I. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Board of Directors has the fiduciary responsibility for management of WNYIL Inc. and is responsible for the monitoring, direction, and planning of all programs and services of the corporation. In addition, the Board supervises, hires and terminates the Executive Director.

A. Management Structure

1. Executive Director supervises all members of the Management Team, Community Development Department, and CAP Coordinator.

2. Director of Intra-Agency Operations supervises 1 FTE Administrative Assistant, 2.0 FTE Computer Tech staff, 1.5 FTE Maintenance, 2.0 FTE Intake/File room staff and 1 FTE Receptionist/Staff Support Assistance.

3. Director of Human Resources/Corporate Compliance Officer maintains personnel records and supervises 1 Human Resource Coordinator and 1 FTE Administrative Assistant.

4. Chief Financial Officer supervises 1 FTE Assistant Accountant, 1 FTE Bookkeeper, 3.53 FTE CDPAP Accounting Assistants, and 1 FTE Administrative Assistant.

5. Director of Independent Living Center supervises all ILC staff.

6. Director of OAHIIO supervises all OAHIIO staff.

7. Director of Mental Health Peer Connection supervises all MHPC staff.

8. Director of Independent Living of Niagara County supervises all ILNC staff.

9. Director of Independent Living of Genesee Region supervises all ILGR staff.

10. Independence Express Director supervises 5.5 FTE Van Drivers, 1 FTE Staff Driver and 1 FTE Transportation Coordinator.

11. The Taking Control Director supervises 1 FTE Consumer Coordinator, 1 FTE Administrative Assistant and 1 FTE CDPAP Personal Assistant Coordinator.

B. Management Personnel

1. Douglas J. Usiak

Title: Executive Director
Description: Responsible for strategic planning for WNYIL Inc. in conjunction with the Board of Directors, which includes, but is not limited to developing and implementing policies and procedures, providing direction for the continued growth and development of the WNYIL Inc. and to define the general and specific operations and services provided by WNYIL Inc.
Phone: (716) 836-0822 ext. 117

2. Sharon A. Senefelder

Title: Assistant to the Executive Director Description: Assist the Executive Director in the administration of WNYIL Inc. and oversee and coordinate the activities of the Management Team. Insures that all funding sources documentation and reports are compiled and submitted in the required time. Phone: (716) 836-0822 ext. 104

3. Becky K. Usiak

Title: Director of Intra-Agency Operations Description: Responsible for overseeing and implementing sound professional day-to-day administrative operations of the Agency Consumer Service Records, Computer systems, Physical Plant. Phone: (716) 836-0822 ext 128

C. Human Resources Department

Tina Brown

Title: Director of Human Resources
Description: Responsible for assisting staff in understanding their rights as an employee of WNYIL Inc. and maintains all Personnel records of the Corporation. Supervises volunteers. Duties also include performing all duties of the Corporate Compliance Officer as described in WNYIL's Corporate Compliance Plan.
Phone: (716) 836-0822 ext 102

D. Accounting Department

Michael Phillips

Title: Chief Financial Officer
Description: Responsible for recording and maintaining the programs financial ledgers, records, and reports.
Phone: (716) 836-0822 ext 113

E. Independent Living Center (ILC)

Crystal Jackson

Title: Director of Independent Living Center
Description: Responsible for monitoring the progress and fulfilling annual goals for the Independent Living Center, which include, but are not limited to, implementing Center policies and procedures, supervising staff, and overseeing specific operations as determined by the Executive Director.
Phone: (716) 836-0822 ext 115

F. OAHIIO

Cynthia Printup-Harms

Title: Director of OAHIIO
Description: Responsible for strategic planning for OAHIIO in conjunction with the OAHIIO Council which includes, but is not limited to: developing and implementing policies and procedures, providing direction and supervision for staff and the continued growth and development of OAHIIO, and defining the general and specific operations and services provided for Native Americans with Disabilities in Western New York.
Phone: (716) 836-0822 ext 111

G. Mental Health Peer Connection (MHPC)

Maura Kelley

Title: Director of Mental Health Peer Connection
Description: Responsible for supervising individual services and representing the Agency at all community action programs and events that relate to maximizing opportunities and improving conditions for persons with psychiatric disabilities.
Phone: (716) 836-0822 ext 162

H. Independent Living of Niagara County (ILNC)

Sarah Lanzo

Title: Director of Independent Living of Niagara County
Description: Responsible for strategic planning for ILNC in conjunction with the ILNC Council, which includes, but is not limited to: developing and implementing policies and procedures, providing direction and supervision for staff and the continued growth and development of ILNC, and defining the general and specific operations and services provided for people with disabilities in Niagara County.
Phone: (716) 284-3141 ext. 209

I. Independent Living of Genesee Region (ILGR)

James Moody

Title: Director of Independent Living of Niagara County
Description: Responsible for strategic planning for ILGR in conjunction with the ILGR Council, which includes, but is not limited to: developing and implementing policies and procedures, providing direction and supervision for staff and the continued growth and development of ILGR, and defining the general and specific operations and services provided for people with disabilities in the Genesee Region.
Phone: (585) 815-8501 ext. 406

J. Independence Express

Catherine Colicchia

Title: Director of Independent Express
Description: Supervise all Independence Express Department staff and coordinate and schedule services for people with disabilities to receive transportation to and from various points of their choice in specially modified vans or buses operated by WNYIL Inc.
Phone: (716) 836-0822 ext 150

K. Taking Control

Towana Vance

Title: Director of Taking Control
Description: Supervises all Taking Control staff and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Taking Control program as well as the processing of new consumers into the program.
Phone: (716) 836-0822 ext 151

L. Department of Advocacy and Public Policy

Todd Vaarwerk

Title: Director of Advocacy and Public Policy
Description: Works with the Board of Directors and Executive Director in developing, monitoring and implementing public policy initiatives that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities in Western New York.
Phone: (716) 836-0822 ext. 101

M. Strategic Initiatives

John Moffat

Title: Director of Strategic Initiatives
Description: Responsible for developing, recommending and/or implementing ideas and strategies to generate community partnerships, improve the effectiveness of activities, programs, services and coordinating the development of WNYIL staff.
Phone: (716) 836-0822 ext. 168