Julie Vest
Enville
Summary
Accomplished LTSS Program Manager with proven leadership at Wellpoint Tennessee, excelling in strategic planning and advocacy. Expert in enhancing program effectiveness and fostering collaboration across departments. Adept at problem-solving and conflict resolution, driving team performance to meet targets and improve service delivery for individuals with disabilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Coordination Program Manager
Wellpoint Tennessee
07.2022 - Current
- Manage supervision, support, and monitoring for Support Coordination team in ECF operations, delivering clinical oversight of program activities and maintaining overall effectiveness of Wellpoint's ECF CHOICES program.
- Provide guidance and support to team members in order to achieve targets within defined deadlines.
- Monitor performance metrics to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Collaborate with teams across departments to develop effective strategies for executing programs.
ECF CHOICES Support Coordinator Supervisor
BlueCare Tennessee
11.2019 - 07.2022
- Supervised team of 10-12 support coordinators in facilitating services for individuals with disabilities
- Developed and maintained relationships with external service providers.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations.
Adjunct Professor
Union University
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Taught Master's level social work class
Consultant Case Judge
Rucker, Powell & Associates
01.2013 - 02.2020
- Case Judge for the Jackson vs. Ft. Stanton Lawsuit in New Mexico
ECF CHOICES Member Advocate
BlueCare Tennessee
05.2016 - 11.2019
- Advocated for ECF CHOICES members and contributed to overall development of ECF CHOICES program implementation
- Resolved member complaints efficiently and effectively.
- Conducted outreach activities to external entities to promote services.
- Supported by linking ECF members with community resources.
Executive Director
Neighborhood Network
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Responsible for the overall operation of the agency and management of 40-45 employees.
- Oversaw agency operations, focusing on policy and program development.
- Supervised all staff to ensure optimal performance and accountability.
- Represented agency in statewide DIDD/TennCare meetings with key stakeholders.
- Advocated for system changes across state programs to enhance efficiencies.
- Maintained monitoring systems to assess quality and efficiency of agency work.
Director of Services
Neighborhood Network, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed Independent Support Coordination teams and Mentors for the agency.
Program Director
Neighborhood Network, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Provided oversight & support to Support Coordination teams.
Team Mentor
Neighborhood Network, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Supported a team of 10 Independent Support Coordinators.
Independent Support Coordinator
Neighborhood Network
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Case Management for caseload of 30 people with intellectual disabilities.
Education
Master's Degree - Social Work
Union University
01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Union University
01.1998
Skills
- Effective communication
- Leadership skills
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Advocacy and support
- Strategic planning
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
Projects
- Chair of Tennessee Alliance of Support Coordinators (TASC) for 3 terms
- Served on the West Tennessee Policy and Planning Council for DIDD – served as chair for 2 years
- Served on the Statewide Accreditation Advisory Council for DIDD
- Served on the Prevention from Harm workgroup for DIDD
- Chair of Tennessee Alliance of Support Coordinators (TASC) for three terms
- Chair of West Tennessee Policy and Planning Council for Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for two terms
- Participated in Panel Presentation at the Tennessee Community Organizations (TNCO) 2023 Annual Conference
- Served on Union University's School of Social Work Advisory Council for eight years
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker
- Person Centered Thinking Mentor
- Person Centered Thinking Trainer
Timeline
Support Coordination Program Manager
Wellpoint Tennessee
07.2022 - Current
ECF CHOICES Support Coordinator Supervisor
BlueCare Tennessee
11.2019 - 07.2022
Adjunct Professor
Union University
01.2018 - 05.2021
ECF CHOICES Member Advocate
BlueCare Tennessee
05.2016 - 11.2019
Consultant Case Judge
Rucker, Powell & Associates
01.2013 - 02.2020
Executive Director
Neighborhood Network
01.2013 - 01.2016
Director of Services
Neighborhood Network, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2012
Program Director
Neighborhood Network, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2010
Team Mentor
Neighborhood Network, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2005
Independent Support Coordinator
Neighborhood Network
01.1998 - 01.2000
Master's Degree - Social Work
Union University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Union University
Similar Profiles
Vivian C. BinenstockVivian C. Binenstock
HCMS Director at Wellpoint (formally Known as Amerigroup)HCMS Director at Wellpoint (formally Known as Amerigroup)
Emily DavisEmily Davis
Foster Care Recruitment and Retention Supervisor at Wellpoint Care NetworkFoster Care Recruitment and Retention Supervisor at Wellpoint Care Network
Rachel ByrdRachel Byrd
Director LTSS Choices at Elevance Health/WellpointDirector LTSS Choices at Elevance Health/Wellpoint
Jessica BethuneJessica Bethune
Dental Assistant at Magee Dental ClinicDental Assistant at Magee Dental Clinic
Charles GraeserCharles Graeser
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician at Amerimed EMSAdvanced Emergency Medical Technician at Amerimed EMS