Michael D. Kanaley
Clyde,NY
Summary
Dedicated Human Service Worker searching for an opportunity to use my experience, skills and education to make positive contributions to a growing agency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Habilitation Specialist 2
FINGER LAKES DDSO
12.2022 - Current
- Responsible for supervising Habilitation Specialist 1’s
- Develop Habilitation Plans that address outcomes as reflected in the Life Plan as well as the needs and interests of assigned individuals
- Provide oversight to Geneva day program and bring issues/concerns to the attention of appropriate team members
- Ensure all Day Habilitation documents are filed in the individual’s records, in proper order, and that records are neatly maintained per regulation and policy
- Complete all required billing submissions and data recording as needed.
Habilitation Specialist 1
OPWDD FINGER LAKES DDSO
04.2016 - 12.2022
- Provide assessments, implement active treatment programs and document the response to treatment for individual
- Attend and participate in annual/semi-annual Life Plan reviews and various other meetings regarding the individuals’ services/programs and team concerns
- Provide active treatment within a therapeutic environment to ensure the health/safety and well being of individuals is being met.
Medicaid Service Coordinator
WAYNE ARC
08.2012 - 04.2016
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Conducted assessments to identify individual client needs and assist with development of tailored interventions.
- Coordinate and conduct annual and semi-annual life plan reviews along with other key meetings regarding service recipients being served.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and service providers to enhance support services.
Recreation Therapist
ST. JOSEPHS VILLA, VILLA OF HOPE
08.2011 - 08.2012
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
State University of New York College At Brockport
Brockport, NY06.2009
Associate of Science - Science in Human Services
State University of New York College At Mohawk Valley
Utica, NY12.2006
Skills
- Oral and Written Communication
- Interpersonal
- Leadership/Management
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Client Needs Assessment
Certification
- New York State Certification in Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Habilitation Specialist 2
FINGER LAKES DDSO
12.2022 - Current
Habilitation Specialist 1
OPWDD FINGER LAKES DDSO
04.2016 - 12.2022
Medicaid Service Coordinator
WAYNE ARC
08.2012 - 04.2016
Recreation Therapist
ST. JOSEPHS VILLA, VILLA OF HOPE
08.2011 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
State University of New York College At Brockport
Associate of Science - Science in Human Services
State University of New York College At Mohawk Valley