Michelle Stewart
Bexley,Ohio
Summary
- Dynamic ICF Administrator at I Am Boundless with a proven track record in policy development and regulatory compliance. Expert in training and conflict resolution, I successfully created Ohio's first Multi Systems Youth Program, enhancing support for individuals with developmental disabilities while leading a diverse team of 200 staff.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
ICF Administrator
I Am Boundless
08.2017 - 08.2023
- Responsible for the day to day operation of a $12 million Medicaid Program consisting of four locations, 88 individuals with developmental disabilities and 200 staff.
- Ensuring compliance in local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
- Direct supervision of location managers, support staff (Behavior Support Staff, Social Workers), and contract staff (Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech, Psychology, Psychiatry).
- Policy development and implementation for the ICF program.
- Developed and ensured/secured funding via grants, Medicaid, state, local sources and resources.
Assistant Program Director
I Am Boundless/Franklin County Residential Services
Columbus, Ohio
04.2004 - 08.2017
- Responsible for hiring, training, supervision of Support and Contract Staff.
- Monitored/reviewed/approved all Individual Service Plans to ensure education, habilitation, behavior support plans, etc are incorporated across all work, home, and or school settings.
- Created the first Multi Systems Youth Program in the state of Ohio.
- Ensured compliance and quality for the residential programs.
- Developed and implemented training program for 400 staff.
Behavior Support Specialist
Franklin County Residential Services/Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
09.1994 - 04.2004
- The first behavior support specialist for the Respite program and developed policies and procedures for the program.
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Training residential staff, and families in behavior support techniques.
- Provided crisis intervention training and deescalation strategies.
Teaching Assistant
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Columbus, Ohio
09.1992 - 08.1994
- Provided 1:1 behavioral support to elementary students with complex behavioral needs in the classroom.
- Implemented individual program goals, revised or created new goals when goals were achieved.
Education
BA - Psychology
The Ohio State University
01.1991
Skills
- Teaching and training
- Conflict resolution
- Policy and procedure development
- Individual service plan creation
- Implementation strategies
- Rapport building
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Diverse age group experience
- Ability diversity experience
- Complex behavioral needs expertise
- Human rights advocacy
- Committee leadership
- Regulatory compliance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ICF Administrator
I Am Boundless
08.2017 - 08.2023
Assistant Program Director
I Am Boundless/Franklin County Residential Services
04.2004 - 08.2017
Behavior Support Specialist
Franklin County Residential Services/Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
09.1994 - 04.2004
Teaching Assistant
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
09.1992 - 08.1994
BA - Psychology
The Ohio State University
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