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John Kattelus, Agency Director
John
Kattelus
began working with individuals with disabilities as a
“Houseparent” in a residential facility in 1973
while completing his Bachelors Degree in Psychology at Michigan
State
University.
He has worked on a Psychiatric Unit at a hospital, been the Director of
a Work Activity Program for adults with developmental disabilities, a
Case Manager working with persons with acquired disabilities, and a
Consultant to school districts. He received a Masters Degree in
Rehabilitation Counseling in 1978 from the University
of Michigan
and is a licensed Professional Counselor. He
was the Administrator for a residential/out-patient rehabilitation
program for more than 10 years, working with individuals with traumatic
brain injury. In 1995 he started Community Based Interventions Inc.
with Robert Pilon and Kris Curtis.
Robert
Pilon, Agency Director
Robert
Pilon
has been an Agency Director since the founding of Community Based
Interventions in 1995. He has a Bachelors Degree in Social Science and
Behavioral Psychology from Western
Michigan
University,
and a Masters of Social Work from the University
of Michigan
where his studies focused on behavioral methods in social work. He has
extensive experience in applied behavioral analysis across a wide range
of program areas including; special education, vocational training,
mental health, and rehabilitation. He has directed programs serving
adults and children with disabilities including developmental
disabilities (particularly autism), traumatic brain injury, and
multiple disabilities. His clinical focus has been on interventions
designed to reduce severe challenging behaviors including aggressive
behaviors. He has extensive experience in program development and
management including organizational development, organizational
behavioral analysis, supervision, and compensation systems. Robert has
experience in human service policy development and has provided
advocacy services across multiple social and educational systems.
Kris Curtis, Agency Director
Kris
Curtis has provided rehabilitation counseling services to individuals
who have sustained traumatic brain injury since 1984. Kris has a
Bachelors Degree from Central
Michigan
University
and a Masters Degree from Central Michigan
in Counseling. He is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor as well as a
Licensed Professional Counselor. Kris has worked as a Clinical Director
of one of the first Residential Post Acute Programs in the state, and
was a Director of Vocational Services working with individuals with
disabilities. Prior to the founding of Community Based Interventions he
was the president and CEO of a community based Traumatic Brain Injury
program. Kris also does specialty cognitive and behavioral work for
individuals with jobs in jeopardy.
Anne Seidlein, Program
Coordinator of Children's Waiver Program
Anne recently took over the
position of Program Coordinator at Community Based Interventions where
she oversees the in home one-on-one program and the CBI respite home.
In this position she carries out all administrative duties, develops
and implements behavior programs, and facilitates the casework of eight
clients in the program. She received her B.S. from the University of
Oregon, majoring in education, with a minor in special
education. She has many years of experience working with
children of all age groups in a variety of settings. Anne
has obtained her QMRP while working at CBI.
Scot
DeCaire, Program Coordinator of Community Living Program
Scot has
worked for Community Based Interventions for more than eight years.
During his time with CBI he has worked with children with developmental
disabilities and adults who have sustained traumatic brain injury. He
began as a Behavioral Aid working in family homes and was later
promoted to the position Program Coordinator for the adult apartment
program in 2003. He has extensive experience in all programs the CBI
has to offer.
Amy
Heinrich, Program Manager
Amy
earned her
Bachelors at Michigan State
University
in Elementary Education and a Masters in Social Work at the University
of Michigan.
For the past eight years Amy has worked with children with
developmental disabilities in both school and home settings. Amy has
consulted with families and treatment providers regarding behavioral
modification, sensory integration, and social skill interventions. She
has implemented behavioral treatment programs for both children and
adults addressing challenging behaviors. She has extensive experience
working with children with Autism and Adults with Traumatic Brain
Injury. In addition to managing CBI’s Adult
Residential Program and Vocational Program, she has had experience
supervising and working in the children’s program for the
in-home program as well as the Respite Program.
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