Mycie L.

About Mycie

Caregiving with a Servant Heart: Impact... 21 years in management and leadership position representing agencies/companies within the private sector as well as county, state and federal agencies. Passionate in advocacy opportunities for diverse and vulnerable populations raising awareness and funding for supportive and safety net services within the Community and Political arena. Supervise, coach and manage over 200 employees. Plan and facilitate regular staff meetings. Provide oversight and assist with volunteer's management and training services. Work in collaboration with Human Services Department to implement social services wrap around program for diverse and vulnerable population. Plan and execute annual cultural competencies, diversity awareness event and trainings for 13 buildings to facilitate community development and clients' empowerment. Oversight of the Criminal Justice Imitative Co-Star program with Plymouth Housing Group. Ongoing collaboration with stakeholders including mental health agencies, multi county jail systems, municipal and superior court systems, and City Council and other ancillary service providers. Development, implementation, coordination and management of residential facilities, waiver, Medicaid, housings for people with Intellectual Disabilities, Chemical Dependencies implementing Housing First, Harm Reduction living environments for men and women. Case Management services with diverse populations: Intellectual disabilities, homeless, mentally ill, substance abusers, disabled, elderly and those within the criminal justice system. Program oversight of local and state funding. Hire, train and supervise; Case Managers, residential counselors. Work in liaison with Pierce/King /Thurston County, Seattle Housing Authority, Veterans Affairs and other Human Services Government Program. Utilization of engagement and counseling practices including but not limited to Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, and Multi-Systemic Treatment.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

University of Maryland - University College

Jan 2009 - Present

Adelphi, MD

Jan 2009 - Present

Director

May 2017 - Present

Chimes Inc

Strong background in leadership, financial management & analysis, client services, contracting, business development and both facility and employee-relations. HUD Grants Management & Coordinated Entry/ACT Team/VI-SPDAT Assessment Staff Development Employee Retention Public Relations Waiver management Medicaid management Nursing home management Group homes management Strategic leadership Influential management Housing Retention Services Program/Project Management Behavioral Health Management Landlord Mediation Case Management Independent Living Skills Education Housekeeping Assistance Medication Management Financial Management Psychosocial Assessment & Education Crisis Intervention Entitlements Screening & Management Coordination of Medical, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Services 24 Hour On-Call Support Advocacy Developmental Disabilities Services and more.

May 2017 - Present

Professional Training

Jan 2006 - Jan 2018

Fairfax, VA

Jan 2006 - Jan 2018

Program Manager

Nov 2012 - Jan 2016

Plymouth Housing Group

Provide direct and administrative supervision to Housing Case Managers in four apartment buildings. Point person for coordination and problem solving for staff/clients and with partnering organizations including: law enforcement, criminal justice, health care facilities including emergency rooms, psychiatric inpatient units, mental health and chemical dependency service agencies, primary care, and other human service organizations. Participate in related consultation, supervision, program meetings, in-service trainings and case conferences for clients. Participate in crisis verbal de-escalation/ physical interventions in emergent situations and assist staff as needed to maintain a safe and secure environment.

Nov 2012 - Jan 2016

Capella University

Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

Minneapolis, MN

Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

Housing Case Manager

Apr 2013 - Nov 2013

Plymouth Housing Group

Assess, orient, and facilitate the entry of residents into housing units. Develop individualized service plan including identification of existing barriers to self-sufficiency, setting housing and income goals and developing an action plan. Make referrals to appropriate providers and resources. Coordinate and advocate for the involvement of appropriate professionals from other agencies. Work as a team with Property/Building Management staff to benefit clients. Meet and use Motivational Interviewing skills with clients on a regularly scheduled basis to discuss, assess, direct, and assist in the removal of barriers to self-sufficiency. Manage crises involving alcohol, mental health, and medical services. Advocate with County Mental Health Professionals, Detox, Drug, and Alcohol Involuntary Treatment Services when residents demonstrate risky behavior or are in danger of losing their housing.

Apr 2013 - Nov 2013

Administrator/Supervisor

May 2006 - Apr 2013

Tahoma House-Lakewood Group Homes

Successful oversight and case management of a residential care facility for developmentally disabled individuals. Monitored and documented implementation of client Individual Instruction/Support Plans (IISPs), Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Negotiated Service Plans (NSP), Individual Financial Plans (IFPs), Functional Assessment Plan (FAP) and other plans as required by Washington Administrative Code (WAC). Taught and assisted clients in maintaining a household and how best to pursue personal/professional interests in a positive and/or constructive manner. Used positive behavior support and counseled clients as a method for reducing challenging behavior. Developed employee retention programs, conducted orientation training, maintained personnel records in accordance to the WAC, attendance, and payroll time sheets. Advised administrator about employee relations issues, and counseled employees with regard to career/personal development. Maintained HR database and managed/updated all policies and procedures of the group home.

May 2006 - Apr 2013

University of Maryland - University College

Jan 2006 - Jan 2010

Adelphi, MD

Jan 2006 - Jan 2010

University of Maryland - University College

Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

Adelphi, MD

Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

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