ASI Self-Directed is in Georgia

Feb 2012

ASI Self-Directed Services are now in Georgia. ASI was recently certified by the Department of Community Health as one of the fiscal agents for all of the self-directed programs for the state.

ASI’s self-directed services are based on our sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of families and the challenges for service coordinators/case managers in self-direction.

To address these challenges, ASI has committed itself to conduct state-wide workshops with participants, their families, and service coordinators/case managers. PSI Georgia self-directed team is –

• Ricky Wallace, Vice President
• Patricia Heinrichs, Regional Director

They are joined by Helen Dortch, Senior Vice President for Finance, as they travel around the state each week meeting with families and service coordinators/case managers to answer their questions about ASI and self-direction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASI has developed special websites for each Georgia self-directed program:

Division of Behavioral Health and Disabilities Programs (Comprehensive Supports Waiver and New Options Waiver Programs)

https://georgiacompnow.com
COMP and NOW

Department of Community Health Seniors Programs (Independent Care Waiver Program – Self-Directed Services Option)

https://georgia.icwp.com
ICWP

Department of Community Health (Community Care Services Program – Self-Directed Services).

https: georgia.ccsp.com
CCSP

When you visit the website, you will find not only the enrollment forms, but also information to help families and service coordinators/case managers meet the challenges of self direction.

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Meet Sara Sherman, ASI Self-Directed Programs Manager

March 2012

Sara Sherman has over 20 years of experience in the disability field. She has served persons with disabilities as an Activities Therapist, Guardian Representative, Case Manager, Community Employment Coordinator, Vocational Rehabilitation Director, ICF-MR Director, Housing Authority Director, Director of Services and Supports, Managed Care Program Director, Section Chief of Clinical Waiver Services, and Lead Medicaid Policy Developer at the Ohio Department of DD. In the past ten years, Sara was on the forefront of the self-directed movement for persons with disabilities supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. She was an administrator in Ohio’s self-directed movement, including The Money Follows the Person Transition Grant. She also created Ohio’s Private Duty Nursing State Plan program.

When Sara joined ASI in 2009, she was ASI’s In-State Liaison. She has worked closely with support coordinators, and regional and central administrations as they developed and expanded self-directed programs to persons with disabilities, veterans, and the elderly. She conducts workshops and offers one-on-one technical support for consumers, caregivers and case support staff as they meet the challenges of self-direction: becoming good employers, identifying consumers for self-direction, and providing technical support. For ASI she conducts our annual satisfaction surveys on our self-direction services as well as guiding our philosophy and support services for all stakeholders.

Sara is a creative, caring and committed professional, who has dedicated herself to serving persons with special needs. Sara holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations from Heidelberg University, and a Master’s in Public Administration for Central Michigan University. She is also a mother of three children.

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Meet Monica Dash, New Director of Personnel

March 2011

Mrs. Monica Dash joined the Administrative Services, Inc. (ASI) Human Resources Department as Director of Personnel February 28, 2011. Monica has over twenty years of administrative, management and staff development experience with international Fortune 1000 companies, such as Baker Donelson International Group and USA TODAY.

Most recently as Office Administrator for the Syngenta Corporation, multi-national corporation, Monica managed corporate affairs, budgets and executive activities for five critical divisions -- NAFTA Corporate Affairs, US Government and Federal Government Affairs, Industry Relations, and Corporate Communications-North America. During her tenure with Syngenta, Monica received recognition for her work on the management team responsible for realigning the company's business services -- personnel, accounting and payroll.

Monica, a busy wife and mother of two, is a native Washingtonian. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from University of Maryland, College Park.

As Director of Personnel, Monica is responsible for all personnel services and human resources staff. "We are excited to have Monica join the Human Resources Department. Her extensive management experience and warm personality are invaluable assets," says Melvin Williams, Vice President for Human Resources. "Monica joins us at a critical time. Our Department is planning for the future of ASI, while addressing the present needs of our staff and clients," add Mel.

Says Monica, " I look forward to being a part of ASI. It has a great reputation. I will do my part to ensure that ASI continues to meet its strategic goals by aligning personnel, customer service and our business objectives." "I will also reach out to the community to be sure that they are aware of our employment opportunities," she adds.

Monica's first priority as Director of Personnel is expanding our recruiting efforts in order to attract as large a pool as possible of talented workers for our clients.

Mrs. Monica Dash can be reached at:
Administrative Services, Inc.
7101 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1400
Bethesda, MD 20814
Voice: (301) 654-3903
Fax: (301) 654-0230
E-mail: mdash@asiworks.com

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