Results-focused director with over 8 plus years of experience in the Healthcare field. Solid vision of institutional goals inspiring cooperation and teamwork. Self-directed work teams to expand awareness of service mission. Committed to addressing social issues to improve quality of life in marginalized communities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Social Services
Stonecreek Health And Rehab
01.2024 - Current
Implemented social services care plans for each resident and updated plans annually in consultation with residents and families
Handled or delegated resident support concerns respectfully to preserve resident dignity, health and safety
Managed resident admissions, discharges, and referrals to other facilities, home health agencies, equipment companies, hospice/palliative care based on resident and family needs
Educated residents and families regarding insurance.
Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Administration, Managed Insurance, and other possible sources of funding for required care
Manage podiatry, dental, vision, and psych services for resident in need of services.
Running and implementing behavior programs to best fit the needs of the residents
Knowledgeable in PointClickCare and Matrix software were iv done MDS, UDAs, orders/MAR, etc.
Developed and implemented variety of innovative policies, strategies, and training to promote client self-sufficiency.
Social Services Director
Life Care Center of Hendersonville
05.2022 - 01.2024
Implemented social services care plans for each resident and updated plans annually in consultation with residents and families
Handled or delegated resident support concerns respectfully to preserve resident dignity, health and safety
Managed resident admissions and discharges and referrals to other facilities, home health agencies, equipment companies, hospice/palliative care based on resident and family needs
Educated residents and families regarding insurance.
Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Administration and other possible sources of funding for required care
Running and implementing behavior programs to best fit the needs of the residents
Knowledgeable in PointClickCare software were iv done MDS, UDAs, orders/MAR, etc.
Developed and implemented variety of innovative policies, strategies, and training to promote client self-sufficiency.
ACT Team
October Road
02.2020 - 05.2022
Counseled unemployed individuals to determine suitable vocational goals, interests and aptitudes
Conducted ongoing placement assistance by preparing resumes, Job readiness assessment, Job seeking skills building, Applications, Resumes, Interviewing skills, and
Job development
Assisted in helping Individuals with sever and persistent mental illness build on personal strengths and learn life skills to address both physical and mental health needs
By developing coping strategies and skills to enable the client to build a supportive environment and to function as independently as possible
Also learn the skills they need to seek and achieve meaningful community involvement through independent social, volunteer or employment activities
Provide transportation or link clients to access community resources
Emergency services duty on rotation that may include commitment procedures, after hour assessments, crisis planning, and hospital diversion Experience with 24/7 crisis emergency on call
Knowledgeable in treatment plans, documentation of notes, ASAMs
Independent caregiver company, Asheville, — Mentor for kids with autism
Autism Paraprofessional (mentor)
GT Independence-Self Directed Care
09.2019 - 02.2020
Assist in the safe mobilization of students, including to and from school and other community activities
Completed all timesheets, traceability forms and documentation on time
Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
Assisted in teaching them life skills they need to help them socialize and integrate well in society
As well as assist in developing friendships along the way
Assigned thought-provoking projects,enticing patients to find creative solutions to issues
Resolved behavioral issues providing coping tools for a quick recovery and direction or redirection techniques to keep patient focus on the task at hand
Establishing boundaries and upholding patients accountable for his responsibilities.
Addiction Counselor CSAC
Asheville Comprehensive Treatment Center
10.2018 - 08.2019
Managed 50 plus patients case load
Develop, implement, and coordinate treatment plans and
biopsychosocial assessments (BPSA) for each client, along with
preparing discharge summaries, discharge plans, and transfer
paperwork
Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet a variety of
therapeutic needs for recovering individuals
Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of
therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery
Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol
abuse issues
Provide intake/readmission services, including several weeks of
supportive follow-up counseling for new patients through induction
check ins as well as the health and safety coordinator.
Skills Coach
Bowen Center For Mental Health
02.2017 - 10.2018
Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration
Also
Identified obstacles to learning in collaboration with adult learners and provided positive reinforcement for performance
Helped to integrate clients in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills
Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self- confidence
Coached clients through difficult life circumstances
Aso Educated clients about important nutritional habits and how to plan healthy meals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
PurdueUniversity
West Lafayette
Skills
Communication
Leadership
Problem solving
Decision making
Organized
Staff Development
Community Outreach
Timeline
Director of Social Services
Stonecreek Health And Rehab
01.2024 - Current
Social Services Director
Life Care Center of Hendersonville
05.2022 - 01.2024
ACT Team
October Road
02.2020 - 05.2022
Autism Paraprofessional (mentor)
GT Independence-Self Directed Care
09.2019 - 02.2020
Addiction Counselor CSAC
Asheville Comprehensive Treatment Center
10.2018 - 08.2019
Skills Coach
Bowen Center For Mental Health
02.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
PurdueUniversity
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