Experienced program and operations leader with a strong background in resident services, compliance reporting, policy development, and team supervision. Known for improving services, supporting staff, and maintaining organized, compliant operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Specialist/Children
Lydia's House, Inc.
St. Louis, MT
12.2024 - Current
Supported resident intake and program enrollment for Lydia's House Support Services.
Scheduled appointments and maintained calendars for staff and residents.
Worked with staff to address resident needs and service questions.
Suggested ways to improve program initiatives and daily operations.
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
Baptist Home and Healthcare Ministries
Chillicothe, Missouri
11.2022 - 08.2024
Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Ensured legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, guidelines.
Assisted in developing budgets for each departmental unit within the organization.
Recommended appropriate staffing techniques to meet demands and manage costs.
Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
Social Service Director/Assistant Administrator
Baptist Homes and Healthcare Minsitries
Chillicothe, Missouri
04.2018 - 11.2022
Coordinate case reviews, referrals, and service plans across care teams.
Oversee crisis response, client escalations, and emergency service coordination.
Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient delivery of services.
Ensured compliance with all state regulations concerning social service programs.
Kept accurate records of client information and program progress regarding client information, program progress.
Program Director
Lydia's House, Inc.
St. Louis, MT
08.2005 - 12.2017
Oversaw resident services, including intake, advocacy, and crisis support.
Coordinated staff schedules, supervision, and daily program operations.
Developed service plans with case managers and support teams.
Created and implemented new policies and procedures for the program.
Initiated and set goals for programs according to strategic objectives of organization.
Maintained communication with clients throughout their involvement in the program.
Collaborated with external partners to leverage resources for the program's success.
Education
Master of Arts - Religious Education
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MO
05-1992
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
05-1990
Skills
Intake coordination
Program enrollment
Calendar management
Compliance reporting
Policy development
Resident services
Certification
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Missouri 2022