Paresa Ioannidis
Trumbull,CT
Summary
Leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet Individuals' needs / Federal compliance regulations. Management abilities and results-driven approach. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with colleagues to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders and other external government agencies. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact agency success. Strong policy enforcement and proficient in best practices. Talented leader with strong planning and day-to-day problem-solving. Self sufficient and self starter.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of Case Management
Department Of Developmental Services
03.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate individual care and reduce case management barriers.
- Structured standardized case management processes to comply with regulatory agency statutes and standards.
- Managed and monitored program activities and evaluated quality for improvement recommendations.
- Created care plans that addressed clinical and financial challenges, family requirements and facilitated individuals quality of life.
- Interface with other agencies such as DSS, Social Security, Probate Courts, School system, other state and private agencies.
- Supervise and train staff, comply with Federal requirements, ensure we meet the requirements and standards for medicaid waiver program.
DDS Case Manager, IFS Division
Department Of Developmental Services
10.2005 - 03.2018
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address individuals' needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to individuals'
- Assisted individuals in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources ie. DSS, Social Security
- Monitored individuals ' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions
- Developed good working relationships along and trust with agencies, and families
- Advocate for my individuals' rights
- Ensure compliance with all federal waiver guidelines
- Enrolled individuals' in DDS Waivers granted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Ensure individuals and families are informed of choice and service options including self-direction
- Facilitate, individual planning meeting, intake meeting, discharge meetings, exploratory meeting
- Knowledgeable in IP6 database
Director of Residential and Medical Services
ARI Of CT Inc.
03.2000 - 10.2005
- Collaborated with supervisors and staff to identify and address challenges.
- Implemented strategies to increase staff recruiting, engagement and retention.
- Guided and supported supervisors and staff in development of new programs.
- Quality Reviews for Master Files to comply with DDS/DMR Standards
- Quality Reviews for Medical book to comply with DDS/DMR Medical Standard
- Participated on opening a new CLA
- Participated in CARF accreditations
- knowledge in the completion of Licensing Applications / Plan of Corrections
- Ensured quality licensing
- Worked with United WayConsultation/Liaison Experience:
- Worked with other government agencies
- Knowledge in HUD, section 8 housing
- Worked closely with DDS/DMR Licensing
- Knowledge of DDS/DMR funding sources and resource
- Responsible for 8 Program Managers
- Responsible for 1 Nurse
- Staff training/development
- Annual evaluations
- Worked closely with New England Care Employees Union District 1199
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT08.1992
Skills
- Ecamris
- Tableau
- IP 6 data base
- Microsoft Word
- Excell
- Teams
- Zoom
- Computer Skills
- Time management
- Fast Learner
- Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA)
Timeline
Supervisor of Case Management
Department Of Developmental Services
03.2018 - Current
DDS Case Manager, IFS Division
Department Of Developmental Services
10.2005 - 03.2018
Director of Residential and Medical Services
ARI Of CT Inc.
03.2000 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sacred Heart University