Michael Zipp
Kingston,NY
Summary
Productive leader with proven expertise in fostering community and optimizing resources at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health. Excelled in team management and policy enforcement, significantly enhancing operational efficiency, achieving fiscal goals and staff cohesion. Skilled in crisis management and effective communication, ensuring a safe, inclusive environment. Certified SCIP trainer, adept at staff development and compliance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Residence Director
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
10.2002 - Current
- Foster a strong sense of community within the IRA/ICF community programs by encouraging Individuals to engage in home, community based activities, self advocacy group and develop natural supports.
- Support the recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of new/current employees, cultivating an effective team of professionals.
- Streamline communication between staff members and administration, facilitating efficient decision-making processes.
- Analyze budgets, optimize resources, and achieve fiscal goals.
- Participate in admission and discharge of individuals to maximize efficiency.
- Maintain safe living conditions by enforcing individual policies and conducting monthly walkthrough.
- Promote positive relations between individuals and staff.
- Assist individuals with transitioning into new living environment.
- Facilitate house/Pivot meetings to discuss/review concerns, behavioral data, and convey information about policy changes.
- Provide crisis management and intervention during emergency situations.
- Coordinate activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.
- Monitor policies, procedures and best practices to ensure agency compliance.
- Screen and facilitate transition of new individuals into residential programs.
- Foster strong relationships with individuals, families and community partners.
- Evaluate individual's progress to identify areas of improvement and provide feedback.
- Certified SCIP-R Instructor.
Residence Manager
Devereux Advance Behavioral Health
06.2000 - 10.2002
Residence Coordinator
Devereux Advance Behavioral Health
11.1995 - 06.2000
Residence Counselor
Devereux Advance Behavioral Health
10.1993 - 11.1995
Education
Child/Direct Care Certification -
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.1997
High School Diploma -
Red Hook High School
Red Hook, NY06.1990
Skills
- Team Management
- Diversity awareness
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Safety Standards and Compliance
- Staff Communication/Training
- Counseling techniques
- Conflict de-escalation
- Safety Protocols
- Preventive Maintenance
- OPWDD Regulation Compliance
- Adherence to Agency Policies and Best practices
- SCIP-R Instructor
Timeline
Residence Director
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
10.2002 - Current
Residence Manager
Devereux Advance Behavioral Health
06.2000 - 10.2002
Residence Coordinator
Devereux Advance Behavioral Health
11.1995 - 06.2000
Residence Counselor
Devereux Advance Behavioral Health
10.1993 - 11.1995
Child/Direct Care Certification -
Dutchess Community College
High School Diploma -
Red Hook High School
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