Ivy Stewart

215-***-****

ad1c51@r.postjobfree.com

*** ******* ***. **** ********, Pa 19446

Summary of Qualifications

•Over twenty years of mental/behavioral health experience within residential, institutional, academic, home, community and clinical environments working with IDD, Autism, Down Syndrome, MH, D&A, and Homeless children and adults.

•Genuine interest, belief, and care for individuals personal and academic success

•Commitment to professional growth, self-reflection, receptiveness to feedback, and desire to continuously improve with person centered outlook

•Solutions-oriented resiliency to respond positively and effectively to challenges

•Over five years of Managerial skills

•Five years of human resource experience with over 20 staff members.

•Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and value based leadership skills

Education

Albright College, Reading, PA graduated 12/13/14

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Behavior/Applied Psychology

(Human Resource)

West Chester University, West Chester, PA attended 06/86-09/88

68 credits toward degree in Psychology

Experience

WES Health System

Coordinator of Community Based Services

The administrative position is responsible for the overall administrative programmatic, clinical and fiscal operation of the programs through appropriate delegation of duties. The coordinator shall serve as the liaison with other programs in the community for referrals, intakes, transfers, discharges, and public relations. I assist with fiscal operations of the program including budget preparation.

03/2023-present

Consortium, Inc.

Support Coordinator 08/2016-02/2023

Facilitate individual plan development, locate providers, coordinate and monitor the provision of services and supports as per individual plan, with the ultimate goal of a successful integration of the individual being supported into the community. Maintains required documentation to meet local, state and federal mandates through waiver funded programs. Input information into the HCSIS system. Abide by the HIPPA regulations.

Community Council (FMA Professional Resources)

Case Manager 03/2015-04/2016

•Work with the participant and their families to identify their strengths utilizing the Strength Assessment Tool for the mentally ill adult population ; along with identifying personalized goal plans the participant and family wishes to work on that will enhance the quality

of life of the participant by linking to services/resources. Transport participants to/from appointments, monitor the services and assess the services in the field. I have utilized skills with effective counseling techniques. Assured all participant rights were met. I serve as a liason between agencies and resources. Input all information into the crediblebh computer program. I am Certified in Intake and Assessment for level of care.

FMA Professional Resources

Therapeutic Staff Support 11/2014-03/2015

•Implement the treatment plan of children with behavior disorders and autism in the classroom setting between the ages of 6-16yrs old.

• Provide 1:1 support

• Manage behaviors and practice of de-escalation management.

Northwestern Human Services

House Manager / Live-In 06/2012-11/2014

•Part of team with professionals in comprehensive delivery of services to the adult developmentally disabled individuals. Responsible for home budget oversight.

•Development of goal plans and supervising the implementation of the plans.

•Recruit and interview potential employee’ along with address HR concerns for existing employee’s such as performance management, scheduling and time keeping with Kronos system, payroll with ADP system, development training, investigate complaints/concerns and communicate benefit information. Utilize and maintain forms in the Avatar system.

•Coordinate schedules and duties for direct care staff while providing training and supervision

•Compliance with all CQI requirements. Manage the data and accountabilities with PA DPW 640

Albert Einstein Belmont Center

Behavioral Health Associate 10/2009-05/2012

•Crisis intervention, Crisis prevention planning and follow-up on the adolescent unit.

•Under the supervision of professional nurse, performing of vital signs and assumed various tasks.

•Conducted the therapeutic groups with the adolescents accompanied by the Registered Nurse on the unit.

•Maintained accurate and complete records as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations

•Observing, reporting and recording of patients behaviors

Central Montgomery MH/MR Program Therapist 06/2008-10/2009

Led group therapy discussions involving issues such as socialization, anger management, peer to peer interaction, grievance coping skills, hygiene and developmental skills with adolescent girls and boys.

•Psychological assessment, development and implementation of treatment plan

Maintained confidentiality of all client records

· Counseled clients to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life and making changes

Carson Valley School

Therapeutic Staff Support 09/2005-06/2008

•Implement the treatment plan of children with behavior disorders in the classroom and home settings between the ages of 6-16yrs old.

• Provide 1:1 support

• Manage behaviors and practice of de-escalation management.

•Provide parenting skills to families in need.

Horizon House

Home Coordinator 01/2002-08/2005

•Coordinated the overall operation of the residential facility along with the oversight of program budget. Drive to designated merchants and deliver products to home.

•Advocating for the growth and development of the developmentally disabled adults

•Assured that each resident had a comprehensive individualized service plan which was updated in a timely fashion

•Supervised all residential support staff with responsibilities including scheduling, training, maintaining payroll systems, and human resource issues and concerns

Mental Health Association of Southeastern

Intensive Case Manager 07/1998-01/2002

Outreach to, engagement of and relationship building with severely mentally ill, dual diagnosed, drug/ alcohol, and/or homeless adult population

· Effective assessment and evaluate consumers on an ongoing and crisis basis, identified and prioritized needs and accessed appropriate services to meet those needs

· Monitored and coordinated all services with outside service providers.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet Explorer, Internet research ability, HCSIS system, Credible system, Sandata system ADP payroll system, Avatar system, and Kronos scheduling and timekeeping software

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