Experience

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  RideConnect of FSW

  • Westchester County, New York, United States

  • Outreach Coordinator

    • Dec 2020 - Present
    • Westchester County, New York, United States

    Helping to coordinate outreach efforts, especially recruitment of volunteer drivers willing to transport older adults age 60+ to appointments. Currently limited to medical appointments, once pandemic concerns are lifted, rides will resume for all transportation needs. Additionally, at this time...

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  My Second Home

  • Outreach Coordinator

    • Mar 2016 - Present

    My Second Home is a unique inter-generational day program that offers older adults a safe, supervised home like environment with wellness activities, personal care, and excellent nutrition and transportation services. Our compassionate, caring inter-generational community gives isolated older adults the opportunity to interact with children, adolescents, and adults. The staff of My Second Home are trained in geriatric care and are experienced in dealing with the many issues that face older adults and their families, from short term memory loss to all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Our nurturing staff provides stimulating activities to help older adults continue to find joy and meaning in their lives.

  • Advisory Board Member

    • Sep 2013 - Present

    Fundraising, marketing and promotion of programs available to seniors and their caregivers.

  • Receptionist

    • Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

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  Family Services of Westchester

  • North Central Westchester

  • Livable Communities Coordinator

    • Apr 2014 - Present
    • North Central Westchester

    Coordinate forums and educational workshops and seminars designed to enable seniors to live with dignity and independence in their homes as they age. Programs include developing a Livable Community Village approach, a Caregiver Coaching Program, Care Circles, and Chronic Disease Self Management ...

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  Katonah Art Center

  • Facilities Manager

    • Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

    Oversight and management of Katonah Art Center facility to make it's operation as efficient as possible. The Katonah Art Center offers dozens of classes per session and houses 3 painting studios, a pottery studio, a children's art room, a darkroom, an Apple computer lab, a music room, and two newly renovated dance and fitness studios. In addition to art, dance, acting, and yoga programs, we offer Renaissance Kids - a new multi-arts bilingual preschool and kindergarten enrichment program.

  • payroll, accounts payable

    • Feb 2006 - Feb 2014

    Development and implementation of payroll system for 40 contracted instructors; accounts payable; event listings for local newspapers.

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  Westchester Health Associates

  • Yorktown, NY

  • Medical Receptionist

    • Sep 2011 - Oct 2013
    • Yorktown, NY

    Part time receptionist in a busy doctor's office, using NextGen computer program

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  Torrington Area Youth Service Bureau

  • Torrington, Ct.

  • Assistant Director/Community Educator

    • May 1988 - Apr 1991
    • Torrington, Ct.

    Managerial and Administrative - Development and implementation of public relations plan; fund development through private foundation and state grants;community needs assessment and community education programs; program development and evaluation; agency representation on local, regional, and stat...

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  Sterling House Community Center in Stratford, Ct.

  • Stratford, CT

  • Youth Programs Coordinator

    • Aug 1986 - May 1988
    • Stratford, CT

    Youth Programs Coordinator- Supervision of staff and social work interns; development of educational, social, and recreational programs for youth.Director of Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program- Casework, including screening and interviewing applicants, and evaluation, supervision, and counseling of...

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  United Cerebral Palsy Association of New York S...

  • New York City

  • Residence Manager

    • Aug 1948 - May 1986
    • New York City

    Residence Manager- Direct supervision of 40 home health care staff; advocacy and coordination of support services for 16 clients residing in four Intermediate Care Facilities.