Kristin Ennis
Visalia
Summary
Dynamic Program Director at with a proven track record in developing impactful solutions for individuals with disabilities. Expert in budget management and compliance, leveraging active listening and collaboration to enhance team performance and client satisfaction. Committed to advocating for rights and fostering independence, ensuring high-quality care and support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
Loyd's Liberty Homes
Fresno
04.2024 - Current
- Developed and managed program budgets while monitoring expenses to ensure financial integrity.
- Initiated goal-setting for clients based on person-centered planning methodologies.
- Scheduled staff and ensured program compliance with Title 22 and CDPH regulations.
- Conducted monthly staff training sessions to enhance team capabilities.
- Collaborated with regional center liaisons and licensing for effective service delivery.
- Created practical solutions for recurring issues faced by individuals and families.
- Managed caseloads while advocating for supported individuals' rights.
Administrator
People’s Care
08.2021 - 04.2025
- Evaluate and address the needs and concerns of people supported.
- Complete weekly meetings with regional center
- Complete monthly meetings with regional center
- Complete DDS Audits semi-annually
- Complete Regional Center Audits Quarterly
- Complete staff training monthly
- Work with regional center liaisons and licensing
- Ensure the homes meet licensing requirements and are following all policies and procedures
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families
- Managed caseloads and acted as an advocate for person supported rights
- Scheduled staffing needs
- Monitor Personal and Incidental Funds for people served
- Facilitates new admissions and discharges
- Completes all paperwork required by organization’s policies and state regulations
QIDP
Bethesda Lutheran Communities
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Evaluate and address the needs and concerns of people supported
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families
- Managed caseloads and acted as an advocate for person supported rights
- Scheduled medical appointments and out of home activities for people served
- Scheduled staffing needs
- Monitored Personal and Incidental Funds for people served
- Facilitates new admissions and discharges
- Completes all paperwork required by organization’s policies and state regulations.
Program Manager
Bethesda Lutheran Communities
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Oversee staff and day program
- Complete schedules and timesheets for staff
- Conduct monthly fire drills
- Monitored Personal and Incidental Funds for people served
- Facilitates new admissions and discharges
- Completes all paperwork required by organization’s policies and state regulations.
Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional Manager
Bethesda Lutheran Communities
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Evaluate and address the needs and concerns of people supported
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families
- Managed caseloads and acted as an advocate for person supported rights
- Scheduled medical appointments and out of home activities for people served
- Scheduled staffing needs
- Monitored Personal and Incidental Funds for people served
- Facilitates new admissions and discharges
- Completes all paperwork required by organization’s policies and state regulations
- Managed staff of thirty
Direct Support Professional
Bethesda Lutheran Communities
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Assisted in the development and implementation of all support plans
- Provided interaction and choices for activities that support a meaningful day
- Assisted people with daily needs and helped them achieve personal goals/desires as well as independence in activities of daily living
- Assisted with information fathering for personal outcome measures and other assessments
- Assisted people supported by maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly home by following safety and infection control procedures
- Documented and reported routine and unusual events in a concise, understandable, and legible manner.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University
Fresno, CA, United States2018
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
College of the Sequoias
Visalia, CA, United States2015
Skills
Active listening
Collaboration
Empathy
Patient-centered care
Attention to detail
Time management
Reliability
Certification
DSP 1
DSP 2
CPR/First Aid
CPI
Timeline
Program Director
Loyd's Liberty Homes
04.2024 - Current
Administrator
People’s Care
08.2021 - 04.2025
QIDP
Bethesda Lutheran Communities
12.2020 - 08.2021
Program Manager
Bethesda Lutheran Communities
02.2020 - 12.2020
Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional Manager
Bethesda Lutheran Communities
01.2018 - 02.2020
Direct Support Professional
Bethesda Lutheran Communities
07.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
College of the Sequoias
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