Management

Arc Human Services is a subsidiary of Aadvantage, Inc.  It is managed by a very talented group of directors who have substantial expertise serving those in need across a broad spectrum of services, including residential, vocational, children’s, and social programs. Each member of our management team is devoted to quality programming and effective communication across experienced support teams.

Jim Settembrino, Director

In July 2009, Jim was appointed  Director of Arc Human Services.

For five years prior to that, Jim ran Residential Recovery Services, the Mental Health subsidiary of Aadvantage, Inc. For much of that time period, he also reorganized our children’s services for Arc Human Services, including Camp Laughalot and Club Arc. During that time, Jim managed teams of workers who provided services and support to over 300 clients, and those services include most of the programs that we offer, including residential; supportive housing; in-home and in-community activities; as well as summer camp and social groups.

Jim has worked closely with administrators and department heads in all counties where we operate, including Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, and Washington, as well as with state, federal, and local officials.

Prior to working at Arc of Washington County/Arc Human Services, Jim worked for the Allegheny County Department of…. where developed and directed the first mental retardation “wrap-around” program in Western Pennsylvania. That program offered children and young adults (from ages three-to-twenty) the opportunity to receive clinical care in their homes, schools, and communities. It involved coordinating with provider agencies and the PA Office of Developmental Programs so that clients could receive convenient, therapeutic support that they deserved as well as interact in safe, interesting, and fun social settings. Camp Laughalot and Club Arc are two examples of such programs.

He has a Master’s Degree in Community Mental Health from Trinity College in Burlington, Vermont.

Kim Durham, Director of Residential Services

Kim is responsible for the day-to-day, in-home care of x clients at our 46 residential sites (as of May, 2009).

Her staff of xx managers and yy direct care professionals …24 hours per day for 365 days per year…

Kim has been at Arc for over 9 years as Director of Residential Services.  Under her direction, the program has grown tremendously.  She came to Arc from another social service agency and has been in the MH/MR field for over 25 years.  Kim has her bachelor’s degree in Special/Elementary Education from California University of Pennsylvania.

Tara Johnson, Director of Vocational Services

Tara manages our vocational training programs, including OBRA, job coaching, food service and Car detailing programs.  Tara has been at Arc for over 13 years.  She initially worked in the Children’s residential program before transferring to the workshop as a program specialist and later becoming Director of Vocational Programs.  Tara has also participated in other children services such as wraparound and summer camp.  Tara is a graduate of Penn State University earning a bachelor of science degree in Applied Behavioral Science.

Doreen Friend, Director of Community Employment/Janitorial Services

Doreen has been at Arc for over 13 years.  Doreen started her career at Arc as a contract coordinator and was later promoted to Service Contract manager and then Director of Janitorial Services.  Her department provides a janitorial training program through the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR).  Her department works to employ people with disabilities in the community in a variety of settings including the cleaning services industry and as Photo ID technicians.  Doreen organizes a number of fundraisers throughout the year.

Elena Sherwin, MSW, Director of Children’s Services/In-home Services

Elena oversees our Children’s/In-home services which also includes Camp Laughalot and Club Arc.  This program services over XX individuals in their home or community through different sources of funding.

Elena has been at Arc for a little over 3 years but has over15 years experience working with children and adults in the MH/MR field.  Elena has her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor’s degree in psychology and adminstration and justice from the University of Pittsburgh as well.