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Scott Pisciotta

Searsport

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Worker

Maine Department Of Health & Human Services
2020.09 - Current

Work with families to assess child safety. Separate dangerous caregivers from children in need of protection. Develop plans that best meet the safety, well-being, & permanency needs of children while preserving family relationships. Create a team of resources to support safe solutions the children. Work with schools, law enforcement and the court system to ensure child safety.

Therapeutic Support Staff

Pathways Community Services
2017.09 - 2020.03

Provided face to face interventions for children experiencing behavioral challenges in school & at home. Assist in developing individualized treatment plan. Provide positive reinforcement for clients & families. Work with educators & families to transfer behavioral management skills to them.

Director

Research & Analytical Services
2012.01 - 2017.08

As the owner and director of the organization I provided graduate & undergraduate students with academic research support. Worked with students to identify the most efficient means of quantitative analysis for their academic research. Performed plagiarism checks on academic papers & reviewed with students challenges they may face in defending their work.

Quality & Performance Manager

Keystone Service Sysytems
2014.01 - 2014.12

Developed performance goals for programs working with adults who have intellectual disabilities. Devised and implemented quantifiable methods to measure performance. Trained staff in quality improvement programs. Took part in organizational strategic planning,

Director

Crossroads Community Services
2011.01 - 2013.12

Monitored multiple sites for consistent consumer care according to operating philosophy & for federal contract requirement compliance. Recruited, hired, & trained staff of twenty, ensuring function in accordance with the Executive Board of Directors initiatives and regulatory guidelines. Devised and implemented standardized training programs enveloped internal financial controls, exercised budget control and adherence to established budgets. Reduced operational costs and improved financial efficiency through negotiations with suppliers & vendors. Served as leader of the Quality Assurance Committee.

Grant Coordinator

Two Rivers Health & Wellness Foundation
2005.12 - 2010.01

Served as Grant Coordinator for conversion foundation that oversaw Ryan White CARE Act title III grant for community & hospital based HIV/AIDS clinics. Increased funding for programs by 100%, reduced operating costs by 10%, and removed barriers to treatment resulting in a 50% increase in number of people served. Effectively assessed the existing needs of the community and emerging community health issues; continually realigned the agencies strategic plan based on these needs. Developed and implemented a utilization & review process to address issues of fraud, waste, & abuse prevention as defined by regulatory bodies & to enhance internal efficiencies. Created a statistical trend analysis program to maximize staffing efficiency and service delivery in clinic setting, improving customer satisfaction, cost efficiency, and quality of service.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NY

Master of Science - Public Administration

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA

No Degree - Public Administration

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

  • Highly Effective Communication
  • Case Planning and Management
  • Government Agency Guidelines
  • Strategic Planning
  • Fund Raising
  • Operational Cost Reduction
  • Program Development

Timeline

Case Worker

Maine Department Of Health & Human Services
2020.09 - Current

Therapeutic Support Staff

Pathways Community Services
2017.09 - 2020.03

Quality & Performance Manager

Keystone Service Sysytems
2014.01 - 2014.12

Director

Research & Analytical Services
2012.01 - 2017.08

Director

Crossroads Community Services
2011.01 - 2013.12

Grant Coordinator

Two Rivers Health & Wellness Foundation
2005.12 - 2010.01

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

College of Staten Island of The City University of New York

Master of Science - Public Administration

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

No Degree - Public Administration

Walden University
Scott Pisciotta