Vicky McClention Vineyard

Experience

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  AADD

  Jun 1993 - Sept 1996

  Project Manager for Partners and Policymaking

  Purpose: To coordinate the "Partners In Policymaking" project which provides intensive leadership training on disability issues, community organization, strategies and advocacy.Additional Information:

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  DeKalb Regional Board

  Aug 1996 - Nov 1998

  Utilazation Manager

  Purpose: To insure that DeKalb County MH/MR/SA services are distributed to consumers in need of special supports and that they are of the highest quality and most cost efficient services possible. To hold providers accountable for following all code, regulations, and funding requirements stipulated by The Division of Human Services (DHR), Department of Medical Assistance, DeKalb Regional Board, and public law.

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  Mentor Network

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Intake

  Evaluated, coordinated, assessed, matched and transitioned Individuals moving into Host homes for community based services.Linked individuals to community based services and supports. Worked with families and relatives of individuals to interview and select homes for their loved ones.Helped family members to navigate the complicated Medicaid residential waiver system. Advocated for additional supports needed to enhance Individuals lives.

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  Lutheran Services of Georgia

  Oct 2000 - Oct 2013

  State Intake Coordinator and Advocacy for people with Disabilities

  2000- Currently Lutheran Services of Georgia State Manager of Intake and AdvocacyPurpose: To assist in the Intake Process across all 7 LSG locations as needed. To identify individual advocacy needs of people/children served by LSG and advocate as needed with the Georgia systems.Track and advocate for needed systems change.Currently Program Manager for the Savannah MR/DD waiver program for LSGTo assist with hospital transitions that are referred to LSG.

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  Georgia Parent Support Network, Inc.

  Feb 2001 - Sept 2003

  2001 -2003 Parent Trainer for Georgia Parent Support Network

  Organize Parent Support groups and provide training and support to families of children with Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities needs. Locate professionals that can educate families on issues that impact them

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  MHPAC Committee

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2013

  Committee Member

  Track and evaluate Behavioral Health Services in the state of Georgia. Make recommendations for funding to programs and/or supports systems to individuals. This included both children and adults with behavioral health services. Collect and analyze data on current programs funded with federal funds received to the state of Georgia. Insure programs were best practices in the DBHDD department as they were related to behavioral health. Identify holes and gaps in the current system.

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  Creative Community services

  Oct 2013 - Jul 2014

  DD Director

  Oct 2014-July 2014Creative Community Services Developmental Disabilities Program Director Purpose: To supervise and monitor 68 Individualized CRA, CLS program. To insure we are in compliance with all our governing bodies and company policies.To manage/oversee staff and providers of services to people with Intellectual and physical Disabilities.To problem salve situations that occur in the program. To monitor and respond to all CAPs and Incidents.Attend Intake and ISP meetings and oversee implementation of interventions of Individuals.Participate in on call rotationOversee monthly unit meeting and quarterly Provider meetings. Show less

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  Coastal Home Care Savannah Ga.

  Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

  Program Manager, dual MI/ID program

  Worked with Individuals with challenging Behavioral Health and Intellectual supports. Some of the most difficult Individuals who have had multiple hospitalizations in state facilities as well as legal involvement. Coordinated Individualized person centered services, direct support staff, community activities, medical and behavioral health supports. Medication, Medicaid documentation for CLS services. ISP development, managed HRST, CIS, Internal computer systems.

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  Lutheran Services of Georgia

  Mar 2015 - now

  FIS program