10.1988 - 05.1999
- Provided direct care services to clients in need
- Advanced to supervisor within 6 months, demonstrating leadership potential and commitment to team success.
- Developed pilot program for at-risk youth and families, facilitating therapeutic and educational activities that fostered engagement and support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Empire State College
01-2007
Associate of Applied Science - Humanities
Finger Lakes Community College
01-1985
Skills
- Regulatory compliance oversight
- Quality assurance monitoring
- QIDP
- CAS assessment systems
- EHR proficiency
- SLMS user
- CHOICES user
- Interdisciplinary treatment team
- Service plan development
- At-risk youth experience
- Crisis intervention training
- Critical thinker
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Compassionate and active listener
- IDD population expertise
Timeline
CAS Compliance and Monitoring Specialist
Living Resources
10.2025 - Current
Care Manager
LIFEPlan CCO NY
09.2022 - 10.2025
Day Services Manager III and Regional Coordinator III
The ARC of Ulster Greene/The ARC of Mid Hudson
10.2008 - 09.2022
Preschool Teacher
Mother Goose Nursery School
09.2003 - 09.2008
Direct Care, Supervisor, Program Manager
Children's Home of Kingston
10.1988 - 05.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Humanities
Finger Lakes Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Empire State College