Executive Director

Jamie was recruited to join The Supported Living Group as the organization's Director of Services in 2017. Having actively worked in executive managerial roles within the Brain Injury Support field since 2010, Jamie has established a professional reputation as one of the most innovative and forward-thinking executive managers in the Connecticut Disability Support Service marketplace. Moreover, Jamie has enjoyed a high level of success designing and overseeing innovative and creative vocational training options for Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors and in the establishment of holistic consumer-centered support programs to ensure community inclusion and stability.

Jamie's background displays an array of professional experiences in the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Field which has enabled collaborative relationships to be formed with survivors, conservators, The Department of Social Services, Money Follows the Person, The Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, The Department of Mental Health and Addition Services, The Hospital for Special Care, Gaylord Hospital, and Case Management organizations such as Connecticut Community Care Incorporated, Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging, South Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging and Independence Northwest.

In addition, Jamie possesses an array of strong international academic preparation that includes a Bachelor of Science (Honors) Degree in the field of Psychology from the University of East London, and a Master’s Degree in Community Psychology from the University of New Haven. He is also a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (C.B.I.S.), a practitioner trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (E.M.D.R.), and is certified as a consultant in the field of Hypnosis (C.C.H.).

Jamie credits his success in the field to always placing the consumers he supports and their teams first and ensuring their individual needs and desires are met. Moreover, his commitment to matrix management has led to staff feeling their ideas and work are valued and ensures continual commitment to The Supported Living Group's mission. 

Jamie Arber, M.A., C.B.I.S.