Hi, I’m
Sahara Hull
Summary
Dynamic manager with a proven track record in team leadership, strategic planning, and organizational excellence. Expertise in empowering employees to navigate daily operations autonomously while effectively addressing consumer needs. Committed to fostering growth through diligent training and mentorship, complemented by a results-oriented approach that drives team performance and enhances overall productivity.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bost Inc.
CES Waiver Manager
01.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Manage multiple consumer plans, including coordinating with their doctors, Medicaid, staff, and families.
- Resolve staff conflicts by actively listening to concerns and finding common ground.
- Complete various tasks within set timeframes.
- Maintain a professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and consumers.
- Evaluate employee performance and provide constructive feedback to enhance skills.
- Recruit, interview, and hire new employees, and implement a mentoring program to foster positive feedback and engagement.
- Assist in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Effectively manage budgets and allocate resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Cross-train current employees to improve team agility and performance.
- Lead and motivate employees to stay productive and engaged. Keep a professional demeanor by remaining calm when dealing with unhappy or angry customers.
Perspectives Behavioral Health Management
Qualified Behavioral Health Professional
08.2018 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
- Supported clients by representing needs and advocating for patient rights in healthcare, legal and community-based settings.
- Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various diseases and issues.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
Bost Inc
Direct Support Professional
12.2013 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Education
Grand Canyon University
Masters of Science from Psychology
06.2020
Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
12-2017
University Overview
- Research Project: "Remember the Titans: Ritualized Symbolic Practices and Long-Term Grief with Human-Made Disasters," published co-author work with Doctor Ulspurger.
Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR
Associate of Science from Criminal Justice
12-2017
Skills
- Product Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Performance Evaluations
- Relationship Building
- Staff Training and Development
- Time Management
- Relationship building
- Team leadership
- Employee onboarding
- Schedule preparation
- Staff management
- Verbal and written communication
Community Service
- Field of Angles – Former Board Member
- Shooting for Success
- Campus Kitchen
- Food Recovery
- Special Olympics
Timeline
CES Waiver Manager
Bost Inc.
01.2019 - Current
Qualified Behavioral Health Professional
Perspectives Behavioral Health Management
08.2018 - 08.2019
Direct Support Professional
Bost Inc
12.2013 - 08.2019
Grand Canyon University
Masters of Science from Psychology
Arkansas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
Arkansas Tech University
Associate of Science from Criminal Justice
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