Darren Ross

The Program Director responsible for ensuring the creation of an environment conductive to the provision of service for the individuals supported by the program, including providing supervision to ensure adherence to program regulations. Held accountable for ensuring that the program is managed and held to the highest standards. Creative self-motivated individual with strong networking ability to interact at all levels

Program Director - Vinfen Corporation

(2022)

• Ensured that the program team is knowledgeable about the corporate strategic and service line operational initiatives and provided an understanding of each initiative and how it relates directly to their program
• Oversaw and authorized program financial processes, expenditures and transactions, including but not limited to accounts payable, payroll, and consumer funds, to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures
• Ensured that all clients had current and appropriate ISP/ADLs or treatment plans in place, that their needs are met, and that they experience the highest level of independence and/or recovery possible

Shift Supervisor/Assistant Program Director - Spectrum Health Systems

(2020 - 2022)

Oversaw the overall operations of a LIFE (Learning Independence Fostering Empowerment) DYS (Department of Youth Services) site, including but not limited to upholding the agency’s philosophy of care, supervision of staff, ensuring needs of youth in the program are met and following licensing guidelines for residential programs

• Provided a safe and nurturing home-like environment reflective of inclusive and trauma-informed care
• Participated in residential on-call rotation
• Worked collaboratively with program clinical staff to ensure that residents’ educational, vocational, physical, and behavioral health are met

People and Talent Lead - Progistics Distribution/Amazon

(2009 - 2020)

• Was in charge of onboarding process: drafted list of job ads, reviewed resumes and screened candidates.
• Conducted complex interviews either in person or over the phone
• Scheduled interviews and skills tests coordinating appointments, managed day of logistics
• Processed offer letters, drug screens, offer packages, background checks

Correction/Behavioral Officer - Mercer County Correctional Center/Trenton State - Lambertville NJ

Military Police Officer - United States Armed Forces, Marine Corps/Camp Lejeune

BS Degree - Human Sciences - Cambridge College (2025)

Associates - Human Services - Adirondack Community College (1980 - 1983)