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
San Diego, CA
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.
San Diego, CA
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.
San Diego, CA
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.
San Diego, CA
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
San Diego, CA
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