Leea Thompson
Wichita,KS
Summary
Caring and dedicated professional with twenty-five years of experience working with families and their children and young adults with Autism, developmental disabilities, and IDD. Additionally, I have experience supervising and leading Direct Care Professional staff, working as a recruiter in a Human Resources role, and most recently, in Compliance. During this time, I’ve grown as an advocate for families, children, and young adults, and as a leader exponentially. Through my various experiences, I’ve become proficient in multiple communication styles, office and computer duties and programs, and electronic systems.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Professional
Heartspring
02.2024 - Current
- Responsible for daily implementation of student services and care within the group home setting for children with Autism and developmental disabilities.
- Ensure that students are safe, and receive quality care, that instructional programming is implemented effectively per IEP requirements, and that the group home is maintained to meet and/or exceed licensing regulations and standards.
- Provide a structured learning environment for students by following the schedule of activities that promotes the student's learning opportunities and their independent living skills.
Compliance Specialist
Heartspring
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Help to redesign and implement new compliance strategies at Heartspring.
- Work alongside other key partners in the organization, implementing policies, practices, and procedures ensuring compliance with school partner regulations as well as state and federal laws.
- Custodian and gate keeper of organizational policies/procedures including writing new policies and making policy revisions, uploading new/revised policies/procedures into PolicyTech and communicating final policies/procedures to employees.
Lead Home Coordinator
Heartspring
01.2016 - 06.2022
- Responsible for supervising up to 24 group home Direct Care Professionals as well as two Home Coordinator Assistants and coordinating student services (IEP’s, programs, etc.) within the group home setting
- Ensuring that students are safe, and receive quality care, that instructional programming is implemented effectively per IEP and program requirements, and that the group home is maintained to meet and/or exceed licensing regulations and standards
- Monitor implementation of student schedules, instructional programs, and Behavior Interventions Plans to ensure consistency and quality of programs and conduct any necessary follow-up with Direct Care Professional staff, as needed.
- Develop, manage, and meet the fiscal budget for the group home as well as manage timekeeping for assigned Direct Care Professional staff.
- Train and develop group home Direct Care Professionals, and Home Coordinator Assistants, and complete yearly performance appraisals based on the role.
- Responsible for mentoring and assisting other Home Coordinators/Home Coordinator Assistants on campus when new to the role and ongoing as needed.
- Any additional duties as asked or assigned by the Director/Assistant Director of Residential.
Home Coordinator
Heartspring
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Responsible for supervising up to 24 group home Direct Care Professionals as well as two Home Coordinator Assistants and coordinating student services (IEP’s, programs, etc.) within the group home setting
- Ensuring that students are safe, and receive quality care, that instructional programming is implemented effectively per IEP and program requirements, and that the group home is maintained to meet and/or exceed licensing regulations and standards
- Monitor implementation of student schedules, instructional programs, and Behavior Interventions Plans to ensure consistency and quality of programs and conduct any necessary follow-up with Direct Care Professional staff, as needed.
- Develop, manage, and meet the fiscal budget for the group home as well as manage timekeeping for assigned Direct Care Professional staff.
- Train and develop group home Direct Care Professionals, and Home Coordinator Assistants, and complete yearly performance appraisals based on the role.
Staff Recruiter/Human Resources Generalist
Heartspring
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Responsible for recruiting and hiring Direct Care Professional staff for the group home and classroom setting.
- Attending Job Fairs, conducting interviews, selecting applicants, conducting background checks, phone screens as well as monthly random drug screens.
- Assist with two-week training classes in the absence of a trainer (certified as a trainer).
- Responsible for timekeeping for two to three group homes.
- Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.
Home Coordinator Assistant
Heartspring
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Responsible for daily implementation of student services and care within the group home setting for children aged 7-21 with Autism and developmental disabilities.
- Ensuring that students are safe, and receive quality care, that instructional programming is implemented effectively per IEP requirements, and that the group home is maintained to meet and/or exceed licensing regulations and standards.
- Monitor implementation of student schedules, instructional programs, and Behavior Interventions Plans to ensure consistency and quality of programs and conduct necessary follow-up with Direct Care Professional staff
- In the absence of the Home Coordinator, train, develop and lead group home Direct Care Professionals.
Direct Care Professional
Heartspring
08.1998 - 01.2001
- Responsible for daily implementation of student services and care within the group home setting for children with Autism and developmental disabilities
- Ensuring that students are safe, and receive quality care, that instructional programming is implemented effectively per IEP requirements, and that the group home is maintained to meet and/or exceed licensing regulations and standards.
- Provide a structured learning environment for students by following the schedule of activities that promotes the student's learning opportunities and their independent living skills.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Butler County Community College
El Dorado, KSCertificate in Human Resource Management -
Wichita State University
Wichita, KSHigh School Diploma -
Valley Center High School
Valley Center, KSSkills
- Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strong, Compassionate Communication
- Detail-Oriented
- Able To Work Independently
- Dependable and Reliable
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Calm Under Pressure
- Time Management
- Fiscal Management
- Proficient in various computer programs including PolicyTech
Certification
- First Aid/CPR
- Drivers Training
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention/CPI
- TEACCH Trainer
Timeline
Direct Care Professional
Heartspring
02.2024 - Current
Compliance Specialist
Heartspring
06.2022 - 01.2024
Lead Home Coordinator
Heartspring
01.2016 - 06.2022
Home Coordinator
Heartspring
01.2009 - 01.2016
Staff Recruiter/Human Resources Generalist
Heartspring
01.2004 - 01.2009
Home Coordinator Assistant
Heartspring
01.2001 - 01.2004
Direct Care Professional
Heartspring
08.1998 - 01.2001
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Butler County Community College
Certificate in Human Resource Management -
Wichita State University
High School Diploma -
Valley Center High School