Robin Gathers, MAOL, CPO, NCRI

Experience

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  PCCEO, Inc.

  Jun 1993 - Dec 1997

  Accounting Technician

  Data Entry of payroll, accounts receivable and payable. Fund Accounting specialist Reconciled company bank accounts Produced monthly and weekly reports and spreadsheets Check writer

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  PCCEO HEAD START

  Jan 1998 - Mar 2012

  Supervisor and Trainer of Support Service ClerksTo provide current Head Start Parents with opportunities to receive skill-development or on-the-job training. Supervise and coordinate schedules of SSC’s for bus monitoring, maintenance, kitchen, and classroom duty Seek out other experiences for SSC employees within Head Start and other programs within agency (i.e. clerical, accounting) Train SSC employees on Soft Skills, Computer skills, typing Seek out educational opportunities for SSC employees (i.e. GED, ESL and College courses) Seek out partnerships in community that may benefit the Support Service Clerk Program, Head Start Parents and the Agency as a whole Work closely with Transportation department in coordinating all trainings and bus schedules of Support Service Clerks Responsible for Family Partnership budget Show less

  • Family Self Sufficiency

    Jun 2007 - Mar 2012

  • Office Manager

    Jan 1998 - Aug 2007
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  Quality Network

  Sept 2001 - Dec 2003

  Contracted HSFIS Consultant and Trainer

  Trained Head Start Programs on HSFIS softwareCertified to consult and train individuals and groups for the Midwest Region. Has provided services to Head Start programs in Ohio, Illinois and Indiana. Training includes but is not limited to: Basic usage of software Set up of stand-alone and network Consultation with program's Director and HSFIS Administrator

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  PCCEO, Inc.

  Mar 2012 - Jun 2021

  The CSBG Program Manager is responsible for the management of the following CSBG funded program/projects:a. Food Bank Programb. CSBG Emergency Services c. Employment Developmentd. Community Action Scholarship e. ROMAf. CSBG Organizational StandardsThe CSBG Program Manager is responsible for the timely submission of the Community Services Block Grant funding application and/or modifications to Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.Responsible for the timely development, preparation and submission of the Community Action Plan. Responsible for meeting and exceeding the ROMA requirements required by DCEO related to the provision of Community Service Block Grant activities initiated at PCCEO; including meeting the requirements to become a certified ROMA trainer; Responsible for the development of employment opportunity options CSBG eligible residents of Peoria County; Implement effective outreach activities to ensure greater participation in CSBG programs by CSBG eligible persons. Serve the PCCEO staff as a source of information and advice on matters concerning CSBG participants. Initiate programs to meet the needs of the CSBG eligible population as the need arises.Accurately prepare and submit all required internal and external reports by the due dates. Show less Directly responsible for the overall facilitation of engaging families with infants and toddlers and pregnant women in the areas of: Child development and education, health, nutrition, and mental health services. Analyze, interpret, monitor, and report the results of aggregated parent data in terms of family assessment and program outcomes. Reports statistics on a monthly basis. Supervise all Family Development Specialists (FDS). Facilitate weekly case reviews of client files, which involves the FDS, Mental Health Specialist, and Service Area Coordinators.Assist in the development of individual professional development plans, inclusive of reflective supervision sessions, home visits and socialization assignments.Ensure that the parent and family experiences are aligned with the Head Start and Early Head Start Parent Family and Community Engagement Framework (PFCEF).Responsible for budget line items for Parent Training, Family Development, Parent Activities, Self-Sufficiency Initiatives, and Family Literacy Services. Financial responsibilities include tracking & monitoring budget allocations and expenditures. Utilize resources from community programs to carry out appropriate early childhood practices in accordance with HS Performance and licensing standards.Annually review and update the Service Area Plan (SAIP) with other Service Area Coordinators and Program Manager.Aggregate and track data for the annual Program Information Report (PIR), which is submitted for Federal review. Ensure compliance with all EHS federal guidelines and policy manuals that govern the organization structure of the policy council. Plan, schedule, and conduct professional development training for Family Development staff. Provide Parenting Education and or other training opportunities specified by parents based on Life Skills Progression and surveys.Present updates in program Goals and Objectives to the Parent Council on an annual basis. Show less Supervisor and Coordinator of Urban Weatherization classes and Residential Weatherization Program. Act as a liaison with Grantee (PCCEO) Engage construction representatives, area Weatherization contractors, ICC Departments, TRICON, Peoria Housing Authority, and other agencies. Organize and coordinates Advisory Committee to assist in program training plans, implementation and evaluation. Develops classroom, job site and activity schedules. Manage all program details and assess program outcomes. Prepare news releases and website updates. Assist PCCEO with community outreach Administer student selection. Handles all customer service-related issues and general inquires Develop and monitor annual program plan. Seeks out and writes grants to obtain funds for community programs. Coordinates case management activities with participants by completing strength and needs assessments that will identify potential barriers to success. Train students and employees on Soft Skills, Computer skills, typing Seek out educational opportunities for students and employees (i.e. GED, ESL and College courses) Seek out partnerships in community that may benefit the Urban Weatherization students and Residential Weatherization customers. Work closely with Transportation department in coordinating all trainings and bus schedules of students. Responsible for Urban Weatherization and Residential Weatherization program budgets. Show less

  • Community Services Block Grant Manager

    Nov 2016 - Jun 2021

  • Family Partnership Coordinator

    Jul 2015 - Oct 2016

  • Urban Weatherization Initiative Coordinator

    Mar 2012 - Jul 2015
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  Upgrade Service Corporation

  Jun 2021 - now

  Director of Planning and Special Projects

  Certified Professional of Occupancy Assist Executive DirectorSupervises, directs and coordinated Upgrade activities and programs utilizing and serving the Upgrade residents.Grant-WriterResponsible for Monthly reporting to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as it pertains to funds, activities, and compliance of the rental properties.Seek out partnerships in community that may benefit the residents and the Organization as a whole.Data Entry accounts receivable and payable.Internal auditor of resident and vendor files.Assist IT Specialist on general Network and Workstation troubleshooting Show less