Holly Herbst
Desert Hot Springs
Summary
Dynamic Program Assistant with extensive experience at Canyon Springs, excelling in coordination and documentation management. Proven ability to enhance operational workflows through teamwork and collaboration. Skilled in developing Individual Program Plans and providing comprehensive support to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance and improved outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant
Canyon Springs
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted in coordinating program activities and events to enhance the facility as whole.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for meetings, trainings, and staffing.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation for program activities and outcomes.
- Collaborated with team members to identify areas for improvement in operational workflows.
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Prepared clearly written and formatted documents and reports.
- Proofread and edited documents for accuracy and grammar.
- Coordinated staffing/overtime and needs for three units.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary teams in the absence of the Unit Supervisor.
- Experience planning, coordinating, auditing, and evaluating individual care and treatment.
- Provided support to four Unit Supervisors and reported to the Program Director.
- Coordinated with the regional projects, regional centers staff, and facility regarding admissions, transfers, discharges, and follow-up services.
- Worked directly with the Level of Care staff assisting with staffing, vacation time, and general areas of operation.
- Assisted Program Director with quarterly reports such as budgeting, Governing Body, and Post and Bids.
Individual Program Coordinator
Canyon Springs
02.2004 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Monitored and evaluated program outcomes, applying findings to refine and improve future goals.
- Developed, coordinated, and monitored the implementation of Individual Program Plans (IPP) as developed by the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
- Coordinated and reviewed assessment information prior to the planning conferences.
- Monitored individual progress towards achieving goals identified by the IDT and documented their status through IPC Notes.
- Monitored individual activities across all environments to ensure the IPP is being implemented as developed by the IDT.
- Routinely audited and evaluated documentation.
- Worked closely with all disciplines and provided guidance and leadership to any that are in need of it.
- Worked on directly with the individuals on the units in emergency situations.
- Experience acting as the Standards Compliance Coordinator in their absence and assisted with writing Plan of Corrections for the facility.
- Familiarity of the regulations for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Coordinated with the regional projects, regional centers staff, and facility regarding admissions, transfers, discharges, and follow-up services
Social Worker Associate
Canyon Springs
12.2002 - 02.2004
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for individuals.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Provided social services to individuals from pre-admission to placement in the community or other facility.
- Prepared social assessment information on individuals, their families, and respective environments upon admission and annually. I
- Acted a liaison between individuals and their families, regional centers, and departments.
- Provided individuals and families with counseling and therapeutic interventions.
- Coordinated with the regional projects, regional centers staff, and facility regarding admissions, transfers, discharges, and follow-up services
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT05-2000
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Data entry
- Staff support
- Administrative support
- Documentation management
- Event coordination
- Calendar management
- Training coordination
Timeline
Program Assistant
Canyon Springs
10.2024 - Current
Individual Program Coordinator
Canyon Springs
02.2004 - Current
Social Worker Associate
Canyon Springs
12.2002 - 02.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Montana