Claire Webster Email & Phone Number

United States

Office of Head Start-Contribute to the federal oversight of the National Center on Parent Family and Community Engagement -Advise the production of training and technical assistance materials used nationally to support low-income families and young children-Plan and facilitate cross-divisional workgroup meetings for the Office of Head Start's national strategy to enroll more families experiencing homelessness-Represent the Office of Head Start and National Center on Parent, Family, and Community Engagement at national conferences, webinars, and professional development events-Support the Director of the Office of Head Start through writing talking points, delivering quarterly briefs, and implementing activities related to the Office Priorities.

I use a multi-prong approach to strategize and implement positive mental health care for our Head Start children, families, and staff.-Collaborate with the Parent Committee, Policy Council, community assessment data and Head Start Performance Standards to create strategic goals in the mental health content area-Monitor social emotional screenings for 500+ children, ensuring completion by deadlines and coordinating follow-up services-Observe children with behavioral concerns and complete documentation in database-Host staffing meetings with caregivers and teachers to consult on challenging behaviors in early childhood-Deliver culturally responsive, tailored external therapy referrals to low-income families-Participate in family engagement events to increase awareness of mental health care -Train staff on Second Steps Curriculum at professional development workshops throughout school year-Co-Chair the Staff Wellness Committee, planning monthly wellbeing activities-Research funding opportunities to further mental health services and serve as a liaison for MOUs in this content area

St. Louis County, Missouri, United States

-Oversaw daily functions of a time-sensitive, grant-funded program-Recruited high school students as program participants and designers-Researched peer mediation and promoting positive conflict resolution in schools-Used community-based participatory design to facilitate youth in developing a peer mediation program -Generated summary report of the program to be shared with stakeholders

Southgate, Michigan, United States

-Monitored the execution of person-centered treatment plans -Used a trauma-informed practices-Wrote integrated biopsychosocial summaries -Built rapport with adolescent clients and their caregivers-Coordinated services with an interdisciplinary team including school districts, foster care, and the juvenile justice system-Delivered clinical therapy to a caseload of 8 youth with CAFAS scores >100-able to explain brief employment in interview-

Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States

-Designed and facilitated revisions to the service delivery model to further promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging-Oversaw the creation of developmentally appropriate activities-Translated theories and frameworks into accessible information for stakeholders-Planned and facilitated a county-wide informational networking event for local youth-serving agencies

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

- Reviewed individual cases on Michigan's Central Registry for Child Abuse and Neglect- Managed a caseload- Consulted with a team on cases and maintained confidentiality - Followed strict protocol and stay up to date on training- Data entry

Belleville, Michigan, United States

-Researched best practices for evaluation of trauma-informed care and drafted summary for the executive director-Conducted SWOT analysis for service delivery of foster care and case management.-Attended statewide policy and accreditation meetings for residential youth facilities-Supported the executive director in administrative tasks, including compiling data for board reports-Created database of community resources for foster care families during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic

Kansas City, Missouri Area

-Represented the student body in the highest elected position for a student-Liaised communications between University administration, students, and community stakeholders -Drafted and published statements proactively and/or in response to University events-Reviewed University policies daily to carryout various functions of presidency-Oversaw the dissemination of funds to student organizations, budget > $500,000-Allocate the Student Activity Fee to eligible student organizations/university projects-Promote a campus culture of safety and belonging-Led Student Senate weekly meetings in a way that is efficient, effective, and empathetic

St. Louis, Mo

-Collect and analyze record data to create a census for the organization's history-Implement a system for employee file retention-Connect former program recipients with the organization's development team-Create a database of resources to improve employee cultural competency-Collaborate with the Executive Director, program staff, and clients to explore potential new programs

Kansas City, Missouri Area

-Assist Education Coordinator with filing, organizing, maintaining compliance, and distributing paperwork.-Support teachers in the classroom by engaging with children and participating in daily routine and rituals.-Participate in classroom group music therapy (Theraplay).-Provide individual support for assigned child(ren) and/or parent.-Assist Education Coordinator and teachers with creating and maintaining child's portfolios and files, including developmental tracking.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

-Assist Education Coordinator with filing, organizing, maintaining compliance, and distributing paperwork.-Assist teachers in the classroom by engaging with students and participating in daily routine and rituals.-Participate in classroom group music therapy (Theraplay).-Provide individual support for assigned child(ren) and/or parent.-Assist Education Coordinator and teachers with creating and maintaining child's portfolios and files, including developmental tracking.-Support Education Coordinator in daily clerical duties including: managing voicemails, filing privacy sensitive documents, and data entry.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Bachelor’S Degree, Nonprofit Administration And Psychology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Alpha, Student Senate- Social Justice Chair, Executive Secretary, President, VOICES For Justice.

High School

Activities and Societies: Student Body Vice President, Special Olympics Student Coordinator, Varsity Athletics, Parkway West Alternative.