Experience

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  Coastal habitat for humanity

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Msw intern

  -Initiated the affiliate’s Neighborhood Revitalization Program focusing on the west side of Asbury Park, NJ.-Conducted an assessment of the West Side of Asbury Park, NJ and inquired about potential CHFH partnerships -Met with 14 different community stakeholders including mayor of Asbury Park as well as current and former nonprofit leaders to learn their insights on the needs, resources, and strengths of the community -Completed PowerPoint and written assessment of findings and made presentation at local nonprofit organization Show less

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  His (health intervention services)

  Nov 2011 - Nov 2012

  Prescription assistance program coordinator, americorps*vista

  -Increased capacity of clinic to provide prescription assistance to a high volume of uninsured patients-Navigated prescription assistance system for patients to find affordable medication options -Developed training materials and provided training for volunteers and staff to help them more efficiently assist patients-Collaborated on the formulation of needs assessment surveys as a guide for new patient orientation.-Assisted in the development of a new patient orientation brochure Show less

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  As220

  Nov 2012 - Feb 2014

  Americorps*vista leader

  -National Service leader/co-leader for a total of 45 National Service members across 13 different organizations -Supported members by providing them with different community, social, and assignment related resources-Coordinated members for professional development and social events-Provided site supervisors with technical assistance and intermediary support-Promoted the recruitment of new members for AS220 sponsored organizations-Team member of national VISTA leader project (Action Learning Challenge) which focused on successful recruitment of quality VISTA members-Created materials & access to information that informed VISTA supported organizations of Corporation for National & Community Service (CNCS) performance measures with the goal of enabling them to align more effectively with those measures. Show less

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  Children's friend

  Mar 2014 - Aug 2017

  -Receive referred cases of substance-affected families from supervisor, review case material and consult with DCYF to schedule intake-Assess various aspects of families including substance use problems, mental health history, and family strengths and barriers-Maintain communication with DCYF Social Workers, substance use and mental healthtreatment providers as well as other community based supports-Conduct regular home visits and provide linkage to appropriate community resources-Provide court advocacy with letters outlining client progress in program and with other service providers Show less -Provided individual services to 50 fathers during tenure -Made strides in addressing barriers to employment and assessed clients on an ongoing basis -Assisted clients with editing and completing resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills, and applying for employment and job training program opportunities -Created personal budgets and checked credit scores for fathers -Worked collaboratively to create and implement 2 job training programs -Co-facilitated weekly fatherhood support group which utilized Responsible Fatherhood Curriculum and off-site activities Show less

  • Project Connect Worker

    Oct 2015 - Aug 2017

  • Employment Specialist- Dads Making a Difference Program

    Mar 2014 - Sept 2015
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  United way of greater new bedford

  Aug 2017 - Oct 2023

  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of two MA Department of Children & Families (DCF) contracts that support families and coalition building to prevent child abuse and neglect• Managed budgets totaling over $267K, as well as budgets of smaller grants • Facilitated initiatives of the coalition that support foster children and families, neighborhood-focused support for youth and families, and special initiatives related to parent education and support• Successfully spearheaded the development of additional programs and services of UWGNB such as federally funded AmeriCorps program, COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach, and tutoring services for foster children• Provided supervision to a variety of positions including AmeriCorps members, AmeriCorps program managers, COVID vaccine navigators, and a part-time tutor• Lead community support efforts of two New Bedford DCF Patch units, a community-based approach to child welfare practice and a partnership between the DCF New Bedford Area Office, the United Way of Greater New Bedford, and the New Bedford Community Connections Coalition Show less

  • Director of New Bedford Community Connections Coalition

    Feb 2018 - Oct 2023

  • Community and Family Engagement Specialist

    Aug 2017 - Feb 2018
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  Rhode island college

  Oct 2023 - now

  Project director, learning partnership for children's services