Julie Helm has over 25 years of experience in education, healthcare, and human services. She currently serves as the Director of Resident Services at Deer Path Supportive Living Community, where she designs activity programs for clients with physical disabilities. Previously, she was the Director of School Music at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, where she led the grade school music program and developed the music curriculum. She has also held roles as a Youth Services Specialist, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, and Activities Assistant. Julie Helm has a Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

1. JULIE HELM
3531 Lakeview Dr., Algonquin, Il. 60102. 847-854-5264 Julie.Helm@comcast.net
Qualifications
Director of Resident Services with Deer Path Supportive Living Community, with over 25years of experience in education,
health care and human services. Outstanding interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Excellent
presentation skills to small and large groups. Able to assess, plan, and develop programs according to clients’ needs.
Strong ability to work effectively with all levels of management.
Experience
Director of Resident Services-Deer Path Supportive Living Community 2013-Present
Designed an Activity Program for clients, ages 22-64, with physical disabilities. Created own template for this population
using a model of health and wellness, education, and recreation programs.
Part of the company-wide work team in developing a Resident Services Coordinator operations manual for all coordinators
for 39 properties within Gardant Management Solutions(formerly BMA)
Executed a “purpose-driven, resident-driven” approach to activity programming which has been very successful with this
age group and population.
Key position with the management team-involved in problem solving with resident issues in the community. Plan and
deliver marketing events with Director of Marketing for Deer Path. Serve as manager on call every 8 weeks.
Nominated for Honoree of Excellence Award for Leading Age of Illinois, 2015, for Innovative Programming.
Guest Presenter at Leading Age of Illinois, 2015, topic-Re-Inventing Me-Innovative Activity Program Model.
Guest Presenter at the Illinois Department of Healthcare Conference in Woodridge and Springfield, Illinois, 2015
Management team won the “Enriching Lives Award” for Gardant Management Solutions 2015.
Director of School Music-ImmanuelLutheran Church and School 2000-
2013
 Led grade school music program and taught music education to students in grades Kindergarten through 8.
 Specialized in conducting and accompanying large and small vocal performance groups.
 Researched and developed music curriculum for all grade levels adhering to accreditation standards.
 Directed all music projects such as concerts, festivals, and musicals.
 Planned traditional church worship music and managed overall musician schedule for large congregation.
 Lead organist for traditional worship, piano accompanist for adult choir, and keyboardist for Praise Team.

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Substitute Teacher / Volunteer 2000-Present
 Substitute in elementary, middle, and high schools focusing in the areas of music, physical education, core academics,
and special needs.
 Assisted Pastors with Shut In visits in local nursing facilities.
 Show pianist for high school musicals and guest accompanist for Illinois High School State Music Competitions.
Youth Services Specialist – St. Louis County Department of Human Services 1988-1996
 Assessed, planned and implemented substance abuse prevention and violence prevention programs in 26 school
districts in St. Louis County. Programs included small personal growth groups and large classroom settings in
elementary, middle, and high schools.
 As project manager I designed and implemented a Conflict Mediators Training Curriculum. Based on positive
evaluations from various schools our organization was awarded local, state and federal funding to continue these
effective programs.
 Conducted needs assessments throughout the county and identified populations in need of prevention and intervention
programs.
 Developed and initiated a special needs program to serve youth with disabilities in the Special Education District of St.
Louis County.
 Certified in low/high challenge courses working with students and adults to foster team building and effective
communication skills.
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist – Shriner’s Hospital St. Louis, Missouri 1983-1988
 Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated therapeutic recreation programs for patients during hospitalization.
 Directed the teen unit specializing in wellness and leisure education activities.
 Worked with care teams (physical, occupational therapists, nurses, and social workers) to monitor patients’
rehabilitation progress.
 Initiated a guest speaker series for teens to address social skills, substance abuse, and dating and anger management.
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Activities Assistant – Boone County Retirement Center, Columbia, Missouri 1982-1983
 Conducted needs assessments of the geriatric population and designed wellness and leisure programs to address their
needs.
 Responsible for creating monthly activity calendar for residents and implementing activities as Assistant to the
Director.
Education
 Bachelor of Science Degree in Therapeutic Recreation Administration - University of Missouri-
Columbia - 1983
 Certified AHA Heartsaver CPR AED Program

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