Program Management and Oversight:Develop and implement comprehensive programs and services for children and seniorsUpon a family’s intake into Inspirica, meet with each age-appropriate family and assess each child to determine their needs in three key areas: Cognitive Skills / Motor skills / Communication skillsAssist children enroll in daycare if applicable and provide as needed:Financial Assistance / Transportation Assistance Develop and implement early childhood curriculumManage daily operations of the programsOversee Parent Workshops:Document parent/child participation and progress in all work groups and workshopsShare all pertinent client information shared within the workshops with residential program staffWork closely with the Children’s Services Team to exchange information, identify child strengths and issues, and coordinate servicesPrepare and submit timely program reportsManage and distribute supplies to parents in programsDirector of Children and Senior Services: Coordinate services with other Inspirica programs, including the residential, employment, housing coordination and retention programs Participate in collaborative Inspirica meetingsAssess community needs and trends to identify areas for program improvement or expansionMonitor program outcomes and evaluate effectiveness to ensure continuous improvementCollaborate with other departments to integrate services and provide a holistic approach to careSupport the mission of the DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging) committee, etc...

Provided direct supervision to Head Start Teachers, Assistanted Head Start Teachers, Food Aides, Health Specialist and all StaffWas responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operations, including OCFS Licensing compliance and Head Start Program Performance StandardsManaged ADP for staff of 16Made sure center is fully staffed and running adequately - 68 Children and 16 Staff

Oversaw Families with Children: Infant to Five Years Pioneered a previously failing Early Childhood Program to success by leading agency to record number of client’s engagement, retention, and preschool enrollmentConducted intakes upon shelter entry with new clientsAssisted children in enrolling in childcare | complete Care for Kids (C4K) processing of eligibility forchildcare assistanceDeveloped and implemented age-appropriate Early Childhood curriculumManaged daily operations of the program | Established and built a strong relationship with volunteersFacilitated and oversaw Parent Workshops and its Educators (Help for Kids)Collaborated with staff to assist in social media content by providing photos and videosRecruited and scheduled dedicated volunteers to deliver essential donations (baby essentials /event supplies)Conducted monthly gross motor skills and communication reviews of children:(ASQ) Ages & Stages Questionnaires screenings (to determine whether Apples or Birth-to-three services were needed)Coordinated services with other Inspirica programs: Residential, Employment, Housing and RetentionWorked cross-departmentally with chief program officers and case managers to share informationProvided translation (French-Creole) for non-English speaking clientsDeveloped key relationships with daycares / schools in Fairfield County to secure Children's’ enrollment

Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculumConducted parent / teacher conferences to discuss developmental progressEstablished and maintained a classroom environment that effectively facilitates physical, social / emotional, and intellectual developmentMaintained effective interpersonal interactions with children, parents, staff, and administrationCompleted necessary paperwork, such as attendance records, general reports, and daily logsUpheld confidentiality as it related to staff, children, and their families

Supervised staff / nurtured and inspired 10 children in a classroom settingDeveloped and administered age-appropriate weekly curriculumCoached parents on child development skills for their respective children