Healthcare Program Manager with IDD Expertise
Resume:
Jamie C. Grayson
McKeesport, PA 15132
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Professional Experience
Weiblingers
Program Manager
Provide overall leadership in the development and implementation of therapeutic enviroment to IDD and mental health population.
Daily supervision, training of the staff to meet agent vision and standards.
Ensure compliance with health and safety procedure and supervise staff accordingly.
Family Links
Program Manger 2024-2025
Provide overall leadership in the development and implementation of a therapeutic environment appropriate to at risk population, according to individual child and family needs, agency policies, and external requirements.
Daily supervision, training, and development of staff to meet agency, program, and regulatory standards.
Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and supervises staff accordingly.
Substitute Teacher 2021-2024
McKeesport Area School District
Followed the provided lesson plans instruction to students in grades K- 8.
Adjusted day to day job duties depending on the needs of the student’s each day.
Complied with classroom duties outlined by the absent teacher.
Transitional Services 2019-2020
Program Supervisor
Provided individualized clinical support to residents in ensure healthy community reintegration.
Lead and supported an interdisciplinary team ensuring quality programming, avoid crisis situations and resolve crisis situations to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Used patient centered approach to assist in building daily living and social skills with resident. Passed medications and completed documentation for record keeping.
Southwood Psychiatric Hospital 2017-2020
Supervisor
Overnight supervisor of 50 autistic children ages 8-21
Ensuring the safety of staff and residents
Ensuring the completion of company required documentation regarding resident behaviors, activities and progress.
Pace School 2016-2017
Behavioral Specialist
Actively responded to the diverse student needs in the classroom and during unstructured times, helping to build social skills.
Implemented positive behavioral interventions that were accommodating to a trauma sensitive population.
Developed individualized intervention to allow students to feel secure while meeting their case specific needs.
Arcadia Home Healthcare 2013- 2015
Personal Care Asst.
Assist residents with learning and completing activities of daily living.
Provided companionship and helped build social skills.
Transported client’s to appointments and recreational activities.
Tender Loving Home Health Care 2014-2015
Served a population of clients with intellectual and physical disabilities, leading them to live more independently.
Guided clients in being an active member of their community while providing a safe social environment.
Attended medical appointments and recreational activities with clients and provide guidance as needed.
Wilkinsburg School District
Behavioral Specialist /Supervisor 2006-2011
Established and enforced school policies and procedures to maintain an environment conducive to learning with techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
Maintained accurate and complete student records, and prepared reports required by law, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Collaborated with families, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
UPMC McKeesport
Mental Health Specialist 2004-2006
Conducted intake assessment and screened clients for suicidal risk.
Developed and implemented treatment plans based on the patient’s clinical need.
Counseled clients individually and in group sessions, to best serve their needs in a safe therapeutic setting.
Completed progress notes as well as federal- and state-mandated forms, and maintain client diagnostic records.
Coaching Experience -First Assistant Basketball Coach
McKeesport High School 2014-2018
Elizabeth Forward High School - Basketball Coach 2010-2014
Court time – AAU league 2012-2017
Duquesne Area School District Girls Basketball 2002-2008
Assisted the head coach in planning, building and coaching the team
Scheduled and monitoring training sessions and exercise routine.
Held practice sessions and identified player’s unique talents for the team’s advantage.
Reviewed videos of future opponents and team games to identify challenges and adjust plays.
Coordinated offensive plays to put players in position to be successful.
Conducted study hall sessions for player’s academic achievement.
Education
Southern New Hampshire University- BA Psychology August 2017-July2019
CCAC- Associates - Arts/Science August 2014-May 2016
Wilberforce University – Psychology August 1993 - May 1997
References
Reverend Earlene Coleman
Pastor
Bethlehem Baptist Church
McKeesport PA 15132
Mrs. Christine Robison
Former Principal
Wilkinsburg School District
Wilkinsburg PA 15221
Mr. Gerald Grayson
Former Head Basketball Coach
McKeesport Area School District
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