Renee Cioffi
Swanton,VT
Summary
Accomplished Public Guardian with expertise in developmental disabilities and aging services. Excelled in strategic planning, interpersonal communication and enhancing program efficiency. Recognized for excellence with three Merit Awards. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving and project management skills. Skilled in Microsoft Office and adept at leading change, consistently delivering comprehensive support and innovative solutions for individuals with developmental disabilities, and older Vermonters.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Guardian
State Of Vermont-DAIL
02.2014 - Current
- Provide guardianship services to a caseload of individuals with developmental disabilities or age-related cognitive impairments.
- Tasked with making difficult decisions such as placement in protective settings, selling financial assets such as homes and property, or withholding of medical treatment, including withdrawal of life support.
- Worked within the Judicial system, filing motions for requests, submitting accountings, annual reports and provided testimony during court proceedings.
- Conduct assessment of client's needs and resources, evaluate options, and develop appropriate plans. Arrange medical, financial management, educational, housing, employment, public benefits, legal representation, social and other services as needed.
- Provide trauma informed support/care to clients.
- 24/7 On call responsibility for my caseload.
- Developmental Disabilities Service Division's representative to the Department Aging of Independent Living's Safety & Security Committee.
- Three time Merit Award recipient.
- Analyzed program spending, resulting in funds becoming available to fund the salaries of two additional guardian positions.
- Recommended and drafted an attachment for the annual DAIL room and board memo, specifying how funds were to be applied. This attachment has become a part of DAIL policy.
Service Coordinator, QDDP
Northwestern Counseling And Support Services
05.2010 - 01.2014
- Acted as a team leader to develop, plan and implement comprehensive services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Responsible for oversight of individualized Medicaid waiver budgets and for ensuring that all state and federal regulatory requirements are met.
- Maintained accurate records of all service activities, facilitating smooth communication between clients and other team members.
- Supervised shared living providers, to ensure clients received appropriate supports consistent with DDSD policy. Reviewed their documentation. Provided training.
- Wrote Individual Support Agreements, Behavior Support Plans, Communication Plans and completed Needs Assessments.
- Was an On-call Developmental Services Crisis Team member.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration, Leadership Concentration
Norwich University
Northfield, VT05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office, Video Conferencing
- Report Writing and Graphic Design
- Research and Data Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Team Building
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Public Guardian
State Of Vermont-DAIL
02.2014 - Current
Service Coordinator, QDDP
Northwestern Counseling And Support Services
05.2010 - 01.2014
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration, Leadership Concentration
Norwich University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Vermont
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