Clinical Director Intensive Services

• May 2021 - Present

The Clinical Director provides leadership on planning, design, implementation, delivery, and assessment of services within York Hills’ residential and day treatment programs and services. Fostering a culture of family centered care across the continuum of service delivery, the Clinical Director will partner with leadership in the strategic planning, system design, implementation, and sustainability of integrated clinical programs to achieve York Hills’ service initiatives.  Provides clinical leadership by maintaining knowledge of best practices and outcomes used to develop and implement clinical services which effectively meet the needs of clients.  Develops and maintains a process for continuous knowledge building and learning about best practices  Provides leadership in the identification, development, implementation and monitoring of clinical goals and the resources needed to meet them.  Co-ordinates the development, maintenance and communication of clinical policies and procedures and their implementation, ensuring compliance with government legislation, regulations and guidelines and accreditation standards.  Designs and maintains risk management policies and practices.  Conducts probationary and annual performance evaluations of direct reports as required.  Ensures the development and implementation of annual service plans including program goals, and measurable outcomes consistent with the organizations strategic plan.  Develops and maintains program procedures and guidelines and the highest standards of practice in collaboration with senior management.  Develops and implements strategies to ensure that all programs and services achieve their goals as part of the overall strategic plan.  Provides insight and guidance for succession planning at all levels to ensure consistent service provision. Show less

Founder

• Jan 2005 - Present

Provision of community personal well being enhancement and support services based on ancient Afrikan cultural principles. Provision of community personal well being enhancement and support services based on ancient Afrikan cultural principles.

Program Director

• Apr 2008 - Present

*Coordinating and directing Multi- Arts experiences with a focus on teaching ancient spiritual principles to children in Toronto's priority communities. *supervision and training of volunteers and project artists *Direct instruction of program participants with a focus on theater production * Providing in-person support to fathers in detention at Toronto South Detention Centre *Coordinating and directing Multi- Arts experiences with a focus on teaching ancient spiritual principles to children in Toronto's priority communities. *supervision and training of volunteers and project artists *Direct instruction of program participants with a focus on theater production * Providing in-person support to fathers in detention at Toronto South Detention Centre

Supervisor Family Education Support Program

• Oct 2015 - May 2021

Leads, plans, supervises and coordinates the day-to-day operations of Family Education and Support Programs consistent with practice standards, funder requirements and the mission, vision and values of the agency. Family Education and Support Programs include: More Than a Haircut Community Program for Black Fathers and Father Figures. in-home parent education and support to high need families with children 0-6 years; delivered as part of the provincial Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program, and in multiple languages group and individual social work support for parents. Establish and develop community partnerships. Primary Liaison with Municipal, Provincial, and Federal Funders. Provide agency wide leadership in Equity initiatives such as One Vision One Voice and Internal Learning Staff Initiatives. Overall budget management and reporting. Mentors and leads staff to enable the delivery of high quality family education and support services. Provides leadership to the agency as a member of the management team and on various workgroups. Show less

Black Artist Community Support Consultant

• Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

Legacy Leaders Arts Project Management

• Feb 2019 - Apr 2019

Provided comprehensive project management training to youth leaders. Training included arts sector overview, planning, budgeting, grant writing, leadership, and project evaluation. Provided comprehensive project management training to youth leaders. Training included arts sector overview, planning, budgeting, grant writing, leadership, and project evaluation.

Principal/Chief Instructor

• Sep 2007 - Jun 2010

Teacher, administrator of Independent school for elementary children. Development and implementation of curriculum,student assessment, developing enrichment programming, Parent liaison, coordinating school quality assurance protocols, chair of parent meetings, coordinating school review procedures, compilation and implementation planning of school review objectives, Teacher, administrator of Independent school for elementary children. Development and implementation of curriculum,student assessment, developing enrichment programming, Parent liaison, coordinating school quality assurance protocols, chair of parent meetings, coordinating school review procedures, compilation and implementation planning of school review objectives,

Co-Founder

• Sep 1998 - Sep 2005

Development and implementation of curriculum guidelines, coordinating community presentations and workshops, ensuring compliance with Ministry of Education guidelines, family counseling, teaching core subjects including language Science, social studies, technology, and math to Junior kindergarten to grade 8 students, initiating educational research and analysis in the area of developmental processes and cultural influences Development and implementation of curriculum guidelines, coordinating community presentations and workshops, ensuring compliance with Ministry of Education guidelines, family counseling, teaching core subjects including language Science, social studies, technology, and math to Junior kindergarten to grade 8 students, initiating educational research and analysis in the area of developmental processes and cultural influences

School and Community Education Advisor

• Sep 1989 - Aug 2002

Develop and lead community outreach an development initiatives, advocacy services for at risk families, liaising with staff and parents, individual and group counselling for elementary, middle and secondary students and their families, researching analyzing and developing community needs assessment, coordinating and implementing staff workshops in anti racism, resource assistance in supporting parent and community councils, principals and superintendents, youth advocacy services and self development support, ,developing youth leadership programs, organizing parent community workshops, volunteer recruitment and training, development of inter generational programs Show less