Lindsey M.
Family Development Specialist/ Hello Baby Program Coordinator at South Hills Interfaith Ministries (SHIM)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
American Heart AssociationJun, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Parents As Teachers
Parents as Teachers National Center
Experience
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Family Development Specialist/ Hello Baby Program Coordinator
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Jan 2015 - Present
• Develop trusting relationships with a caseload of 8 -10 enrolled families, who have children ages birth to five • Conduct home visits twice a month utilizing the Parents as Teachers curriculum to increase family’s understanding of child development & parenting skills through activities, goal plans & developmental screenings • Facilitate weekly parenting classes & parent-child interaction groups using the Nurturing Parenting curriculum • Coordinate outreach & assistance to families with new babies through the Hello Baby Program • Provide advocacy & referrals for services such as, but not limited to, early intervention, housing, pre-natal care, health, mental health, public benefits, & employment • Plan & coordinate special programs & activities for families in the community • Maintain accurate case files & provide follow-up, as needed Show less
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Refugee and Immigrant Service Coordinator
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Sep 2013 - Aug 2014
• Served as support for refugees & immigrants facing challenges of adjustment at the SHIM Family Center • Promoted self-sufficiency by teaching families how to perform skills such as, navigating transportation system, applying for social service assistance, scheduling appointments, navigating the education system, finances & budgeting, etc. • Recruited and coordinated volunteers for monthly food pantry • Aided with both the Early Childhood & Youth Mentoring Programs • Served as support for refugees & immigrants facing challenges of adjustment at the SHIM Family Center • Promoted self-sufficiency by teaching families how to perform skills such as, navigating transportation system, applying for social service assistance, scheduling appointments, navigating the education system, finances & budgeting, etc. • Recruited and coordinated volunteers for monthly food pantry • Aided with both the Early Childhood & Youth Mentoring Programs
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YMCA of Greater Erie
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Teacher
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2013
• Monitored activities and well-being of children ranging in ages of 5 to 12 years old • Wrote behavior and incident reports when necessary • Wrote weekly lesson plans • Trained in first aid, supervision, child observation, as well as, water & fire safety • Monitored activities and well-being of children ranging in ages of 5 to 12 years old • Wrote behavior and incident reports when necessary • Wrote weekly lesson plans • Trained in first aid, supervision, child observation, as well as, water & fire safety
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Assistant Reunification Counselor
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Jan 2013 - May 2013
• Assisted with transportation of youth to supervised visits, counseling sessions, doctor’s appointments, etc. • Conducted unannounced lifestyle check-ins on families as requested by supervisor • Supervised visits between youth and families • Completed visit summaries, monthly paperwork, and proofed court documents • Attended monthly case consults and reviews, as well as court hearings • Assisted with transportation of youth to supervised visits, counseling sessions, doctor’s appointments, etc. • Conducted unannounced lifestyle check-ins on families as requested by supervisor • Supervised visits between youth and families • Completed visit summaries, monthly paperwork, and proofed court documents • Attended monthly case consults and reviews, as well as court hearings
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Research Assistant
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May 2011 - Aug 2011
• Assisted in various research projects pertaining to healthy youth development and teen pregnancy prevention • Aided in data collection, coding, and data entry into various databases • General administrative duties • Assisted in various research projects pertaining to healthy youth development and teen pregnancy prevention • Aided in data collection, coding, and data entry into various databases • General administrative duties
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Caregiver
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Jul 2011 - Jul 2011
• Aided campers in their daily routines, including meals and hygiene • Promoted participation in various activities • Assisted them in working through their daily challenges • Aided campers in their daily routines, including meals and hygiene • Promoted participation in various activities • Assisted them in working through their daily challenges
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Education
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2019 - 2020
Community College of Allegheny County
Associates of Science, Nursing -
2009 - 2013
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science, Human Development & Family Studies -
2005 - 2009
McDowell High School
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