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1317 Winewood Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700
Mission: Protect the Vulnerable, Promote Strong and Economically Self-Sufficient Families, and Advance Personal and Family Recovery and Resiliency
Rick Scott Governor Esther Jacobo Interim Secretary
State of Florida
Department of Children and Families
ADDENDUM #11 to the following Invitation to Negotiate (ITN):
System of Care (SOC) Evaluation Advertisement Number: ITN 09H13GC1
DATE: November 26, 2013
TO: Prospective Respondents to ITN #09H13GC1
FROM: Adrian Williams, Procurement Manager
SUBJECT: Resumes of Evaluators and Negotiators
Attached please find the Resumes of the evaluators and negotiators for the above-referenced ITN. Please note that the ITN affords the Department the right to change either the Evaluators or the members of the Negotiation Team, pursuant to sections 5.2.1 and 5.3 respectively, in its sole discretion. Evaluation Team:
Programmatic: Gloria C. Henderson, MPA, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Qasimah Boston, DrPH, MPH, CHES, Children's Mental Health Systems of Care Laurie Blades, M.A., CPM, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Financial: Aaron Platt, Program Integrity Team, Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Negotiation Team:
Ute Gazioch, Programs Supervisor, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Qasimah Boston, DrPH, MPH, CHES, Children's Mental Health Systems of Care Adrian Williams, Procurement Manager, Substance Abuse and Mental Health
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RESUME Gloria Crawford Henderson
6937 Grenville Road 850.717.4295 (w) / 850.284.4899 (m) Tallahassee, FL 32309 [email protected]
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCES
Management level government experience Policy research, analysis, and development
Public health care planning and administration Supervision and management
Public budgeting and financial management Adjunct professor
Certified contract manager Adult education instructor
Strategic planning Certified life coach
Project management Program evaluation
Grant writing
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in Public Financial Administration (MPA) Florida State University
Bachelor of Science Degree with Certification Major: Political Science Minor: History Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008-Present Florida Department of Children and Families Government Policy and Program Analyst Primary duties:
Policy and programmatic areas of responsibility include: Baker Act; Marchman Act; assisted living facilities; and Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Reimbursement Grants
Research and policy development on issues relating to substance abuse and mental health
Rule promulgation
Analyze legislation relating to substance abuse and mental health
2004-2008 Infinity Realty Services of North Florida, LLC Real Estate Broker/Owner
Primary duties:
Assisted buyers and sellers with all details relating to residential and commercial real estate
Property management
2002-2004 Florida A&M University Governmental Relations Consultant Primary duties:
Managed the University’s legislative program
Staffed the Health Sciences Committee
Developed grant proposals relating to student health services
General oversight of relevant inter-governmental programs
1994-2002 Florida Department of Health Director, Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) Primary duties:
Managed Florida’s health care practitioner regulation program
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Licensed health care practitioners
Managed the investigation and prosecution of complaints filed against health care practitioners
Developed legislative proposals and budget requests
Supervised the MQA Revenue Forecasting, Collection, Budgeting, and Accounting Program 1992-1994 Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
Director, Division of Health Quality Assurance Primary duties:
Developed and implemented statewide health care reform initiatives
Managed regulatory activities relating to health care facilities and services
Administered Federal policies and regulations relating to Medicare and related quality of care issues
Ensured Florida’s compliance with the Federal Health Care Financing and Administration contract 1990-1992 Florida House of Representatives
Staff Director, Committee on Business and Professional Regulation Primary duties:
Supervised committee staff
Developed policy proposals
Conducted research and drafted legislation
Audited agency implementation of legislation
Worked with appropriations staff to develop fiscal notes for committee legislation 1989-1990 PRIDE of Florida, Inc.
Director of Market Research Primary duties:
Researched, developed, analyzed, and interpreted market and trend data for specific industries
Assisted in the formulation of overall marketing objectives, policies, plans, and budgets
Participated in new industry planning and development activities 1988-1989 Florida House of Representatives
Staff Director, Committee on Emergency Preparedness, Military and Veterans Affairs Primary duties:
Supervised committee staff
Developed policy proposals
Conducted research and drafted legislation
Audited agency implementation of legislation
Worked with appropriations staff to develop fiscal notes for committee legislation
1986-1988 Florida House of Representatives Staff Director, Committee on Children and Youth Primary duties:
Supervised committee staff
Developed policy proposals
Conducted research and drafted legislation
Audited agency implementation of legislation
Worked with appropriations staff to develop fiscal notes for committee legislation
1985-1986 Florida House of Representatives Legislative Analyst, Committee on Corrections, Probation and Parole Primary duties:
Developed policy proposals
Conducted research and drafted legislation and monitored committee legislation 1983-1985 Office of the Governor
Office of Planning and Budgeting, Public Safety and Education Policy Units
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Primary duties:
Developed the Governor’s budget recommendations
Reviewed agency budget requests and authorizing funding shifts
Drafted, analyzed, and monitored legislation relating to pertinent fiscal policy issues
1971-1983 Florida Department of Corrections (Held various administrative and management positions)
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Patricia Qasimah Boston, DrPH, MPH, CHES Curriculum Vita
[email protected] • 912.220.5663 • 635 E. College Avenue •
Tallahassee, FL 32301 EDUCATION 2012 Doctor of Public Health
Florida A&M University, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences Institute of Public Health, Tallahassee, FL
2002 Master of Public Health Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA
1990 Bachelor of Science, Biology Antioch University, Yellow Springs, OH
RESEARCH
Engaging the Youth Voice: Childhood Obesity & PhotoVoice; COPE Coalition, Tallahassee, FL; a Youth Leadership & Empowerment Intervention for Urban Youth; Blue Foundation funded project; 2012 in process Ability of Women to Overcome Food Insecurity, Social Network, Social Support & Culture; Florida A&M University, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, Tallahassee, FL, completed 2012 Causal Explanation of Obesity among Over and Healthy Weight African American Women: Bringing in the Women’s Own Words to Weight Health Literacy; Florida A&M University, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, Tallahassee, FL, completed 2012 Childhood Obesity & the Neighborhood Food Environment, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; Blue Foundation funded, completed 2011 Stress, Social Environment and Hypertension among African Americans The University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; National Science Foundation funded, in process 2012 Social & Cultural Context of Racial Inequalities in Health, The University of Florida, Department of Anthropology, Gainesville, FL; National Science Foundation funded, completed 2008 Public Health Policy and Programs Addressing Health Disparities in Ghana, West Africa; Florida A&M University, College of Pharmacy & 2
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P. Qasimah Boston, DrPH, MPH, CHES Vita Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, Tallahassee, FL, National Institute of Health funded, completed 2008 Neighborhood Violence and Environmental Influences Harambee House, Savannah, GA; Kellogg Foundation funded, completed 2009 Curriculum Design for Global Public Health Course & Center; Florida A&M University; College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health Tallahassee, FL, State of Florida, Title III funded, completed 2008 Local Funding for Rural Health Care Services in Nine States, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA; Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funded, completed 2004 Health Narratives—Investigating Lifestyles of Elderly African American Women in Rural Communities, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA; Graduate Council funded, completed 2002 A Men’s Only Clinic in Effingham County, Georgia; Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA; Master’s Thesis; completed 2002
TEACHING 2010 – Present Teaching Assistant
PHC 6100: Introduction to Public Health; Florida A&M University, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, Tallahassee, FL PHC 6444: Community Organizing and Public Health; Florida A&M University, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, Tallahassee, FL PHC 6704: Research Methods; Florida A&M University, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, Tallahassee, FL PHC 7713: Program Evaluation; Florida A&M University, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, Tallahassee, FL Global Public Health; Florida A&M University, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, Tallahassee, FL 3
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P. Qasimah Boston, DrPH, MPH, CHES Vita 2005-2007 Medical Terminology; Online learning; Armstrong Atlantic State University, Department
of Respiratory Therapy, Savannah, GA 2003 Research Methods: Qualitative Research & Ethnography; Armstrong Atlantic State
University, Department of Public Health, Savannah, GA PUBLICATIONS
Boston, PQ & Rahman, S (in process). Ability of Women to Overcome Household Food Insecurity: Social Support, Social Networks
Boston, PQ and Suther, S (in process). Ability of Women to Overcome Household Food Insecurity: Social Support, Social Networks -- A Matrix Literature Review.
Lopez, I and Boston, PQ. (2010). Wealth & Health: Inequities in Health. The Tallahassee Democrat.
CONFERENCE PAPERS
Boston, PQ; Suther, S; Hardy, CV (2012). Ability of women to overcome household food insecurity, social support & social networks: A systematic review of the literature; Oral Presentation; 2012 American Public Health Association, San Francisco, CA
Boston, PQ (2010). Public health policy and programs addressing health disparities in ghana, west africa. Paper presented at the United States Conference on African Immigrant Health: Charting a Course for African Immigrant Research in Health 2010 Conference, Atlanta, GA
Boston, PQ (2008). Community based participatory research: A community solution, academic/community partnership for health equity. Paper presented at the 2008 Partnership for Health Equity Workshop Mayor’s Summit, Tallahassee, FL
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
Boston, PQ (2011). Power of Sustainability, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Boston, PQ (2011). Making the change to green: educating our communities, embracing our traditions, of partnership; Symposium, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL
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P. Qasimah Boston, DrPH, MPH, CHES Vita
Boston, PQ (2011). Health disparities & neighborhood food environments, senior conference, Tallahassee, FL
Boston, PQ (2011). Heart health risk factors, Senior Association, Tallahassee, FL
Boston, PQ (2009). Public health policies and programs in ghana addressing health disparities—lessons learned. Paper presented at the April 2009 Public Health Forum, Institute of Public Health, FAMU University, Tallahassee, FL
Boston, PQ (2007). Healthy Lifestyles, Presentations at the Savannah Impact Program, Savannah Behavioral Change Program, Daycare Directors of Savannah, Youth Leadership Institute
Boston, PQ (2006). Overweight/Obesity among African American Youth. Upward Bound, Savannah State University, Savannah, GA
Boston, PQ (2003). Elderly African American Women in Rural Communities, Paper presented at the 2003 Women’s Studies Conference, Savannah, GA
FELLOWSHIPS, AWARDS, HONORS & FUNDED PROJECTS
Awardee , Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida Foundation’s Embrace a Healthy Florida Initiative Grant Childhood Obesity Prevention: Engaging the Youth Voice: Preparing Youth to Participate (PYP) (2012—2013)
Awardee , Blue Cross Blue Shield Childhood Obesity Prevention Elimination (COPE) Mini Grant: Childhood Obesity & Photo Voice: A Youth Empowerment and Leadership Intervention (2012—2013)
Awardee, Vivian Drenkckhahn Scholarship, Society for Public Health Education: Issues Impacting the Future of Public Health (2011)
First Place Winner, Women’s Center Essay Winner, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL: The Important Role of the Health of Women of Color (2011)
Third Place Winner, Graduate Student Research Forum, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee: Public Health Policy & Programs Addressing Health Disparities in Ghana, West Africa (2010)
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation New Connections Travel Grant (2010)
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P. Qasimah Boston, DrPH, MPH, CHES Vita
Evaluator, Program Planner, Blue Foundation, Community Engagement Workshops Grant – Call to Action, (2010)
SDS Summer Tuition Funding Award (2010)
Minority Health International Research Fellowship, National Institute of Health, Washington, DC – Public Health Policy & Programs Addressing Health Disparities in Ghana, West Africa (2008)
Full Tuition Scholarship Award, Institute of Public Health, (2007-2012)
Third Place Award, Graduate Student Research & Scholarship Exhibition, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA: Health Narratives: Lifestyles of African American Women in Rural Communities (2002)
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
President, Tallahassee Food Network, (2013)
Reviewer, State of Florida Evidence Based Practice Work Group, Substance Abuse Prevention State Office, Substance Abuse Response Guide Process based on the Strategic Prevention Framework (2012)
State Reviewer, Department of Children & Families, PPG Proposals, Tallahassee, FL (2011-2012)
Project Manager, Youth Symposium on Food & Hunger – Policy & Change, Tallahassee, FL (2011)
Project Planner, Issue Framing for Public Health Program Design and Public Policy, The Florida County Department of Health & The Blue Foundation, Tallahassee, FL (2010)
Coordinator Assistant, Science of Global Prostate Cancer Health Disparities in Black Men, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (2010)
Co Founder, Tallahassee Food Network (2010)
Member, Florida Statewide Evaluation Consortium (2010)
Federal Peer Reviewer, Corporation of National & Community Service (2010—Present)
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P. Qasimah Boston, DrPH, MPH, CHES Vita
Member, HEAT Health Heart CBPR Steering Committee (2009 – Present)
Member, Unnatural Causes Planning Committee (2009 – Present)
Member, Health Equity Alliance of Tallahassee (2007 – Present)
Greater Frenchtown Revitalization Council (2007 – Present)
Member, Steering Committee - Tools For Change, Savannah, GA (2005 – Present)
Graduate, Mayor of Savannah, Leadership Training Course, (2005)
Graduate Student Coordinating Council Chair, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA (2001-2002)
Student Representative, Graduate Faculty Council & Graduate Curriculum Committee,
Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA (2001-2002) Consultant, Harambee House (1991 – Present)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2/20/13 – 3/8/13 External Reviewer, AmeriCorps, CNCS, Blended Review 11/1/12 – 11/19/12 External Reviewer, 2013 Senior Corps RSVP Blended Review 2012 – 2013 Evaluator, USDA, Farmers Market Promotion Grant, City of Tallahassee,
Tallahassee, FL 2012 – 2013 Evaluator, Junior League of Tallahassee, Greater Frenchtown Revitalization Council
iGrow Farm Project, Tallahassee, FL 2012 – 2013 Fellow, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Administration, Washington, DC; Florida Substance Abuse Office, Tallahassee, FL
2009 – 2012 Co-PI, Global Household Food Insecurity, Florida A&M University, Institute of Public
Health, Tallahassee, FL 2011 – 2012 Research Coordinator, Florida A&M University, College of Pharmacy &
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, Tallahassee, FL, Causal Explanation of Obesity among Over and Healthy Weight African American Women: Bringing in the Women’s Own Words to Weight Health Literacy; completed 2012
2009 – 2010 Research Project Manager, University of Florida, Anthropology Department,
Gainesville, FL
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P. Qasimah Boston, DrPH, MPH, CHES Vita
2010 – 2011 Community Engagement Coordinator, University of Florida, Anthropology Department,
Gainesville, FL
2009 – 2010 Program Planner& Evaluator, Community Engagement Workshops, Leon County
Department of Health, Tallahassee, FL 2007 – 2012 Graduate Assistant, Florida A&M University, Institute of Public Health, Global Public
Health & Community Based Participatory Research Projects, Tallahassee, FL 2007 – 2012 Teaching Assistant, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL 2007 – 2010 Consultant, Community Based Participatory Research Projects, Harambee House,
Savannah, GA 2006 – 2007 Project Coordinator, Savannah Obesity Task Force, St. Joseph/Candler Hospital,
African American Health Information & Resource Center, Savannah, GA 2005 – 2007 Administrator & Instructor, Mathematics, Computer Science, Worker Education &
Job Training Program, Savannah, GA 2002 – 2005 Adjunct Faculty, Medical Terminology, Armstrong Atlantic State University,
Savannah, GA 2003 Editor, Monograph, 14th Annual Southeastern Regional Student Convention in
Gerontology & Geriatrics, University of Georgia, Athens, GA PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Tallahassee Human Relationships Council
Society for Public Health Education
American Public Health Association
Member of the Southeast Evaluation Association
American Second Harvest of the Big Bend Advisory Committee
Certified Health Education Specialists Education Credentialing, Inc SKILLS Excel, Power Point, Prezi, Access, Word Processing, EpiInfo, SPSS, SAS, NVIVO, Publisher, Program Evaluation, Logic Model Design, Program Planning, Research, Community Engagement, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Community Based Participatory Research
References Available Upon Request
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Laurie Ann Blades, M.A., CPM
4164 Tallavana Trail, Havana Fl. 32333 Phone: (850) 539-8508
Summary of Qualifications
Effective oral and written communication and problem solving skills Knowledge and experience in performance improvement strategies Knowledge and experience in policy development, analysis and implementation
Extensive knowledge of and work experience in local and state level systems of care Knowledge of Systems of Care and evidenced-based practices implementation
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling University of Central Florida – 1994
Bachelor of Arts – Major/Clinical Psychology Minor/Special Education University of Central Florida - 1987
Experience 9/6/13 – Present Government Operations Consultant III – DCF/Substance Abuse Mental Health
Provides oversight and support related to child and adult programs and grants within the department
Coordinates with other programs within the agency, other state agencies and stakeholders to implement, support and monitor assigned programs, grants and special projects
Serves on interagency workgroups as assigned 9/1/12 – 9/5/13 North Region Project Manager – Evidenced Based Associates (EBA)
Worked in collaboration with providers, evidenced based models and key stakeholders to implement evidenced-based practices for youth and families served by DJJ
Monitored, evaluated, and held providers accountable for program utilization, model adherence, compliance with project protocols, and performance outcomes through performance-based contracting and continuous quality improvement strategies
Served as a broker between service providers and model programs concerning model training, contracts, and systems
Monitored adherence to project performance benchmarks and data collection, analysis, and reporting protocols
10/10/11 – 8/27/12 DOVE Vocational Academy Site Director - Twin Oaks Juvenile Development, Inc.
Oversaw all aspects of two low/moderate risk juvenile justice commitment programs (75 bed total bed capacity) including service provision and operations
Lead the closure of the Intensive Mental Health program and restructured the 50 bed vocational training facility
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Implemented systems to successfully resolve DJJ corrective action and respond to DJJ QA/Contract monitoring, Medicaid BHOS audit, and CARF accreditation
Oversaw the delivery of evidenced-based practices (Moral Reconation Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
02/28/08 - 9/29/11 Chief, Children’s Mental Health - DCF
Supervised the Children’s Mental Health unit staff, assigned programs and special projects and related funding streams
Assisted in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to children’s mental health services, research-based and promising practices, Systems of Care and Medicaid managed care
Initiated and/or oversaw the implementation of special initiatives, projects and evidenced-based/promising practices (trauma-informed care, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation, youth jointly served by DCF and DJJ, Building Bridges)
Served as the Children’s Mental Health liaison with state-wide work groups and tasks forces, key stakeholders, counterparts in other states and SAMHSA
10/05 - 02/08 Senior Management Analyst Supervisor - Operations/DCF
Supervised Child Recovery Staff and served as a liaison with FDLE
Developed and supervised the successful implementation of a strategic/performance improvement plan by central office child recovery staff
Provided technical assistance and training to Child Welfare CBC providers and DCF staff statewide
Participated in performance improvement and policy analysis activities (Florida Sterling Council, assisted in the development and monitoring of circuit corrective action plans in response to
Quality Assurance and Inspector General findings) 09/02 - 10/05 Children’s Mental Health/DCF - Senior Management Analyst II
Identified needs related to mental health policy and treatment services and coordinated efforts within DCF and with key stakeholders to address them
Provided technical assistance to district children’s mental health staff to manage the continuum of residential and community based treatment services and system of care development and monitoring
Worked in coordination with AHCA and key stakeholders to manage the Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program (SIPP)
09/01- 09/02 SED Multiagency Network (Dist. 2B) - Project Manager
Managed the SED Multiagency Network project grant activities, budget and project goals
Facilitated collaboration and strategic planning among community stakeholders through special projects, focus groups, grants and multiagency councils
Supervised SED Network staff and the provision of case management and clinical consultation services
04/99 - 09/01 SED Multiagency Network (Dist. 2B) - Program Services Supervisor
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Provided administrative and clinical oversight for multiagency case management, assessment, referral and mental health service coordination and special projects
Provided administrative and clinical oversight to the district 2B Residential Treatment and Review Committee and Family Services Planning Team processes
Directly supervised SED Multiagency Network staff and the provision of case management and clinical consultation services
10/97- 04/99 Family Safety Program Office/DCF - Sr. Human Services Program Specialist
Provided technical assistance and training to district staff on data collection and analysis and strategic planning related to foster parent recruitment, system of care development, and quality improvement
Was selected to attend and completed Application Specialist Certification/Blue Belt Training through Competitive Technologies, Inc.
Tasks included: child welfare policy analysis; writing of legislative budget requests and statewide operating procedures; researching special child-specific issues; aggregating, analyzing and displaying data for special projects; and providing statewide technical assistance related to foster parent recruitment and retention
1/96 - 10/97 SED Multiagency Network - Therapeutic Services Coordinator
Provided case consultation to DCF district Children’s Mental Health and Child Welfare staff for children with mental health, substance abuse and significant behavioral needs
Provided technical assistance to circuit 2 Substance Abuse and Mental Health on the management of and quality assurance monitoring for residential mental health treatment services for children/youth
8/94 - 11/96 Children’s Home Society - Case Review Committee Supervisor (Orlando)
Provided administrative and clinical oversight to (7-9) clinical case managers of youth placed in residential mental health treatment facilities around the state
Monitored outcomes for youth, mental health contract compliance, quality assurance requirements and residential treatment policies and procedures
1989 – 1994 (Graduate School)
CHARLEE - Therapist in TGH (under clinical supervision)
Children’s Home Society – Mental Health Targeted Case Manager
Volusia & Orange County Schools – Exceptional Student Education Teacher 1984 - 1988 (Undergraduate)
Fern Park Developmental Center – QMRP, Behavior Analyst Consultant
West Lake Hospital – Mental Health Technician
Certification and Knowledge
Certified Public Manager: 2009
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA): 2001 –2009
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Florida Certified Behavior Analyst: 1989 – 2001
Application Specialist Certification Training/Blue Belt - 1999
Florida Sterling Examiner: 2005-2006 & 2006-2007
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
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Aaron M. Platt
1430 Connecticut Street Tallahassee, Florida 32304 (850)567-1711
Professional Objective To utilize my professional experience in the acquisition of additional opportunities for career development and personal
growth.
Experience Florida Department of Children and Families 2013 – Current
Government Operations Consultant III
Review of provider expenditure reports for reconciliation to Department of Children and Families funding sources.
Performs audits to identify potential fraud and waste, performance outcomes and reported costs within required
timeframes.
Develop evidence based findings and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Monitor the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Budget and expenditures.
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice 2009 – 2013 Budget
Analyst
Oversee the Detention Centers budget entity Annual Operating Budget and management of the
approved salary rate.
Development of Legislative budget requests and analyze the fiscal impact of legislatively proposed bills for the
Detention Center budget entity. Process budget amendment request to the Florida Office of Policy and Budget,
personnel actions and contractual agreements.
Development of monthly spending plans in consultation with regional fiscal liaisons.
Preparation of special reports as requested. Data research and analyzation to form recommendations as needed.
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice 2006 – 2009 Senior
Auditor
Perform independent compliance, financial, and performance audits of the department or its providers to minimize
risk to the department.
Examine and evaluate management’s system of internal controls for adequacy and effectiveness.
Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and program performance.
Prepare audit programs for the conduct of audits selected from the annual audit plan or requested by management.
Plan and conduct fieldwork activities, summarize pertinent facts, prepare draft and final audit report to include the
identification of findings and recommendations for corrective action.
Florida Department of Children and Families
2005 – 2006 Human
Services Program Specialist
Facilitate the development of management reports for residential services that assist in statewide tracking and
the analysis of utilization.
Monitoring and evaluation of residential treatment facilities. Develop and provide ongoing data on the capacity
of the Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program and other residential treatment facilities.
Production of utilization reports designed to monitor the statewide Specialized Therapeutic Foster Care
Program.
Allocation and management of statewide Specialized Therapeutic Foster Care Program budget to ensure
appropriate utilization by districts.
All Brick Cleaning Solutions, LLC 2004 – 2006 Registered
Agent/Owner
Founder of the only full service exterior wall cleaning company in the greater Tallahassee area.
Conduct initial and ongoing product research to effectively develop and implement service array.
Established training procedures and quality assurance and control measures to assist with productivity and
procedural improvements.
Sole manager responsible for administrative functions including but not limited to ensuring compliance
with all local, state and federal rules and regulations.
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Recouped one-hundred percent of start-up funding within the first four months of operation.
Florida Department of Children and Families 2002 – 2004
Government Operations Consultant II
Monitoring and evaluation of Residential Treatment Facilities. Analyzation of ongoing data on the
capacity of the Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program and other residential treatment programs.
Promulgation of rules for licensing of residential treatment facilities and promulgation of draft rule 65E-12
Crisis Stabilization Units/Addictions Receiving Facilities pilots.
State liaison for Center of Mental Health Services, SAMHSA System of Care Grants. As Principal
Investigator, solidified coordination between local, state and federal agencies to promote community based
care and sustainability.
Perform state Legislative bill analysis to determine the likely impact of proposed bills as they relate to
Children’s Mental Health. Summarize and explain the current law, committee amendments and any
constitutional issues raised by the bill.
MAXIMUS 2000 – 2002
Manager/Project Manager
Served as Project manager for several Title-IV-E revenue maximization projects which provided in-depth
knowledge of AFDC/TANF eligibility requirements and child welfare laws in several states to include
Pennsylvania, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Interpret federal regulation and state policy and procedures related to the Title IV-E foster care program to
include DAB decisions. Established quality assurance and control measures to ensure case reviewers
correctly interpret and applied state and federal policy.
Conduct multi-departmental trainings for state employees as well as newly hired MAXIMUS Consultants
assigned to conduct Title IV-E case reviews.
Developed training/model process for ensuring timely and accurate Title IV-E and TANF eligibility
determinations for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The Gainesville Family Institute/Center for Couples and Family Development 1998 –2000 Human
Resources Manager
Assisted with coordinating research activities to determine family efficacy and assist with identification of
common community concerns by interfacing with the community and other family support programs.
Supervised a staff of three responsible for general office functions and Medicaid billing.
Conduct initial referrals and intake screening of new clients.
Produced a training video to facilitate competence for new and incoming interns.
Education 2000 Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
1997 Associate of Arts in General Education
Tallahassee Community College, Tallahassee, Florida
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Ute Gazioch Office: (850) 717-4322
Cell: (561) 305-5280
EDUCATION
1987 - 1991 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL
Bachelor of Science (1991)
Major in Psychology, Minor in Social Work
Graduated Cum Laude
EMPLOYMENT
January 2012 – present Department of Children and Families Tallahassee, FL
Government Operations Consultant III
Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and oversight of recovery-focused psychosocial
rehabilitation that includes housing support initiatives (e.g., supportive housing; rental assistance; related
legislative activities) and employment initiatives (e.g., supported employment; Clubhouse development;
related legislative activities).
Serve as state Olmstead representative; assist with housing issues related to discharge challenges from Mental
Health Treatment Facilities; attend annual Olmstead meetings; create mental health Olmstead Plan.
Responsible for management of the PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) grant,
including application compilation, data collection, annual reports, provision of technical assistance to providers,
and all related activities. Serve as State PATH Contact.
Serve as the lead for coordination of SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery) training initiative
statewide. Work with statewide and Federal partners to track outcomes of training.
Provide coordination with NAMI-Florida for the purpose of furthering goals of the two agencies.
Serve as the content expert of FACT (Florida Assertive Community Treatment) Teams; provide technical
assistance and assist in fidelity review process.
System of Care Expansion Planning Grant Coordinator
Oversee development of system of care expansion strategic plan and social marketing plan to enhance and
improve the mental health service delivery system for children and their families.
Coordinate statewide planning activities and create linkages with community stakeholders.
Ensure that core values of system of care are present throughout the planning project.
Accountable for budgetary and programmatic performance and required federal funding.
Ensure project compliance with grant requirements and program effectiveness through continuous evaluation and
data collection.
August 2008 – December 2011 Apalachee Center, Inc. Tallahassee, FL
Director of Inpatient Services
Provide administrative oversight to 5 inpatient units (46 bed psychiatric hospital, 12 bed detoxification unit, 28
bed crisis stabilization unit, 4 bed short-term residential treatment unit and 24/7 admissions unit).
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Develop and implement unit schedules to ensure a consistent therapeutic milieu.
Responsible for internal quality assurance processes, outcomes, and adverse incident reviews.
Represent the inpatient programs on several committees including Performance Improvement, Patient Safety,
Utilization Review, and Electronic Medical Record Implementation.
Work cooperatively with PI Department in procedure development and implementation to ensure compliance
with contractual, state, and federal requirements and the Joint Commission.
Responsible for staff training and performance evaluations.
Performance Improvement Director
Identify performance improvement indicators and implement monitoring and collection methods.
Review adverse incident reports and monitor implementation of any required improvement systems.
Aggregate data on overall agency performance and provide reports thereof to management team.
Chair Patient Safety Committee and Root Cause Analysis meetings.
Monitor compliance with agency, Joint Commission, AHCA, DCF, state and federal guidelines.
Assist in policy and procedure development.
Act as Risk Manager in her absence.
April 1999 – July 2008 Henderson Mental Health Center Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Administrator of Youth Co-Occurring Disorders / ART Services – Youth and Family Services
Provide administrative oversight and training to 4 programs serving children with severe emotional disturbances
and co-occurring disorders and their families.
Develop, implement and coordinate a comprehensive system of care for adolescents with co-occurring disorders
in conjunction with several contracted community partners.
Provide utilization management and grant writing for programs with budgets in excess of $1,600,000.
Responsible for internal quality assurance processes, billing, outcomes, and contract monitoring.
Represent the Youth and Family Services Branch on several committees including Quality, Insurance, Safety,
Special Projects, and Disaster Response.
Succeed in policy development and implementation to ensure compliance with contractual, state, and federal
requirements and the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission (CARF).
Contract Coordinator – Youth and Family Services
Responsible for all youth program evaluations, monitoring, and licensing.
Responsible for policy development and implementation to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and
the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission (CARF).
Responsible for internal quality assurance processes, grant writing, program development and special projects.
Represent the Youth and Family Services Branch on agency committees including Quality Insurance, Consumer
Affairs, Special Projects, and Disaster Planning.
Residential Supervisor – Youth and Family Services
Responsible for the maintenance and operation of two six-bed therapeutic group homes for adolescent boys.
Responsible for supervision, training, hiring, and evaluation of all staff.
Responsible for maintaining a program budget, writing and implementing policies and procedures, and acting as
liaison with administration.
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Responsible for medical record maintenance, crisis intervention, recreational planning, counseling, and all daily
operations of the home.
7/2006 – 9/2006 Contract with the Children’s Services Council to provide Specialized System of
Care / Wraparound Training to Broward County.
9/2006 – 8/2008 Contract with the Ronik-Radlauer Group to provide Specialized System of Care /
Wraparound Training to Broward County.
October 1995 – April 1999 Outreach Broward, Inc. Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Assistant Director of Residential Services
Responsible for supervision of staff, including hiring, training, monitoring, and evaluation for several
independent living and group home programs serving SED, foster care and pregnant/parenting youths.
Responsible for the implementation of quality treatment planning for all clients.
Responsible for tracking, reviewing, and approving all required documentation including Medicaid billing,
household budgets, and incident reports.
Responsible for providing crisis intervention, support and guidance to clients and staff.
Responsible for compliance in accordance with Medicaid and agency standards.
Consultant / Case Manager
Responsible for development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
Responsible for determination of eligibility of all applicants for independent living setting.
Responsible for independent living and parenting skill training to clients.
Responsible for development and implementation of motivation systems.
Responsible for linkages/advocacy to meet clients legal, educational, therapeutic and medical needs.
Professional Trainings
Certified Wraparound Facilitator
Wraparound Fidelity Coach
CPR and First Aid
Crisis Prevention Intervention
Targeted Case Management
Consumer Sensitivity and Cultural Diversity
Motivational Interviewing
Teaching Family Model
Organizations, Affiliations, & Honors
National Wraparound Initiative
Henderson Mental Health Center, Y&F Services Employee of the Year 2008
Apalachee Center Award of Excellence, 2011
Phi Beta Kappa
National Honor Society in Psychology
Golden Key National Honor Society
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ADRIAN WILLIAMS 2417 Gothic Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32303
(850) 345-2910 E-mail: [email protected]
STRENGTHS
My strengths include being a self-directed individual who demonstrates a professional demeanor and is able to communicate effectively on all levels of management within an organization. I am also adaptable and possess the ability to analyze situations and take initiative to problem solve under demanding circumstances. I am friendly, people oriented, and relate well with co-workers and customers. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE July 2012- OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST II (Procurement Manager) Present Department of Children and Families
Provide contract management and procurement services statewide for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
(SAMH) Program Office; Develop, implement and maintain contracting and procurement tools, protocols and policies as well as provide
training and technical assistance to SAMH staff in these areas; and Review and implement improvements to contract and procurement documents, policies and procedures, and
ensure the proper use of those policies by SAMH staff. Develop, implement and maintain contracting documents, and policies ; Support implementation of changes to Administrative Rules, policies, and procedures; Solicit & analyze bids; Negotiate, develop, and manage contracts; Monitor Provider compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts; Review and approve invoices and documentation; Process contract payments and settlement agreements; and Perform contract closeout activities.
March 2006- GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II Current Department of Children and Families
Provide on-going training and technical assistance for SAMH contracting personnel statewide; Plan and conduct monthly statewide conference calls to provide direction and training to SAMH contracting
personnel; Develop, implement and maintain contracting documents, and policies ; Propose and support implementation of changes to Administrative Rules, policies, and procedures; Solicit & analyze bids; Negotiate, develop, and manage contracts; Monitor Provider compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts; Review and approve invoices and documentation; Process contract payments and settlement agreements; and Perform contract closeout activities.
November 2005- OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II March 2006 Department of Children and Families
Develop, implement and maintain contracting documents, and policies; Solicit & analyze bids; Develop, and manage contracts; Monitor Provider compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts; Review and approve invoices and documentation; Process contract payments and settlement agreements; and Perform contract closeout activities.
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July 2004- OPS SENIOR CLERK November 2005 Department of Children and Families
Maintain contracting documents; Review and approve invoices and documentation; and Process contract payments and settlement agreements
March 2003- OPS SENIOR CLERK June 2004 Department of Children and Families
Maintain contracting documents; Review and approve invoices and documentation; and Process contract payments.
December 1998- OWNER/OPERATOR July 2005 Cleaning Service-Acclaimed Professional Cleaning Service
Solicited business; Maintained client relations; Scheduled jobs; Ordered and purchased supplies; Handled billing and maintained records; and Provided individualized cleaning service.
March 1998- ASSISTANT SCAN COORDINATOR & NIGHT CASHIER July 1999 Albertsons
Entered weekly advertised prices in the computer system and posted the prices for all items in the store as prices changed; and
Dealt directly with customers and reconciled the evening receipts. April 1994- COUNTER MANGER March 1998 Gayfers Department Store
Worked with customers on a daily basis; Organized promotional events; and Responsible for the sale, promotion, inventory, and ordering of merchandise.
EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON June 1985 – December 1987 Completed 57 Semester hours Course of Study: Biology
ST. STEPHENS HIGH SCHOOL– Graduated June 1985 St. Stephens, S.C High School Diploma
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Technical knowledge in use of core software programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint )
Lotus Notes Ability to interpret and comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations Ability to deal effectively with a variety of clients and other agencies and to maintain confidentiality Ability to prepare reports and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Ability to conduct or carry out work procedures and activities in accord with own ideas or information provided
through directions/instructions for purposes of modifying, preparing, delivering, integrating, finishing, or completing work products
Ability to communicate effectively with others orally and in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
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SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND SEMINARS Certified Contract Managers Training 2003 Certified Contract Managers Training 2005 DFS – Advancing Accountability 2005, 2009, 2010, 2012 DFS - Florida Single Audit Act 2013 DFS - Florida Single Audit Act 2013 DFS - Contract/Grant Monitoring 2013
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
