John A.

Mikatavage
1124 Ashbourne Drive | Reading, PA 19605 | 610-921-8776 (H) | 610-750-3685 | j
m6d4b12@westpost.net
Human Resources and Program Management experience with a particular focus in ser
ving disabled and at-risk populations. Demonstrated expertise in directing prog
rams, supervising staff, and providing supportive services to a wide range of ch
allenging populations.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
SharpVisions, Pittsburgh, PA
Human Resources Recruiting and Project Manager (May 2010 a" August 2010)
* Lead staffing recruitment efforts for Eastern and Central regions of PA for co
mpany that customizes supports for people with challenging disabilities.
* Wrote and placed job ads, screened and interviewed candidates, and coordinated
staffing for residential programs.
* Developed and implemented job fairs, open houses, and college recruiting.
* Provided new employee orientation.
Program Manager (2008 a" 2010)
* Managed 14 homes serving people with challenging disabilities in Eastern and C
entral PA.
* Held responsibility for hiring and supervision of 70 staff members.
* Supported implementation of life plans, training, fiscal management, and regul
atory compliance.
* Developed risk assessments and safety plans for sex offenders.
Prospectus Associates, Inc. (Prospectus Berco), Reading, PA 1982 a" 2007
Residential Services Director (2006 a" 2007)
* Program and fiscal management of 2 interim care facilities and a respite care
facility.
* Supervised and trained 35 program staff and 4 nurses.
* Coordinated nursing services to meet intensive medical needs of residents to e
nsure compliance with DPW regulations.
Adult Training / Vocational Services Director (1988 a" 2006)
* Managed and supervised 150 program participants and 52 staff, including hiring
, orientation, training, payroll, human resources, and performance management.
* Held responsibility for 35,000 square-foot facility and $2,500,000 budget. Pu
rchased program supplies and adaptive equipment.
* Provided strategic and business continuity planning as well as investigation r
eview.
* Ensured compliance with DPW and Office of Aging regulations.
* Coordinated community volunteer sites, public relations, and marketing efforts
.
Vocational Services Program Supervisor (1985 a" 1988)
* Case management for 95 sheltered workshop employees.
* Responsible for supervising staff, vocational evaluation, physical therapy, an
d personal work adjustment training.
* Placed clients into appropriate community employment.
Senior Resident Advisor a" Residential Behavior Intervention Program (1982 a" 19
85)
Previous experience as Group Therapist for adolescent sex offenders a" Reading S
pecialists, Inc.; Sexuality Ed. Consultant at Hamburg State Center a" JNG Enterp
rises; Private Investigator a" Charlesworth Detective Agency; Youth Counselor a"
Berks County Juvenile Detention Center.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
B.S. in Administration of Justice a" Pennsylvania State University