Vivian C. Ariwaodo
Executive Coordinator/ Behviorial Health Advocate
Greenbelt,MD
Summary
- Dedicated Community Service Volunteer well-versed in fundraising, event support and community outreach. Good communication, organizational and multitasking abilities. Offering 7+ years of service experience focused on Administrative Support, Business Development, Startegic Planning, Cooperate and Social events, Wedding Planning, Raising Health Awareness and Social Networking.
- Caring and skilled behavioral health advocate passionate about positively impacting programs and helping participants by providing expert support. Familiar with the necessary requirements and always looking for ways to improve operations and personalize assistance. Well-organized and resourceful with detail-oriented and conscientious approach.
- Support day-to-day program operations with expertise in records management and resource coordination. Skillfully meet diverse needs and address issues to maintain efficiency and program outreach. Demonstrated success in building long-lasting relationships.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Coordinator of Community Services (Resource Coordinator)
RESOURCE CONNECTIONS
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Promoted community awareness and skill enhancement through active participation in at least 1 annual project or training program for individuals, families, and/or service providers.
- Empowered individuals by educating and promoting independence, self-determination, and creativity in planning.
- Coordinated upscale services for clients, family members and caregivers and monitored existing plans of service for improvement.
- Researched and gathered information to assist in the development of plans of service provided to clients.
- Managed multiple priorities and tasks with the flexibility to improve on services rendered to clients.
- Ensured adequate planning and development of an appropriate and relevant individual plan, in accordance with COMAR and agency policy.
- Scheduled meetings with outlook.
- Documented and verified individual’s participation in Medicaid sponsored activities and services to assure proper invoicing.
- Offered technical resources and referrals to providers.
- Visited assigned individuals in settings where supports were provided as desired by the individual at a minimum of three during the IP year, or more frequently, as indicated by the intensity of resource coordination services needed.
- Responded to provider-generated incident reports in a timely manner to ensure the individual’s health and safety was adequately addressed.
- Updated and Inputted notes into carematic whenever necessary.
- Promoted positive health behaviors to support optimal health and well-being.
- IP Planning and monitoring activities documented in accordance with protocol.
House Manager
EBED COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT INC
, MARYLAND
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Worked collaboratively with the Program Director to ensure an environment was maintained conducive to the health, safety, and productive growth of the residents.
- Increased family involvement and resident participation by 15% by planning and hosting special activities including family activities, games, birthday parties, and educational events.
- Excelled in customer service and interpersonal relations to actively increase patronage.
- Established strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth running of the business daily and ensure the needs of the residents are efficiently met.
- Managed employees and saw to their training by organizing group and/or 1:1 meeting and evaluations.
- Resolved queries in a quick, efficient, courteous, confident manner.
- Collaborated with outside agencies as such but not limited to (Resource Coordination, Social Security, Department of Social Services) to ensure each individuals’ need were met.
- Reviewed person-centered plan outcomes weekly, monthly, quarterly and/ manually.
- Reviewed behavior plans daily to ensure the safety, health, and wellbeing of the individuals.
- Managed individuals’ finances and provided information and referral for access.
- Ensured time sheets of staff were corrected and approved in a timely manner.
- Educated residents on health and hygiene issues.
- Help to ensure adequate health and safety standards are maintained.
- Attended continuous improvement trainings to ensure the individuals received appropriate care.
- Reviewed MAR’s and PMOF’s during monthly medication cycle refills to ensure accuracy.
- Worked congruently with the delegating nurse to ensure health and safety of the individuals.
- Supervised direct support employees.
- Maintained thorough and accurate records, files, correspondence, and statistics.
- Completed necessary documentation (hand-written and computer based/data entry) in a timely, accurate, complete, and legible manner.
House Manager
JUBILEE
, MARYLAND
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Developed an individualized service plan annually in collaboration with the clients, caregivers, case managers, and support coordinators.
- Effectively communicated care needs with resident stakeholders such as family members, medical doctors, registered nurses, and state protective.
- Monitored the progress of the individual service plans through daily accurate documentation, on-site observation of service and dialogue with caregivers and stakeholders.
- Responsible for the overall operation of the house and supervision of the clients, as well as support staff.
- Supported and promoted a harmonious community through regular resident activities and interactions, along with developing and enforcing House rules/policies.
- Taught residents’ skills to perform daily living activities independently.
Residential Assistant
PENN-MAR HUMAN SERVICES
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Developed and managed budge and revenue expectations while actively seeking ways to.
- Arranged travel, expenses, and contractual agreements for senior management.
- Conducted the facility run and accurately documented all house problems/incidents in the incident log.
- Provided behavioral support individuals in special populations (individuals with disabilities and the elderly.
- Visited individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.
- Kept records or prepared reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
House Manager
NELLIE’S CARE
10.2009 - 12.2012
- Kept records or prepared reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
- Ensured safe, dignified, orderly environment for residents by enforcing program rules.
- Ensured the house, appliances, vehicle, and equipment are safe and in good working order.
- Developed and maintained housing care plans for the individuals based on individual needs.
- Ensured coverage and supervision of all residential staff including Residential Support Assistants, Awake Overnights Assistants and staff providing temporary coverage (subs) as needed.
- Provided support and guidance to the individuals in the house.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Pennsylvania State University
06.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Bio-Behavioral Health, Health Policy and Administration, Health & Human Development
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 06.2020 - 05.2021
Certification
Improving Cultural Health Competency for Behavioral Health Professionals], [Cine-Med In] - [Feb 7th 2021]
Skills
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Timeline
Improving Cultural Health Competency for Behavioral Health Professionals], [Cine-Med In] - [Feb 7th 2021]
02-2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Pennsylvania State University
06.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Bio-Behavioral Health, Health Policy and Administration, Health & Human Development
Pennsylvania State University
06.2020 - 05.2021
[Wedding Planner] Training
10-2019
[Wedding Planner] Training
10-2019
Coordinator of Community Services (Resource Coordinator)
RESOURCE CONNECTIONS
04.2018 - 06.2018
House Manager
EBED COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT INC
03.2017 - 06.2018
House Manager
JUBILEE
03.2015 - 06.2017
Residential Assistant
PENN-MAR HUMAN SERVICES
01.2014 - 03.2014
House Manager
NELLIE’S CARE
10.2009 - 12.2012
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