Suzanne Weiss
East Northport,NY
Summary
Driven and compassionate professional with many years hands on experience in residential and educational environments. Accountable and responsible with a strong focus on client wellness.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Staffing Coordinator
CP Nassau
Roosevelt, NY
10.2024 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing staffing patterns including hiring, scheduling, monitoring time and attendance and processing payroll.
- Maintained appropriate staffing levels and ratios according to program needs.
- Helped in recruiting and hiring process by sourcing, screening, and interviewing applicants.
- Assisted in all managerial responsibilities needed to successfully run a 48 bed ICF.
Training Specialist
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Suffolk
Hauppauge, NY
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted in developing training plans for new hires and existing employees.
- Supported onboarding of new employees by hosting orientation sessions.
- Managed training calendars to inform participants of upcoming training session topics and dates.
- Taught topics such as choking prevention,corporate compliance, fire safety and sexual harassment training to both current and new employees.
Residential Program Manager/Float Manager
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Suffolk
Hauppauge, NY
04.2020 - 01.2024
- Provided complete oversight of various ICFs in absence of management, often responsible for several sites concurrently.
- Assisted in correcting deficiencies found throughout residential program by creating plans of corrective actions and ensuring these plans were adhered to.
- Responded to crisis situations as needed, triaging issues to ensure the safety and well being of individuals throughout the pandemic.
ILST
Family Residences And Essential Enterprises Inc
Old Bethpage, NY
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Developed and implemented goal plans for individuals diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries.
- Created biannual reports reflective of individual’s progress and needs.
- Assisted individuals in achieving set goals as well as accessing needed resources.
- Compiled weekly session notes in a timely fashion.
Adult Education GED/ESL Teacher
Smithtown Central School District
Smithtown , NY
09.2009 - 04.2020
- Taught ESL students of many levels proficiency of the English language.
- Tutored GED students in preparation for standardized testing.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans for GED/ESL students.
- Provided follow through with case management for students with various needs.
Residential Program Manager
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Suffolk
Hauppauge , NY
12.2013 - 04.2017
- Provided oversight of a six bed,24 hour nursing IRA.
- Wrote and implemented Protective Oversight Plans .
- Conducted biannual team meetings .
- Accessed resources to support each individual's needs and goals.
- Maintained individuals benefits through communication with Medicaid and Social Security offices.
- Provided and facilitated case management for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Day Program Coordinator
Queens Centers for Progress
Jamaica, NY
08.1998 - 08.1999
- Provided oversight of two classrooms in which 30 individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities.
- Supervised 8 Habilitation Services Professionals.
- Facilitated team meetings ensuring each participant received appropriate clinical services.
- Reviewed HPS documentation of services provided to participants in efforts to ensure treatment plans were implemented as indicated.
Residential Supervisor
Queens Centers for Progress
Jamaica, NY
11.1996 - 08.1998
- Served as QIDP for 10 individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities in an Intermediate Care Facility.
- Supervised twenty Direct Support Professionals, ensuring their understanding of agency policies and residential treatment plans.
- Provided oversight of Nursing,Nutrition, Psychology, OT,PT, and Speech therapies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Marist College
Elementary Education
Dowling College
Skills
Client oriented
Sound decision making and problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Exceptional writing abilities
Ability to navigate and access resources
Team player
Affiliations
New York State Adult Education Certified Teacher
CPR/First Aid Certification
CQC trained interviewer
Timeline
Staffing Coordinator
CP Nassau
10.2024 - Current
Training Specialist
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Suffolk
01.2024 - 10.2024
Residential Program Manager/Float Manager
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Suffolk
04.2020 - 01.2024
ILST
Family Residences And Essential Enterprises Inc
06.2018 - 10.2020
Residential Program Manager
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Suffolk
12.2013 - 04.2017
Adult Education GED/ESL Teacher
Smithtown Central School District
09.2009 - 04.2020
Day Program Coordinator
Queens Centers for Progress
08.1998 - 08.1999
Residential Supervisor
Queens Centers for Progress
11.1996 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Marist College
Elementary Education
Dowling College
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