Melissa VanDyke

Grandville, MI
Melissa.vandyke@pinerest.org
Ph: 616-460-5006
http://melissasvandyke.weebly.com

Professional Summary
Experienced and motivated leader with the ability to change and develop creative solutions.
Strong organizational and time management skills and excellent ability to prioritize. Exceptional
customer service skills and dedication to persons served.

Skills
 Organizational skills including  Ability to learn and implement new
managing a schedule for 45 staff and systems and processes
maintaining a budget for multiple  Excellent customer service skills
programs
 Extensive leadership experience
Education
Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, MI
Master of Social Work April 2018
Michigan School Social Work Certificate

Calvin College Grand Rapids, MI

Bachelor of Science: Psychology May 2003
Experience
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Grand Rapids, MI
Part Time Epic Implementation Project October 2017-Present
Manager
 Oversee and manage Epic Implementation projects for the inpatient hospital and
residential settings.
 Manage timelines to ensure the project is on track for Go-Live.
 Provide technical support and quality assurance.
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Grand Rapids, MI
MSW Intern May 2017-Present
 Complete weekly group therapy with 8-10 adolescents in a secure residential treatment
program.
 Conduct weekly individual therapy for one resident and initiate and update treatment
plan every 90 days.
 Lead weekly pre-admission meetings.
 Assist with the development and implementation of new programming.
Melissa Van Dyke
http://melissasvandyke.weebly.com

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Grand Rapids, MI

Supports Coordination Program Manager April 2013-Present
 Develop and manage a supports coordination program serving approximately 200 adults
with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
 Hire, train, and supervise a team of nine supports coordinators in all of the organization,
Community Mental Health (CMH), and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation
Facilities (CARF) standards and contract requirements.
 Complete a thorough review of all social work assessments and treatment plans.
 Develop and manage the budget for this program, demonstrate the ability to manage
expenses leading to profit margin bonuses for all nine supports coordination staff each
month.
 Provide supports coordination services including assessments, on-going person-centered
planning, and linking, monitoring, and coordination of services for a caseload of six
individuals.
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Grand Rapids, MI
Part Time Elder Case Management October 2014-November 2017
Program Manager
 Oversaw elder case management program for 120 adults with serious mental illness ages
60+.
 Hired, trained, and supervised four case managers, ensuring work met quality and best
practice standards by completing a thorough review of all psychosocial assessments and
treatment plans.
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Grand Rapids, MI
Clinical Team Lead April 2006-May 2013
 Responsible for hiring and training new psychiatric technicians and assistant
supervisors.
 Created and managed the schedule of 45 psychiatric technicians for four programs.
 Developed and monitored the budget for each of these programs.
 Attended person-centered planning meetings and assisted with goal development and
advocacy.
 Maintained excellent communication with resident family members, supports
coordinators, physicians, pharmacists, nurse, and other team members.
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Grand Rapids, MI
Assistant Supervisor August 2004-April 2006
 Managed all day to day needs of an Adult Foster Care Home serving 12 residents with
intellectual and developmental disabilities.
 Acted as a liaison between residents, staff, supervisors, family members, medical
personnel, and the pharmacy by ensuring timely and thorough communication.
New Moms, Inc. Chicago, IL
Outreach Case Manager August 2003-April 2004
 Led a weekly support group for 12-15 pregnant and/or parenting teens that were at risk
of homelessness.
 Assisted with applying for benefits and connected with resources in the community.
 Completed psychosocial assessments and treatment planning.
 Provided education on parenting skills, job readiness, and independent living skills.
 Affiliations
Member, Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Work, 2016-Present
Member, Psy Chi International Honor Society in Psychology, 2002-Present

Trainings/Certifications
 Pine Rest Autism Symposium: Going Around, Over, Through, or Under the Obstacle:
Addressing the Challenges to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder Across
the Lifespan, November 2017
 Suicide Prevention Best Practices, September 2017
 Network 180 Home and Community Based Services Rule, June 2017
 Reasonable and Prudent Parenting Standard, May 2017
 Enhancing Clinical Skills Series: Introduction to DBT, February 2017
 Mind Body Skills for Emotional Regulation, September 2016
 Network 180 Recipient Rights Training, September 2016
 Autism 101, May 2016
 American Heart Association Certification in CPR/First Aid, May 2016
 Children of Trauma and Structured Sensory Intervention, November 2015
 TLC Sensory Based Trauma Assessment, August 2015