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Seth Hostman

Billings,MT

Summary

Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting the mission and increasing the effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing the implementation of the company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials, and strategies. Top-notch worker with a proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with a commitment to staying informed about the latest trends, technologies and best practices.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Director

Visting Angels Homecare
04.2024 - Current
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
  • Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
  • Developed, implemented, and maintained marketing strategy on a quarterly basis.
  • Managed a staff of 32 employees, and 45 clients.
  • Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
  • Collaborated with external organizations including non-profits, businesses and government agencies to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.

Social Services Care Manager

Billings Clinic
04.2023 - 03.2024
  • Coordination of care across multi-disciplinary teams
  • Data collection, interpretation, and service implementation, patient psychosocial assessments
  • Worked as social worker in Level 1 trauma center with highly acute patients
  • Maintained excellent professional communication both written and verbal
  • Worked with state, and federal workers and guidelines to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations
  • Discharge planning, and setting up with appropriate community services
  • Ensured patients were connected with appropriate services to support best interest and discharge plan.
  • Cultivated positive, trusting relationships with clients and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.
  • Identified community resources to support clients.
  • Gathered information from mental and physical health and educational records to make recommendations and determine appropriate care plans.
  • Coordinated with social, public and welfare agencies to obtain and provide client information.
  • Used evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing to create individualized service plans for clients.
  • Assisted clients in accessing services and benefits by providing education and information about community resources, successfully assisting clients in acquiring needed aid.
  • Achieved success in complex cases by employing creative problem-solving skills combined with a deep understanding of available resources.
  • Cultivated a supportive environment for clients to share their experiences, fostering trust during challenging situations.
  • Exercised best practices when working with children of all ages, utilizing child psychology tenets to support diverse populations of youth.
  • Referred clients and researched services that provided for individual needs and determined best options based on need and location.

Program Director

Aware Inc.
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Director of Adult ABA and DD Services
  • Data collection, interpretation, and program implementation
  • Supervised staff consisting of 35 people with various job responsibilities
  • Maintained excellent professional communication both written and verbal
  • Worked with state, and federal workers and guidelines to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
  • Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
  • Collaborated closely with executive leadership to develop strategic plans for long-term growth.
  • Designed customized training programs to enhance staff knowledge and skills in key areas of responsibility.
  • Delivered outstanding program results by setting clear objectives and proactively addressing potential challenges.
  • Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
  • Maintained and updated project related documents.
  • Evaluated program performance through comprehensive data analysis, driving continuous improvement efforts.
  • Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
  • Developed and implemented program evaluation systems to assess program impact.
  • Led change management initiatives, fostering a positive organizational culture during periods of transition.
  • Consistently exceeded key performance indicators by adapting quickly to changes in program needs.
  • Developed high-impact programs for optimal results, focusing on strategic planning and execution.

Case Manager

Aware Inc.
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed a caseload of 45 SDMI Clients
  • Maintained Contact with each Client several times per month
  • Coordinating meetings to complete treatment plans and quarterly reviews
  • Refer clients to appropriate services as needed
  • Completed Psych-Social Assessments
  • Liaison between clients and community services.
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
  • Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
  • Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
  • Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
  • Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize client support strategies.

Psychiatric Technician

Billings Clinic
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Demonstrate appropriate judgment and emotional stability when encountering stressful and non-stressful situations
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, improving overall patient outcomes.
  • Implement crisis prevention and de-escalation approved techniques beginning with least restrictive intervention followed by more restrictive interventions as necessary
  • Facilitate and supervise patient groups for an educational or supportive purpose
  • Encourage patient participation in milieu activities and plan of care.
  • Implemented crisis intervention protocols when necessary, ensuring the safety of all patients and staff members involved.
  • Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
  • Observed patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.
  • Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively, promoting a calm atmosphere conducive to healing.
  • Charted on each patient daily.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Ensured a safe and supportive environment for patients through close monitoring and crisis management techniques.
  • Fostered a positive therapeutic alliance with each patient by providing consistent encouragement throughout their healing journey.
  • Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies based on individual patient needs, contributing to improved functioning within daily life activities.
  • Provided compassionate support to patients during group therapy sessions, fostering trust and open communication.
  • Assisted in patient goal-setting and regularly monitored progress, celebrating successes and addressing barriers to achievement.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and protecting individual privacy rights.

Resident Advisor

Montana state university billings
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Develop a sense of community and a respectful environment for students
  • Establish and maintain relationships with residents by being available and approachable in the residential community
  • Plan and implement multiple programs per term while having motivational 1-on-1 interactions with residents
  • Participate in one large-scale building-wide program with the entirety of the building staff
  • Respond to emergency and critical incidents involving residents related to health, safety, and security issues
  • Work and collaborate with other offices on campus, including, but not limited to, Facilities, Campus Safety, Dean of Student’s Office, Multicultural Affairs, etc.

Youth care Specialist

New Day Inc.
10.2020 - 07.2021
  • Worked with youth on individual treatment goals as determined by the youth’s treatment team
  • Provided quality supervision, care, and treatment for the assigned youth
  • Managed a full unit of 8 youths with various disabilities and mental disorders.
  • Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and interactive activities tailored to individual needs.
  • Served as a liaison between families, schools, and social services agencies, advocating for the best interests of each youth in care.
  • Fostered positive relationships with youths, guiding them towards healthier choices and improved behaviors.
  • Organized recreational and cultural activities that promoted socialization, physical health, and personal growth among participating youths.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youths, offering compassionate guidance during times of personal struggle.
  • Boosted program effectiveness by continually assessing and adjusting youth care strategies based on feedback and observations.
  • Coordinated educational programming aimed at enhancing academic achievement and fostering a love of learning among participating youths.
  • Supported youths'' transition back into their communities by connecting them with appropriate resources and providing ongoing follow-up care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT

Skills

  • Community Engagement
  • Program Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management
  • Staff Management
  • Operations Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Compliance and regulations
  • Business Management
  • Financial Management
  • Government Relations
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Resident satisfaction
  • Psychiatry
  • Human Resources Management
  • Business Administration
  • Healthcare
  • Client Services
  • Program monitoring
  • Mental Health

Certification

  • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design, 04/2023, XUEYR86H8G6K
  • Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate, 04/2023, R8XQDM772EDS
  • Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts, 05/2023, 6XXUJBYSYXAH
  • Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes, 05/2023, 96MKSC43VFM6
  • Psychological First Aid, 10/2020, JJZFAEDLR6ZQ

Activities

  • International Honor Society in Psychology Chapter President, 03/2021, Present, Psi Chi, founded in 1929, is the International Honor Society in Psychology. Psi Chi’s purpose is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.
  • National Honor Society of Leadership and Success, 03/2021, Present, The National Honor Society of Leadership and Success is an organization that helps people discover and achieve their goals. The Society offers life-changing lectures from the nation's leading presenters and a community where like-minded, success-oriented individuals come together and help one another succeed.

Research

  • Correlation and Variance in Cognitive and Emotional Intelligence in Adults, 05/2022, ResearchGate.net/profile/seth-hostman/research
  • Middle Childhood Development: AHDH and ODD on Youth and Families, 03/2021, ResearchGate.net/profile/seth-hostman/research
  • Understanding the Effects of Cognitive Deficits on Executive Functioning, 07/2021, RESEARCHGATE.NET/PROFILE/SETH-HOSTMAN/RESEARCH
  • Introduction of Intersex and Intersexuality, 09/2020, RESEARCHGATE.NET/PROFILE/SETH-HOSTMAN/RESEARCH

Coursework

  • Industrial Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Lifespan Development
  • Biological and Chemical Sciences
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Memory and Cognition
  • Diversity In Culture-Counseling
  • Testing and Assessment
  • Personal Health and Wellness
  • Medical Terminology

Timeline

Executive Director

Visting Angels Homecare
04.2024 - Current

Social Services Care Manager

Billings Clinic
04.2023 - 03.2024

Program Director

Aware Inc.
01.2023 - 04.2023

Case Manager

Aware Inc.
12.2022 - 01.2023

Resident Advisor

Montana state university billings
08.2021 - 05.2022

Psychiatric Technician

Billings Clinic
05.2021 - 12.2022

Youth care Specialist

New Day Inc.
10.2020 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Montana State University Billings

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