02907 HEZ Program Director

• Jun 2021 - Present

Rapid Rehousing Navigator

• Jul 2019 - Mar 2023

Housing-First. Responsible for providing assistance and support to homeless individuals and veterans in the following areas: field based housing focused case management, housing readiness, accessing housing assistance programs and permanent housing placement. Coordination with Coordinated Entry System Navigation and maintenance of thorough and accurate records in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Assisting in creating a Housing Stability Plan (HSP), administer assessment tool, and to streamline program participants to permanent housing and needed services through case management. Show less

Comprehensive Refugee Services

• Mar 2019 - Mar 2023

Comprehensive Refugee Services provides care and compassion to eligible refugees living in Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties through programs designed to help them integrate into the community and achieve self-sufficiency. The CRS Youth Program provides the following services to youth clients: • Free assistance with learning English • Free academic tutoring and homework assistance • School liaison services • Referral to Adult Education ESOL classes • Job referral links with job training or vocational courses • Career planning assessment and activities Show less

HEZ and Community Programs Coordinator

• Jun 2015 - Mar 2023

Director of Housing and Community Programs

• Jan 2015 - Feb 2019

Work as part of the PCF Development team on projects involved with Homeownership, Home Buyer education, Rental housing development and Community Engagement. Work on all resident engagement, leadership, and organizing efforts among PCFD tenants as well as our PCF Health Equity Zone (HEZ). PCFD develops and manages affordable housing in Pawtucket and Central Falls, RI. We have led neighborhood revitalization efforts by making strategic investments in the health and well-being of these communities. PCF envisions healthy neighborhoods for all. The organization empowers residents to affect change by sponsoring programs that promote community development and encourage economic opportunity. Resident and community recruitment. Show less

Safe Successful Youth Initiative Program Manager

• Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

Provided individual case management services for client’s ages 16 – 24 years old which included one to one meetings, regular phone check-ins, referrals to providers and follow ups. Liaison between partners in ensuring the successful progression of program activities by assisting and overseeing the development and oversight of SSYI-related programs and initiatives. Hired and Supervised Street Outreach team made of 5 employees, coordinating schedules and handling of timesheet. Completed data entry and submitted necessary reports as required for grant compliance Developed, planned, and/or coordinated various activities (e.g. community outreach, media/public relations functions, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing community relationships, improving participant services/programs, and promoting a positive public image. Provided supported referrals and placement to youth for educational, vocational assistance, job training, transitional employment, unsubsidized employment, and life skills program. Show less

Community Development Coordinator

• May 2014 - May 2015

Lead our South Providence Community Action Team, Neighborhood watch group for lower South Providence, building resident engagement and outreach, forming collaborations between Resident, Organizational Partners and Stakeholders, supporting our local elementary school Bailey and Fogarty in any way that I can to help empower and support families and staff. Providence Children's Initiative (PCI) vision is to support the development of neighborhoods where all children, families and community members thrive. Our mission is to build strong collaborative partnerships between South Providence’s neighborhood residents, schools, and community organizations in order to increase access to educational, economic and social opportunities for children and their families from cradle to career. Show less

Community Engagement Program Manager

• Sep 2007 - Dec 2013

I managed all resident engagement, leadership, and organizing efforts among OHC rental tenants as well as the broader Olneyville community. I also leads Olneyville Unidos, a non-partisan civic engagement group that works towards empowering residents through issue advocacy, voter mobilization and civic education. Volunteer recruitment. I managed all resident engagement, leadership, and organizing efforts among OHC rental tenants as well as the broader Olneyville community. I also leads Olneyville Unidos, a non-partisan civic engagement group that works towards empowering residents through issue advocacy, voter mobilization and civic education. Volunteer recruitment.

Senior Recruiter

• Jan 2004 - Feb 2006

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