Cassie Kurtz, MHL

Experience

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  Cedars Hope

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  ADL specialist
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  Park Center

  Mar 2011 - May 2013

  Behavioral Rehabilitation Tech III
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  Aging & In-Home Services

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Lead Options Counselor

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  • On-going case manager

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
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  Senior Information Fair (SIF)

  Jun 2015 - Oct 2020

  Volunteer Coordinator Chair

  Planning, Recruiting, & Coordinating of Volunteers as part of the SIF board. One of the areas largest Senior info fairs to assist the elderly with planning for retirement and aging, medical needs, medical screens, and In-Home services. Draws 2500-3000 attendees day of. Recruitment, training, and management of approximately 50 volunteers for day of.

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  Aging & In-Home Services

  Jun 2015 - Mar 2017

  Aging & Disability Resource Center Supervisor
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  Allen County TRIAD

  Jan 2017 - Feb 2020

  Assisting in decision making that generates programs to assist with promoting senior safety and independence.Med disposalSafe net & Safe at Home program

  • Vice Chairman

    Nov 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Committee Member

    Jan 2017 - Feb 2020
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  Council on Senior Services

  Mar 2017 - Feb 2020

  Member
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  Parkview Health

  Mar 2017 - now

  Oversee growth/development, process improvement, compliance, and daily operations for robust volunteer program. Manage 300 to 500 volunteers across dozens of service lines and many locations. Collaborate with diverse leaders to support health system functionality and patient experience across service lines.Mentor and support volunteer coordinators. Oversee direct reports at community hospital program extension. Risk mitigation, data collection/analysis, budget oversight, and change management. Participate in various committees: Family Reunification Planning CommitteeFlu ComplainceConduct interview process for volunteers including HR style onboarding such as backgrounds, references, drug screenss, and assist with new co-worker interviews.Volunteer Management and Older adult care Consulting Show less Preventative program planning/execution and community engagement geared at serving adults 50 yrs in age or older. Oversight and Coordination for seniors club of 2500+ older adult members. Development of senior discount guide and newsletter.Focus on preventive health, social engagement, and fitness.Creation/design, implementation, and oversight of Senior Sidekicks; companionship-like phone based peer support approach. A program designed to decrease recurring admissions, social isolation, and loneliness of older adults experiencing mental illness and chronic diseases mismanagement. *2017-2020 [successful as evidence by data and recognition for innovative approach by community, health system, and WGU MHL program]*data collectionMentor and support community hospital extensions of program. Subject matter expert providing consultation when needed for service lines and community partners. Show less

  • Supervisor of Volunteer Services

    Mar 2020 - now

  • Senior Services Well-being Outreach Coordinator

    Mar 2017 - Feb 2020
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  Indiana University

  Aug 2024 - Oct 2024

  Adjunct Professor

  School of Health & Human Sciences -- Gerontology