Experience

Sara Holbrook Community Center

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Responsible for leading and managing a comprehensive array of child and youth programs working closely with the Executive Director and a strong team of Program Directors. Plays a key role in the organization's Organizational Leadership, Program Management, Administrative responsibilities, and Development. Responsible for leading and managing a comprehensive array of child and youth programs working closely with the Executive Director and a strong team of Program Directors. Plays a key role in the organization's Organizational Leadership, Program Management, Administrative responsibilities, and Development.



Champlain Valley Head Start

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• County Supervisor

  • May 2016 - Jul 2021

  • Supervise Teachers, Early Care Advocates and Family Support Specialists within Addison County • Assist in program development, implementation & evaluation of CVHS programs • Oversee Collaborative Partnerships, including the onboarding process for new partnerships • Assist in the hiring and training process for new staff • Co-facilitate the agency’s yearly 9-day Family Service Credentialing training • Partner with other community agencies to help streamline services • Coordinate and plan CVHS events in Addison County • Support with recruitment of new children and families • Management of program budgets • Serve on the agency’s committee to foster wellness & positive work culture Show less



Northeastern Family Institute

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Case Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Sep 2015

  Provide clinical case management services to youth and their families in a wraparound program Facilitate monthly treatment team meetings Provide weekly home visits with youth and their families Supervise Community Skills Workers and their work with clients Create therapeutic treatment programming for youth and their families Provide clinical case management services to youth and their families in a wraparound program Facilitate monthly treatment team meetings Provide weekly home visits with youth and their families Supervise Community Skills Workers and their work with clients Create therapeutic treatment programming for youth and their families



HowardCenter

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Care Coordinator

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

  Provided support to clients and their families to connect with local resources Advocated for client and families needs Provided support to clients and their families to connect with local resources Advocated for client and families needs



Brinkworth Family

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Nanny

  • Aug 2011 - Jan 2013

  Provided a safe and nourishing environment for three children (ages 7 months, 2.5 years and 4 years) Enriched the children’s development through creative play and learning activities Prepared nutritious snacks and meals Provided a safe and nourishing environment for three children (ages 7 months, 2.5 years and 4 years) Enriched the children’s development through creative play and learning activities Prepared nutritious snacks and meals



Kusala LLC

• United States

• Office Manager Intern

  • Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  Engaged in outreach to help recruit potential new clients Provided support and advice with the formation of marketing materials Organized and maintained financial documentation Assisted with various administrative tasks Contributed to planning and implementing events Engaged in outreach to help recruit potential new clients Provided support and advice with the formation of marketing materials Organized and maintained financial documentation Assisted with various administrative tasks Contributed to planning and implementing events



HOWARDCENTER DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

• Community Support Worker

  • Nov 2010 - Aug 2011

  Provided direct community support to individuals with developmental disabilities surrounding their individual goals Communicated and interacted with service providers and parents on a daily basis, advocating for my client's needs Attended regular meetings with clients regarding employment, use of Facilitated Communication and client's goals Advocated for client's goals and hopes along with advocating for respect and quality care for them Provided direct community support to individuals with developmental disabilities surrounding their individual goals Communicated and interacted with service providers and parents on a daily basis, advocating for my client's needs Attended regular meetings with clients regarding employment, use of Facilitated Communication and client's goals Advocated for client's goals and hopes along with advocating for respect and quality care for them



Department of Developmental Services

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Participant Service Representative/Teacher Substitute LIGHTHOUSE

  • Aug 2009 - Nov 2010

  Promoted from Paraprofessional/Case Manager to DDS Participant Service Rep. in August Supervised paraprofessionals working with school students and DDS participants Advocated, assisted and supported participants with their daily needs and in working towards each participants IP goals. Communicated and coordinated with participant's group homes, DDS case managers and nurses to ensure participant's need were met on a daily basis Recorded and documented information in an organized, accurate and confidential manner. Created weekly schedules and implemented activities for participants based on their individual goals Completed DDS Medication Certification Completed DDS Investigation Training Completed CPR and First Aid certifications Show less



LIGHTHOUSE VOC-ED CENTER

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Paraprofessional/Case Manager

  • Sep 2009 - Aug 2010

  Assisted students in their daily needs in a private special education school program Responsible for providing a safe and supportive environment for students to enable them to successfully engage in activities both inside and outside the classroom Supported students and DDS participants in learning daily living skills and encouraged independence Implemented and assisted students with their Individual Education Program and helped monitor progress Assisted the teacher in the extended day program to help facilitate and engage high school students with special needs in activities that encouraged the development of living skills Show less



NORTHEASTERN FAMILY INSTITUTE

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Skills Worker

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2009

  Worked 1:1 with children who suffered from behavioral and developmental challenges Completed an intensive three-day Normative Culture training, Animal Therapy and Movement Therapy training, and assisted new staff members with day-to-day training Planned four-hour shifts that focused on client's needs such as animal therapy, sensory specific activities, and activities to help manage hyper-vigilance Helped facilitate a Self-Regulation group consisting of a small group of boys Worked 1:1 with children who suffered from behavioral and developmental challenges Completed an intensive three-day Normative Culture training, Animal Therapy and Movement Therapy training, and assisted new staff members with day-to-day training Planned four-hour shifts that focused on client's needs such as animal therapy, sensory specific activities, and activities to help manage hyper-vigilance Helped facilitate a Self-Regulation group consisting of a small group of boys

• Residential Counselor

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

  Supervised six youth between the ages of 7-15 with behavioral challenges (enforced house rules, provided support with daily milieu and taught de-escalation techniques). Frequently lead arts & crafts and recreational activities with the children. Practiced daily behavioral reviews with each child to assist them with their social development. Completed an intensive three-day TCI training, First Aid and CPR certifications. Assisted new staff members with day-to-day training. Supervised six youth between the ages of 7-15 with behavioral challenges (enforced house rules, provided support with daily milieu and taught de-escalation techniques). Frequently lead arts & crafts and recreational activities with the children. Practiced daily behavioral reviews with each child to assist them with their social development. Completed an intensive three-day TCI training, First Aid and CPR certifications. Assisted new staff members with day-to-day training.