Kelly Vales
San Diego,California
Summary
To secure an administrative position that will challenge my supervisory and management skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President, Youth, Adult and Family Wellness
SAY SAN DIEGO
09.2011 - Current
- Oversee administration, management and personnel, resource development and management, marketing and public relations for the Youth, Family and Community Services Unit.
Mental Health Coordinator
SAY SAN DIEGO, INC.
07.2001 - 08.2011
- Supervise professional, paraprofessional and intern staff; oversee case management and clinical services and provide clinical licensing supervision; provide individual and family counseling; manage county contracts, including medi-cal, lead unit planning, and assist in overseeing unit hiring and staff training and development.
- In charge of supervision and contract compliance for Medi-cal. HIPAA Project Manager and Privacy Officer prior to and during HIPAA implementation.
- Assist management team with grant/proposal writing.
- Develop and monitor EPSDT budgets.
Clinical Coordinator
SAY SAN DIEGO, INC.
07.1998 - 06.2001
- Supervise professional, paraprofessional and intern staff; oversee case management and clinical services; manage government contracts, lead unit planning, assist in overseeing unit outreach and community development activities; and assist in overseeing unit hiring and staff training and development.
Extended Day Counselor
SAY SAN DIEGO, INC.
01.1991 - 06.1998
- Counsel children and families in SAY’s Extended Day Childcare Unit; facilitate and develop psychoeducational groups with school age children on self-esteem, anger management, conflict resolution, social skills, divorce, grief and child abuse; develop and lead parent trainings and support groups; trained mediator; train staff on child abuse issues and reporting, positive discipline, parent education, drug/alcohol prevention and high-risk children; supervise staff social worker and interns; provide resource and referral services to families; have written and was awarded numerous mini grants.
Child Care Coordinator
CHILDCARE RESOURCE SERVICE
08.1990 - 12.1990
- Provided aid to GAIN clients in choosing care for their children while they are in training or school.
Education
BA - Social Work
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
05.1988
MSW, PPS - undefined
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
05.1990
Skills
- Proficient in Word, Outlook and Powerpoint
Certification
- Children’s Member at Large, Mental Health Contractor’s Association: 2008-2012
- Alternate, Children’s Mental Health System of Care Council; 2010-2014
- Training and supervision in Brief Strategic Therapy (2008)
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (2008)
- CCISC Model and Motivational Interviewing (2006)
Timeline
Vice President, Youth, Adult and Family Wellness
SAY SAN DIEGO
09.2011 - Current
Mental Health Coordinator
SAY SAN DIEGO, INC.
07.2001 - 08.2011
Clinical Coordinator
SAY SAN DIEGO, INC.
07.1998 - 06.2001
Extended Day Counselor
SAY SAN DIEGO, INC.
01.1991 - 06.1998
Child Care Coordinator
CHILDCARE RESOURCE SERVICE
08.1990 - 12.1990
MSW, PPS - undefined
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
BA - Social Work
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY