Paula Daniels Music--Program Development & Operations Expert,
Resume, Page 1
Paula Daniels Adkins
Director of Operations & Case Management Expert
**************@*****.*** Cell: 606-***-****
PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
Clinical Director
PAIS – Psychological Assessment & Intervention Services - 2021 to 2022 Barboursville, WV
• Managed 35+ employees who worked with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavior support specialists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and a variety of other staff under the direction of nursing staff
• Maintained a budget for six clients and 35+ employees staying within the parameters given
• Primary contact for all Abuse/Neglect incidents from investigation to conclusion.
• Worked inside three primary databases that collected information regarding clients, staff and billing
• On call 24 hours/day, 7 days per week for both client and staffing issues
• Worked with other agencies to maintain strong relationships between clients and their support systems.
• Performed independently with minimum supervision and maximum accountability Career Coach Supervisor
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky - Pikeville, KY 2018 to 2020
• Maintained a 45-team member caseload and kept detailed case notes in a required statewide database
• Obtained a variety of resources for team members and provided assistance in accessing said resources
• Assisted with budgeting and life skills to promote independence
• Worked with diverse populations and possessed a high degree of discretion and confidentiality
• Performed independently with minimum supervision and maximum accountability Career Advisor and Job Club Facilitator
Big Sandy Area Community Action Program, Inc. - Pikeville, KY 2015 to 2018
• Ensured program eligibility and funding source documentation guidelines are met for the Workforce Opportunity and Innovation Act (WIOA)
• Maintained internal and external reporting systems for monitoring and controlling fiscal and programmatic activities
• Evaluated client’s job placement progress, and provided appropriate feedback on performance
• Worked with diverse populations and possessed a high degree of discretion and confidentiality
• Developed, planned, and implemented weekly meetings to teach clients employability skills
• Worked independently with minimum supervision and maximum accountability Paula Daniels Music--Program Development & Operations Expert, Resume, Page 2
Director of Program Development
Senior Helpers of Kentucky - Louisville, KY 2014
• Human Resource experience - Selected, trained and supervised employees to work with participants of the Acquired Brain Injury and Acquired Brain Injury Long Term Care federally funded programs
• Responsible for improving and implementing program processes
• Case Managed persons with traumatic brain injuries with wrap around services
• Served as a liaison to funding grants management staff to ensure compliance with program requirements
Director of Operations
A Brighter Future, Inc. - Ashland, KY 2013-2014
• Responsible for the overall Case Management of participants in an Adult Day Treatment and residential program that utilized federal and state waivers for individuals with disabilities
• Interpreted federal and state laws, regulations, and administrative codes for Supports for Community Living (SCL) and Michelle P. Medicaid waivers
• Reviewed and developed company policies and procedures
• Human resource experience-Trained, coached, supervised, and ensured staff compliance for 30+ employees
• Completed performance evaluations and offered constructive criticism and praise
• Executed work improvement plans, disciplinary actions and terminations
• Managed programs for offenders to improve quality of life and successful re-entry
• Conducted and coordinated outreach efforts and worked in cooperation with Federal, State, and private agencies, and nonprofit organizations that service people with disabilities
Director of Operations
Newcare of Louisville - Louisville, KY 2012 to 2013
• Supervised five team leaders and thirty-five direct support professionals as well as community support specialists, family home providers and contract therapists
• Reviewed and developed company policies and procedures
• Interviewed, hired and trained all staff
• Case Managed persons with traumatic brain injury and developmental disabilities with wrap around services
• Served as a liaison for referral sources to ensure excellent customer service Interim Director of Marketing & Admissions – Louisville, KY (2011) Quality Assurance Officer – Louisville, KY (2011)
Program Coordinator – Ashland, KY (2001 to 2007)
Radical Rehab Solutions – Huntington, WV 2001 to 2007, 2011
• Responsible for policies and procedures relating to safety across four programs and two states
• Interviewed potential clients for possible admission
• Trained multiple levels of staff on incident management and disaster preparedness
• Leveraged existing resources to accommodate volume increase without additional expense
• Developed and implemented rehabilitation programs
• Worked with individuals with dual disabilities
• Seven years of experience working along side a distinguished Neuropsychologist Paula Daniels Music--Program Development & Operations Expert, Resume, Page 3
Medicaid Services Specialist III
Department of Medicaid Services - Frankfort, KY 2007 to 2011
• Assisted in preparation and completion of program reports for the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare
• Assisted in the development of ABI-LTC program regulations as indicated by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare
• Trained service provider management on how to create tools for monitoring and outcome measurement
• Evaluated outcomes and delivery of services and suggested improvements of client-specific programming
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Morehead State University, Morehead KY
1992
REFERENCES
Donna Cundiff, Owner/CEO, Achieving More, Inc., 502-***-****, *******.*****@*****.*** Jennifer Hampton, Workforce Services Coordinator 606-***-****, ********@******.*** Robert Hall, Career Coach Supervisor, 606-***-****, ******.****@**********.***