Celeri Jones
Phone: 269-***-**** ● Email: *************@*****.*** ●Wichita, KS
Professional Profile
Vivant Behavioral Health, Wichita, KS June 2010 – May 2022
Executive Director (05/2018 – 05/2022)
Meet standards of compliance for licensing, certification or accreditation and contract compliance with the State of Kansas and all other states with contractual obligations
Prepare the facility budget and monitor revenue and expense targets set by the budget (ADC 28.1 for June 2018 Increased to average of 36.5 for FY2019 with 9 months above 36)
In FY2019, achieved EBITDA of $150k above budget by managing spending
Administration of state contracts; Set yearly goals and measure achievement of goals
Supervise the Group Living Director, Maintenance Supervisor, Quality Compliance Officer, Admissions, Human Recourses and provide oversight to the Management Team; Plan for the long-range growth and expansion
Oversight of all cost reporting to maximize reimbursements for services delivered. The success achieved in FY2019 allowed Lakeside to embark on an extensive remodel project in FY2020
Provide statewide representation to support regulatory and legislative priorities
Ensure the safety, health, well-being, and quality of program services for all students
Support on-call staff during the week and weekends as assigned; Facilitate the Health and Safety Committee meetings; Ensure all labor policy and procedures are enforced
Facilitate training over Philosophy & History, policy and procedures and Sexual Harassment
Program Director (04/2010 – 05/2018)
Effectively communicates all pertinent information regarding safety and accountability
Monitor campus /census, off and on grounds appointments, home /hotel pass information
Communicate critical incidents, daily campus and hall activity and therapy schedules, changes in medications
Update Behavior Support Plans (BSP), staff schedules and performance) to Management Team
An Advocate/representative for students’ treatment by ensuring preparedness and timeliness regarding court
Provide ongoing support and supervision so staff concerning licensing, federal, state, and local law
Daily promote Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs; safety (physical and emotional), food clothing, cleanliness, repair, functionality of each classroom, recreation area and living quarters
Weekly collaborate with the assigned Therapist and Treatment Coordinator
Daily promote a safe, clean, fun therapeutic environment
Held positions as Youth counselor, Group Leader and senior Group Leader with similar expectations
Star Commonwealth, Albion, MI June 2005 – June 2010
Youth Residential Cottage Coordinator
Substance Abuse Team member /trainer
Molded core values of organization
Engaged in staff and team development
Meal preparation and delivery
Administered youth groups
Medication management
EDUCATION
Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI November 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Social Work
Certifications/Trainings 2020 Current
CPI (Crisis prevention institute)
Certified Ukeru Champion (trainer)
Sanctuary Model
Motivational Interviewing
CPR/ First aide
Sex Offender Treatment Certification
Restraint reduction committee