Kenneth M. Palinkas

Professional

Experiences

HICAP Program Manager – 2007 to Current Retirement Status =09/11/2015

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program

The HICAP Manager is responsible for the management of the day-to-day operation of HICAP ( six counties north of the bay – 35 counseling sites – currently 38 active Counselors)

Responsibilities include Program administration and development, budget/grant management, staff supervision, overall volunteer coordination (including recruitment), training and supervision, counseling site development, oversight of client service delivery, community outreach, publicity, and community education. Please see attached current job description.

Director of Social Services

Apple Valley Care and Rehabilitation

Sebastopol, California 2006-2007

Direct, plan and implement the Social Service department to meet and exceed all criteria for full compliance of title 22 and OBRA regulation for a 90 bed Skilled Nursing Facility with a short term rehabilitation Kaiser contracted unit.

Retired 2005- 2021

Developed State Title 22 and Fed OBRA consulting program to target Long

Term Care Social Service compliance.

Marketing Coordinator - Northern Region - Pleasant Care Corporation - SNF, CA

Total PCC Corp. affiliation 2000 to 2005

Pleasant Care Corporation - SNF, CA

Plan, develop and coordinate marketing strategies for the northern corporate region-inclusive of Marin-Sonoma-Napa and Ukiah.

Established & maintained a viable marketing platform to interface with Private, L.T.C., Rehab, Assisted Living and Acute Care entities to establish appropriate case mix admissions.

Administrator - Skilled Nursing Facility Novato, California

Administrator

Skilled Nursing Facility with a Distinct Part Alzheimer Unit

April 2000 - 2004 Pleasant Care Corporation - Napa, Petaluma and Novato, CA

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the facility’s operations, programs and activities. Develop and maintain written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the facility. Develop and maintain written job descriptions, and a performance evaluation for each staff position. Assist department directors with implementation of departmental policies and procedures, and establish rapport in and among departments so that each can realize the i

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Instructor - Adult Education

1989-Present Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA

Adult Education 607

Includes lecture and experience of proper exercise techniques, range of motion, coordination, strengthening and balance for disabled elderly students.

Adult Education 509

Focus is on life skills, memory, effective communication, and time management. Pragmatics: money management, living alone, networking and support systems, utilization of community resources, as well as awareness of related health issues including nutrition and lifestyle, interaction with the Medical Community, and awareness of drugs and medications coordination.

Therapeutic Recreation Program Manager / Social Service Director

1985-1989 North Coast Rehabilitation Santa Rosa, CA

Planned developed and implemented therapeutic recreational program for 86 bed general acute rehabilitation facility as well as for voluntary psychiatric unit meeting, CARF, JCAH, and Title 22 regulations. Assisted in developing team treatment modality. Developed all quality assurance and documentation for programs implemented. Patient population included head injury, spinal cord injury, ortho and neurologic.

Social Service Director

1980-1984 Driftwood Hospital Santa Rosa, CA

Planned and directed therapeutic recreation and directed Social Service Department for 190 LTC and sub-acute patients, meeting JCAH, and Title 22 requirements for in-facility and community based programs. Key in developing community Stroke Club, Head injury Network through Santa Rosa Junior College and senior special Ed programs.

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PhD-Public Health Administration

University of San Diego / North Central University 2009

M A., Psychology - 1998

Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA

B. A., Psychology - 1981

Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA

Community College-Adult Education Teaching Credential - Lifetime

Santa Rosa Junior College

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Administrator Certification - State of California: Cert#553-***-****

Activity Consultant: Cert # ACC900587

Certified Professional Assault Response Trainer

Registered HICAP Counselor / Certified Community Educator / Certified

Long Term Care Counselor –California Dept. of Aging –Reg#07-000540-KP

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Alumnae Association- Sonoma State University

Vietnam Era Veteran 1969 – US Air Force

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Santa Rosa, CA 95409

Voice Mail: 707-***-****

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