• Responsible for overall coordination of the Passaic County Program (Paterson, NJ) and the oversight of the Passaic County School (Paterson, NJ).• Accurately assess participant's employment goals, educational level and transferable skills, using the Comprehensive Assessment and Standardized Tests recognized by NJ Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development, such as, BEST (ESL) or TABE Test (ABE) to identify and address gaps.• Provide high quality training that utilizes cutting edge… Show more • Responsible for overall coordination of the Passaic County Program (Paterson, NJ) and the oversight of the Passaic County School (Paterson, NJ).• Accurately assess participant's employment goals, educational level and transferable skills, using the Comprehensive Assessment and Standardized Tests recognized by NJ Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development, such as, BEST (ESL) or TABE Test (ABE) to identify and address gaps.• Provide high quality training that utilizes cutting edge technology, innovative learner-driven teaching strategies, and is based on up-to-date Curriculum Competencies and Standards, such as EFF Standards and High Demand Skills, that meet the requirements and needs of our employer-partners.• Accurately identify to which of the target populations the individual client belongs as well as his/her unique needs and barriers to employment using the Comprehensive Client Assessment.• Address each of these barriers effectively before and after employment by developing comprehensive support strategies and accessing the network of support service agencies.• Provide them with job coaching and supported work services to address barriers or concerns that arise during the early stages of their employment.• Encourage them to use post-employment services (child care, career voucher, etc.), Workforce Advantage facilities, computer labs and other training programs. Show less

Membership Recruitment and Retention Duties: Identify AIDS Service Organizations and other relevant organizations throughout Connecticut that are likely candidates for CARC membership. Develop strategies for promoting membership opportunities. Maintain ongoing communication with CARC members to determine: training needs; service quality assurance; and service development; determine how CARC can best meet identified needs.Training Duties: Provide linkages to existing… Show more Membership Recruitment and Retention Duties: Identify AIDS Service Organizations and other relevant organizations throughout Connecticut that are likely candidates for CARC membership. Develop strategies for promoting membership opportunities. Maintain ongoing communication with CARC members to determine: training needs; service quality assurance; and service development; determine how CARC can best meet identified needs.Training Duties: Provide linkages to existing training/educational opportunities, as well as identify and disseminate pertinent information to member organizations. Provide and/or organize training for CARC members, community-based case managers, and consumers on topics related to HIV/AIDS, including, but not limited to housing, harm reduction, program improvement, and current and emerging trends.Consumer Empowerment Program Duties: Work directly with People Living with HIV/AIDS throughout Connecticut providing training on leadership and political processes; provide opportunities for developing public policy agendas and for interaction with local and state legislators. Involve consumers in all aspects of the AIDS LIFE Campaign’s work; assist with organizing AIDS Awareness Day, organize meetings with legislators and other visibility events during the legislative session.Administrative Duties: Staff Membership Services Committee Assist with the development of publications, newsletters, and reports. Assist in the preparation of programmatic summaries for grant reports. Show less

Responsible for overseeing, managing, troubleshooting, and reporting on the following contracts and grants:Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ProjectConnectMobile Dental Unit Connecticut River Valley Farmworkers Healthcare Program (CRVFHP)Medical Home for Children with Special Healthcare Needs Program

Registered medically uninsured Hartford residents at Hartford Hospital, Charter Oak Health Center, Saint Francis Hospital and Community Health Services.

Job Retention Counselor Elmsford, NYCo-managed Westhab’s Career Development Program Conducted assessments of employees Resolved conflicts between co-workersDelivered training to employeesDeveloped employee records filing system on an MS Word foundation

Conducted intake and orientation of all new residentsDeveloped service plans for residentsWorked with residents to help meet their service plan objectives; assist residents with obtaining benefits; identify residents with possible mental health issues; design and carry out plans to resolve residents’ issues; plan, organize and conduct programs and special events; complete residents’ quarterly assessments; prepare reports and analyses; and perform as liaison to state Department of Social… Show more Conducted intake and orientation of all new residentsDeveloped service plans for residentsWorked with residents to help meet their service plan objectives; assist residents with obtaining benefits; identify residents with possible mental health issues; design and carry out plans to resolve residents’ issues; plan, organize and conduct programs and special events; complete residents’ quarterly assessments; prepare reports and analyses; and perform as liaison to state Department of Social Services for maintaining the operation of the facility at full capacity. Show less

Medicaid billing (COBRA)Intense Case Management for HIV positive clientsResponsibilities included: conducting assessments; developing service plans; advocating on behalf of clients before the Department of AIDS Services (DAS), Social Security Administration, and the Department of Public Welfare, to insure that clients’ entitlements were in order. Coordination of services with Medical and Methadone Social Workers to insure effectiveness of services and to monitor medication.