MARY MATUSIAK
Bonne Terre,MO
Summary
With over 20 years of expertise in vocational rehabilitation and healthcare services, a dynamic leader who excels at steering complex projects and driving impactful outcomes. Throughout the career, demonstrated success in managing high-performing teams, optimizing program management, and developing forward-thinking policies. Building strong client relationships is a key strength, consistently surpassing expectations through innovative solutions and strategic vision.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Spectrum Healthcare Resources
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Manages the DOL OWCP contract for federal employees. Oversees the Field Nurse and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs, with the objective of a return to employment for injured workers. Complies with all DOL policies and regulations for this federal contract.
- Ensures program compliance of approximately 500 Field Nurses and Rehabilitation Counselors.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Updated training curriculums and materials, to include co-facilitation of training for staff.
- Manages cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
Program Director for Business Services
Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation
06.2017 - 12.2024
- Managed Nebraska VR's Business Services, developing relationships and providing services to over 3000 businesses.
- Recruited and supervised six full-time staff across the state, to include leading meetings and preparing relevant materials.
- Developed curriculums, and facilitated training, remotely and in person, on a variety of topics, including DEI&A, Safe Spaces, Windmills, ADA, Effective Outreach, and others.
- Managed Self-Employment Program, assisting small businesses across the state with startup and expansion by producing sophisticated work plans and deliverables.
- Oversaw implementation of worksite activities to assist in employment outcomes, such as apprenticeships, internships, job shadows in different career pathways, and on-the-job skill building.
- Consulted with schools, providers, businesses and other agencies statewide, to include delivery of trainings and other technical assistance.
- Monitored multiple programs requiring extensive data collection and analysis, as well as cross-functional collaboration between field services, administration, and IT.
- Assisted with development and implementation of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Combined State Plan, including integrating input from stakeholders and Senior Leadership.
- Created, reviewed, and maintained Nebraska VR Policies and Procedures, ensuring all RSA Federal Guidelines and WIOA requirements were met.
- Managed multiple complex projects requiring high attention to detail, competing priorities and cross-functional communication.
Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor
Washington Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
02.2011 - 05.2017
- Supervised and managed office of 10 staff with annual budget of one million dollars, ensuring all cross functional operations ran smoothly.
- My office was a top performer across the state, staying under budget each year, while exceeding all annual federal reporting requirements.
- Coordinated with external entities to provide training and technical assistance.
- Assisted clients with gaining successful competitive employment by developing strong relationships and serving as the key contact, to include leading status meetings and preparing relevant materials.
- Administered and analyzed data of preliminary and comprehensive vocational assessments.
- Evaluated diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services, including benefits planning.
Program Manager
Echo Glen Children's Center
10.2008 - 12.2010
- Recruited and supervised approximately 50 full time, part time, and on call staff (including contracted employees), as well as 100 volunteers.
- Oversaw multiple programs within the Center, to include leading status meetings and developing and presenting work plans.
- Implemented and adhered to external standards including Performance Based Standards, National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards, Department of Health standards and Annual Loss Control Evaluation (ALCE) standards.
- Developed curriculum and facilitated trainings to residents and external parties.
Education
Master of Science - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, ILBachelor - Sociology
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, ILSkills
- Remote Work
- Data Collection/Analysis
- Report Writing
- Program/Project Management and Leadership
- Personnel Supervision
- Business Relations
- Detail-oriented
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Team leadership and direction
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Training and development
- Interpersonal skills
- MS office applications
Certification
- Certified Windmills Trainer, 01/01/22
- Former Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, #00108284, 04/01/08 to 04/01/18
Timeline
Program Manager
Spectrum Healthcare Resources
12.2024 - 05.2025
Program Director for Business Services
Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation
06.2017 - 12.2024
Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor
Washington Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
02.2011 - 05.2017
Program Manager
Echo Glen Children's Center
10.2008 - 12.2010
Master of Science - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor - Sociology
Southern Illinois University
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