Kristy Earles

• Provides supervision to Care Coordinators in relation to work performance, case documentation, and professional behavior.
• Provides directions relating to case management, monitoring, transitions, case transfers, and discharge.
• Regularly reviews Care Coordinators’ practices and provides guidance on difficult assignments. Provides orientation and training to new Care Coordinators on responsibilities, services, and policies and procedures.
• Plans, organizes, directs and oversees the daily operations of staff, including the timely assignment and reviewing of work, ensures coverage and redistribution of the workload during staff absences.
• Utilizes data and reports in performance management and conducts formal evaluations of work performed by staff and submits performance appraisal documents through official channels.
• Communicates regularly with staff to inform them of new initiatives and CAMHD procedural standards.
• Assists in the recruitment of new personnel for the section by participating in the interview and selection process.

• Care Coordinator - Responsible for coordinating services by gathering information of youth’s
  current emotional and/or behavioral challenges from mental health assessment or evaluation,
  alongside with clinical lead to help develop a coordinated service plan, and submit referrals to
  provider agencies who will then implement the service that is best appropriate to youth’s current
  needs.
• Assessments - Utilizes the Ohio Scales and the Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale
  (CAFAS).
• Case Planning and Monitoring - Collaboration and consultation with youth’s interdisciplinary team to
  ensure implementation of service is making progress and meeting treatment goals. Updating
  coordinated service plan as needed, case reviews with clinical lead, and inputting progress notes
  for documentation in client MAX portal/electronic record.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients.
• Assessed client needs through interviews and standardized tools to ensure appropriate service delivery.

• Case Management - Develops, coordinates, monitors, and ensures the delivery of appropriate
  services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities and/or intellectual disabilities
  through the utilization of existing resources within the community, through coordination with
  supports and services provided under federal, state, or county acts, and through specific funding
  when no other resources are available.
• Assessments - Able to utilize The Adaptive Behavior Assessment System (ABAS) and the Inventory
  for Client and Agency Planning (ICAP).
• Case Planning - Developed Individualized Service Plans (ISP)
• Ongoing Monitoring - Overseeing the implementation of the ISP to ensure services are being provided as specified in the plan. Record keeping by preparing reports, and updating service plans
  as needed.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop individualized service plans.
• Facilitated access to community resources and services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and support for clients.

• Case Management - Develop individualized plans to assist and train individuals with developmental
  and/or intellectual disabilities to become more independent and involved in the community.
• Conducted assessments through direct observation and interviews to gather information.
• Ongoing Monitoring - Training direct support workers and overseeing the implementation of the
  individualized plan, and evaluating the effectiveness of the plan.
• Coordinated individualized care plans for clients with developmental disabilities.
• Conducted assessments to determine eligibility for services and support programs.
• Facilitated communication between clients, families, and service providers to ensure comprehensive care.

Internship 1/2002-5/2003: Hawai Centers for Independent Living (HCIL)
-Assistant to Case Manager
-Provide resources and services to individuals with developmetal disabilities and/or intellectual disabilities.
-Provide resources and services to individuals with developmetal disabilities and/or intellectual disabilities.
- Assist clients with activities in the community.
- Provide Case Manager with weekly case notes of clients goals, progress, and concerns.
Internship 9/2001-12/2001: Child and Family Services
-Worked with case coordinator
-Assisted with planning activities and care for special needs children.