Sara Daniels

Experience

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  The Opportunity Alliance

  Dec 2011 - Jun 2013

  Program Coordinator

  Management of a six-unit transitional living program for pregnant and parenting chronically homeless youth• Coordination of all resident services including case management, life skill building, vocational counseling and parenting skill building. • Responsible for planning and facilitating a wide range of skill groups with young parents• Supervised residential staff and University interns.

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  Tri-County Mental Health Services

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2018

  Program Administrator

  Provided administrative supervision of program staff, including monitoring quality of direct service delivery in a supported living environment• Supervised Direct Support staff and monitored productivity levels, quality assurance activities, clinical best practices, and supervised direct care to the consumers of the residential facility• Responsibilities included providing new hire and staff trainings in CPR and First Aid, and supervision and monitoring of staff compliance with licensing regulations Show less

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  Spurwink

  Oct 2018 - Apr 2021

  Associate Program Director

  Supervision, management, administration, and fiscal oversight of 12 group homes for adults with developmental disabilities• Oversight and administration of comprehensive suite of programs for adults with developmental disabilities, including day programs and adult foster care• Lead, supervise, counsel, coach, and motivate four full-time residential managers and 79 support staff• Provide leadership to Direct Support Providers to ensure outstanding direct care and increased opportunities for learning, growth, and enrichment for residents• Conduct regular staff meetings and supervision visits to motivate, engage, coach, and inform team of relevant information and organizational updates• Interview, hire, onboard and train new staff including CPR and First Aid• Supervise and monitor ongoing compliance with all licensing and regulatory requirements• Lead and participate regularly in team outings, community outreach, and volunteer events Show less

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  FRIENDS OF LAFAYETTE HOUSE

  May 2021 - Jul 2021

  Director Of Residential Services

  Responsible for management of all house staff members; including interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, scheduling, counseling, and offering performance feedback. • Monitor and assist with fiscal management of the group home, including oversight of payroll, billing to a variety of funding sources, and maintaining financial accountability and reporting system. • Onboard and train new staff members and oversee completion of benefits paperwork. • In collaboration with house staff, participate in annual development of individual support plans (ISP’s) for residents, in collaboration with area agencies. • Manage and update documentation including employee handbook, resident handbook, operations manual and other operational documents. • Assure that licensing and other required regulations are adhered to. • Assist in planning and organization of fundraising and volunteer events. • Act as liaison with appropriate federal, state and community-level agencies. • Conduct staff meetings and supervision visits on a regular basis. • Oversee the timeline and documentation to ensure compliance with requirements set forth by HUD, DHHS, USHC, and any other relevant organizations. Requirements include re-certifications, annual Management and Occupancy review, inspections, submission of annual documentation, financial reporting, and any other necessary guidelines set forth by relevant organizations. Show less

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  Devoted Health

  Aug 2021 - now

  • Senior Training Specialist

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Training Specialist

    Aug 2021 - Apr 2024