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Derby, Ct

Oversee the operations of the center staying within the budget. Develop and implement daily programming including social, cultural, health and wellness programs, activities, and special events. Oversee membership, lunch program, special meals and occasions. Plan, coordinate, and oversee all trips and transportation. Prepare, document, and maintain thorough and accurate monthly reports and statistics utilizing Access database and Excel spreadsheets. Ensure accurate, transparent, accounting of all funds utilizing QuickBooks. Coordinate with grant writers for funding availability. Represent the center at appropriate community and professional meetings. Participate in aging workshops and conferences. Recruit and oversee all volunteer responsibilities. Provide assistance and advocacy to the senior population.

Derby, Ct

Provide advocacy for residents of elderly and disabled housing developments to empower them to age in place safely and successfullyConduct assessments and coordinate delivery of servicesFoster relationships with local agencies and service providers to address residents needs and stay abreast of available resources and entitlement programsArrange resident programming activities to promote physical, psychological, and social well-beingCreate monthly newsletters to relay pertinent information regarding events, education, community updates, and remindersHandle complaints, incident reports, Reasonable Accommodations and comply with ADA, Fair Housing Regulations, and Tenant/Landlord ResponsibilitiesProvide conflict resolution techniques to resolve resident disputes while offering empathetic support and maintaining confidentialityDocument, track, and create reports for the Board of Directors and DOH-HUD

Waterbry, Ct

Under the State of CT Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, work collaboratively as a team to assist consumers with all aspects of transitioning to community living if they choose to leave health, rehabilitation, or long term care skilled nursing facilitiesUsing a Person-Centered approach, promote independence and self direction in identifying the housing option that best meets the consumer’s needsProvide housing search assistance with the subsidy application process in order to obtain and maintain permanent housingEnsure consumer’s understanding of local housing authority perspectives, practices, and requirements such as Tenant and Landlord Rights and Responsibilities, Fair Housing Laws and Discrimination, Understanding Leases, Housekeeping and MaintenancePrepare rental assistance applications, lease agreements, reasonable accommodation requests, home accessibility modifications, and SDG’sProvide crisis intervention as needed regarding issues such as homelessness, mental health, and substance abuseAssist and advocate for clients with housing barriers including legal and credit financial issuesCoordinate and attend discharge meetings to ensure a smooth transition for consumerConduct outreach to engage and establish on-going relationships with network of local and regional entities that administer/manage affordable housing opportunities to secure adequate resources and expand the pool of affordable, accessible housingMaintain records in web-based portal, to track data to ensure the project is meeting transition benchmarks

Waterbury, Ct

Social Work consisting of care management for the aging population and adults with disabilities who are at risk of institutionalizationConduct assessments and status reviews that adhere to the principles of a Person-Centered approach to care plan developmentProvide client advocacy, crisis intervention, and referral services to the client and their family to encourage better community independent living capabilityCoordinate the delivery of services and monitor service quality and quantity while maintaining collaborative relationships with Contracted Access Agencies, the Alternate Care Unit, DSS Protective Services for the Elderly and the Probate CourtAdhere to all CHCP guidelines and requirements.

Waterbury, Ct

Provide Individual, Family, and Group Counseling for clients with emotional/behavioral/psychological needs and/or co-occurring disorders. Advocate for those afflicted with disabilities and/or coexisting disorders. Coordinate care by identifying needs, strengths, skills, resources, and individual deficits.

Bridgeport, Ct

Provide workforce development through a federal grant for the Office of Disability Employment Policy to help job seekers who have disabilities with their job search skills and placement assistanceIdentify their interests, skills, and feasibility of selected professionProvide appropriate training, including entrepreneural training, and supportOffer case by case coordination with vocational rehabilitation services, implement job clubs and one-on one assistance when appropriate

Bethany, Ct

Use strategic planning skills to successfully build business from ground up within budget Provide services to the community in order to ensure the well-being of children while supervising and positively interacting with them to promote self-esteem and develop physical, cognitive, social, and emotional skillsprepare lesson plans and educate children using the Project Approach method of learningPrepare complete and accurate daily records and reportsAdvocate for children including those with special needs, collaborate with staff from Birth to Three and The Bethany Integrated Pre-School Program, and attend Planned Parent and Teacher (PPT’s) meetings as requestedAttend childcare meetings and conferences to stay informed of the latest updates regarding children and childcareInterpret and stay up-to-date in terms of relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations, policies and procedures

Licensed Master Of Social Work (Lmsw), Mental Health And Addiction

Activities and Societies: Beta Rho Phi Alpha Honor Society

Certified Aging And Disability Specialist

Center for Aging Disability Education & Research

Bachelor'S Of Science, Human Services

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi National Honor Society Excellence in Human Service Award Magna Cum Laude

Associate'S Of Science, Early Childhood Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor SocietyEarly Childhood Club