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Marie Garnett

Scotia,NY

Summary

Adept Support Manager offering 22 years of experience supporting people with developmental disabilities. Extensive knowledge of OPWDD certified IRA settings, supervisory skills, and long history of cultivating a positive and productive work environment. Excellent reputation for continuously finding ways to improve the quality of services through personal commitment and collaborative teamwork. Seeking to utilize education and extensive skills towards an exciting opportunity to make a difference on a larger scale.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Support Manager

Center For Disability Services
Albany, NY
10.2018 - Current
  • Residential divisional resource in training and support of new and existing Administrators and Managers of the oversight and operation of numerous OPWDD certified residences
  • Effectively assists Director of Residential Services in supervision of staff and direct management level reports in 20 different IRAs
  • Works collaboratively with other departments that support the residential division to improve quality of services and increase operation efficiency
  • Develops and empowers successful teams through positive, influential leadership, strong communication, and clear expectations
  • Divisional trainer for THERAP, the new CFDS electronic record keeping program used for billing, individual care plans, lifeplan document storage, staff action plans, goal documentation, nursing information, and more

Program Manager

Center For Disability Services
Albany, NY
10.2008 - 10.2018
  • Responsible for 24/7 operation of OPWDD certified residences at various locations
  • Hiring, scheduling, staffing, training, development, and supervision of all DSPs
  • Ensured excellent care, compassion, and high quality services were provided to individuals with developmental disabilities according to the principles of the agency's mission
  • Responsible for maintaining all financial operations and fiscal responsibilities of the residences including formal budget monitoring and variance reporting, personal income allowance, Medicaid spend downs, applying for/re-certifying SNAP benefits, and any additional individual and agency funds
  • Ensure physical plant is well-maintained, safe, and operational according to agency and OPWDD standards
  • Worked in conjunction with Administrator of Residential Services in writing Staff Action Plans, IPOPs, GPOPs, Fire Evacuation Plans, E/F Scores, incident reports, POCAs, Informed Consent/Human Rights, staff evaluations, performance improvement plans, and various proposals for increases in budgetary and staffing allocations

Clinical Assistant

Center For Disability Services
Albany, NY
03.2001 - 10.2008
  • Assisted residential house RN with all health care needs for individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Scheduled and attended all medical appointments
  • Transcribed, ordered, inventories, profiled, and passed medications
  • Communicated all pertinent health concerns and information to physicians and clinical teams
  • Provided direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities including community inclusion, teaching ADLs, assisting with goals, and all AMAP responsibilities

DSP

Center For Disability Services
Albany, NY
04.2000 - 03.2001
  • Assisted people with profound developmental disabilities while promoting independence and well-being.
  • Obtained and maintained necessary trainings and certifications such as AMAP, FA/CPR, BIPP, SCIP-R, and others
  • Supported individuals with completing their goals, ADL's, dining, bathing, med admin, outings, medical appointments, family visits, and more.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY
09.2022

No Degree - Human Services

Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY

High School Diploma -

Shaker High School
Latham, NY
05.1998

Skills

  • Organized and Efficient
  • Upbeat and Motivated
  • Leadership Experience
  • Effective Supervisory Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Knowledge of Services for People with Developmental Disabilities
  • Dependable and Trustworthy
  • Innovative and Creative
  • Teachable and Eager to Learn
  • Consistent High Performance
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Communication

Accomplishments

  • Empire State College Dean's List Summer 2021, Fall 2021, and Spring 2022
  • Secured $186,254 worth of much needed DME through the NYS CHOP grant for the CFDS residential division
  • CFDS Circle of Excellence Award 2017
  • Ongoing contributor in collaboration with the CFDS and RPI for Capstone Biomedical Engineering design projects
  • CFDS Agency trainer for Conflict Resolution, Coaching, Human Growth and Development, BIPP assistant, Introduction to Disabilities, Fire Safety, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Bed Safety Expert, THERAP trainer/expert, and DISC Personality Profiles
  • Currently serve on the following committees: QI/QA Levels of Support, Residential Operations Life Safety Code, recently worked with the Director of Clinical Services and PT/OT to solidify OPWDD mechanical lift and DME requirements, and other committees per the request of the Deputy Executive Director

Certification

SCIR-R

AMAP

FA/CRP

BIPP

Timeline

Support Manager

Center For Disability Services
10.2018 - Current

Program Manager

Center For Disability Services
10.2008 - 10.2018

Clinical Assistant

Center For Disability Services
03.2001 - 10.2008

DSP

Center For Disability Services
04.2000 - 03.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

SUNY Empire State College

No Degree - Human Services

Hudson Valley Community College

High School Diploma -

Shaker High School

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