E. Dawn Joiner Contact
Tel : 740-***-****
e-mail :
*******@****.***
Address
*** *. ******* ****** ***. D., Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Profile
Objective
I am seeking a position of responsibility for the provision of full program
coordination of services.
Key Skills
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Deep experience with the dynamics of individual developmental disabilities county
boards.
Strong clinical experience.
Facilitator in the promotion of individual independence and attainment of personal
goals.
Education
2008 to 2011
Bachelor's degree in Human Services Management University of Phoenix
1983 to 1986
Completed 120 quarter hours of course work at The Ohio State University and Ohio
University (Elementary Education)
Instructor, Therapeutic Assault Prevention Systems (T.A.P.S.)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in working with sexual offending issues in the
developmental disability population.
MUI (Major Unusual Incident) training in recognizing, reporting, investigating,
and tracking Major Unusual Incidents. Training conducted for new and existing
employees on recognition and reporting Major Unusual Incidents.
Conduct training on Rights of Individuals with Disabilities to new employees and
annually.
Work Experience
Midwest Health Services, Inc.
Program Director
June 2005 to Present
Midwest Health Services, Inc. is an Ohio corporation established to provide an
array of services and other supports to people with developmental disabilities.
Created new growth for the organization in Knox County, Ohio, with 12 direct care
staff and 4 individuals served in June, 2005. Currently, 14 individuals are being
served with 18 staff.
Created new growth in Muskingum County in 2006 with six staff serving one
individual. Currently, 10 individuals are being served with 13 staff.
Created Knox County adult day habilitation in 2007 serving five individuals.
Currently, 15 individuals are attending.
Created new growth in Licking County in 2007 with nine staff serving three
individuals. Currently, 21 individuals are being served with 18 staff.
Created Licking County adult day habilitation in 2009 serving six individuals.
Currently, 29 individuals are attending.
Responsible for managing staff, overseeing programming, quality assurance, and
communication with internal and external departments. Work closely with other
providers, family members, guardians, and local county boards as a team to ensure
quality services are being provided to the individuals being served. Serve as
emergency contact with 24 hour availability.
Currently participate as a team member of DDIT (Dual Diagnosis Interdisciplinary
Team). Experience with collaborating between local service systems such as mental
health, county board of developmental disabilities, drug and alcohol centers, law
enforcement including the start-up of a mental health court to serve dual
diagnosed individuals.
Doula
Labor Doula
1995 to Present
Trained to provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support for
mothers before and after childbirth.
Self-Employed
Mortgage Loan Processor
2004 to 2005
Processed loan applications from start to finish for local loan officers.
American Mortgage Express
Mortgage Loan Processor
2002 to 2004
Processed loan applications for four loan officers from start to finish.
Honors and Awards
PAR (Professional, Advocates, and Resources) Scholarship
Academic Award for continuing education.
CAC (Citizen's Advisory Council) Chair
Appointed as citizen's advisory council for Mount Vernon Developmental Center and
serve as chairman.
PAR (Professional, Advocates, and Resources) Board
Elected by peers to serve on the non-profit board.
References:
Lee Balser, M. Ed.
Clinical Director
Disability Resource Network
P.O. Box 55
Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008
Email: ********@*****.***
Stephen D McClellan, Ph.D.
Professor of Health Care Management
Jetter School of Business
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
Email: *******@****.***
Office: 740-***-****, extension 4753
Steve Oster
Superintendent
Knox and Coshocton County Board of Developmental Disabilities
600 Inwood Dr.
Mansfield, OH 44903
Email: ******@******.***