Melissa C. Enfinger
Prattville,ALABAMA
Summary
Accomplished Director of Care Services with a proven track record at ALS Association Louisiana, adept in grant writing and public speaking. Spearheaded the development of ALS Mental Health Network, securing a 67% funding increase. Excelled in program management and grassroots advocacy, establishing key partnerships and enhancing care service delivery.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Care Services and Public Policy
Als Association Louisiana
Arlington, VA - Virginia
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Responsible for the planning, directing, supervision, implementation and evaluation of all Chapter Care Service programs and staff
- This includes designing and managing the budget and resources to facilitate the uniform delivery of high quality care services to patients and their families Chapter-wide in accordance with the mission of the organization
- Public policy responsibilities include acting as the point-of-contact and liaison for National Advocacy activities, leading the Alabama Delegation of Self-Advocates, and supporting grassroots advocacy efforts at the state and national levels
- Lead, manage, and provide structure and guidance for staff of three to four Care Services Coordinators across the state
- Assist the Executive Director in development of strategic plan and budget for care services and public policy/ advocacy programs
- Assure effective delivery of Care Services programs within the Chapter service area, including direct management of caseload as needed
- Manage and coordinate relationships with ALS Care Clinics and ALS Center of Excellence
- Plan, coordinate, and execute all educational activities of the Chapter including the annual Symposium
- Ensures all programs are in compliance with the National organization's defined standards/ guidelines as well as general healthcare regulations and guidelines
- Establish strategic community and professional partnerships and collaborations with agencies and service providers to the benefit of our patients, families, and the organization
- Successfully developed a relationship with the national education provider, MedBridge and coordinated advisory board of professionals to support the development of three educational courses specific to ALS
Director of Education and Resource Development
The Als Association - National Office#8
Arlington, VA - Virginia
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Community Outreach Events
- Mental Health Program
- EMS/ First Responder Education
- Bereavement Support
- Nationwide Connect Support Groups
- Assistive Technology
- MENTOR Program for ALS
- Support for research
- Connected MD
- Resource Highlights
- Work with Volunteers
- thinkALS tool (collaborate with community volunteer and Medical Director)
- ALS National Registry, ALS Focus, and local support for studies and research
- New clinic support
- International Alliance presentations
- Podcast appearances (can I link?)
- Caregiver support and resources
Director of Care Services
ALS Association Alabama Louisiana Mississippi
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Director of Care Services is responsible for overall management and quality of The ALS Association's care services programs
- Responsibilities include: Program Development and Management; Strategic Planning and Evaluation; Staff Management; Information and Referral; ALS Clinic development and management and Outreach, Provider Relations, and Education
- Participated in ALS Roundtable on Diversity and Inclusion April 2022
- November 2022 - presented at International Alliance ALS/MND's Allied professional Forum on Increasing Access to Mental Health Care for persons affected by ALS
- Feb 2023 $50,000 Funding awarded by MTPA-America to support continued development of ALS Mental Health Network - increase from $30,000 previous program year
- April 2023 Received CDC approval for pilot ALS Registry outreach to increase CDC registry participation in Mississippi
Education
MS - Management of Nonprofit Organizations
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2009
BA - Psychology
Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL01.2001
Skills
- Grant Writing
- Meeting Facilitation
- Person-Centered Planning
- Program Planning and Development
- Public Speaking
- Grassroots Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Community coordination
- Program management
- Monitoring staff
- Plan of care support
- Care planning
Affiliations
- The Montgomery Area Bicycle Club
- Capital City Triathlon Club
- Read Freely Alabama
- Friends of Mental Health America Montgomery
- Mental Health First Aide Graduate
Significant Presentations and Speaking Engagements
- 2 time speaker at International Alliance ALS/MND
- Respite Network speaker
- MH Symposia and other options
- International Palliative Care
- Alabama EMS Conference
- what else? I need to build my list and make a plan to capture it all moving forward
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Care Services and Public Policy
Als Association Louisiana
10.2023 - 02.2025
Director of Education and Resource Development
The Als Association - National Office#8
10.2023 - 02.2025
Director of Care Services
ALS Association Alabama Louisiana Mississippi
02.2022 - 10.2023
MS - Management of Nonprofit Organizations
Capella University
BA - Psychology
Huntingdon College
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