Dr. Roslyn DeVon Burton-Robertson

Experience

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  YAI Network

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1994

  Supervising Lead Teacher

  •Developed and implemented curricula and behavioral treatment plans for MR/DD population.•Assisted with daily living skills, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, and community integration.

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  Promesa, Inc.

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

  Vocational Counselor Intern
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  The Children's Village

  Oct 1994 - Aug 1996

  Family Social Worker

  Provided individual, group and family counseling for twenty-eight emotionally disturbed adolescent boys and their families; clinical and case management supervision of a professional staff of twenty-four Sociotherapists.• Contracted and liaison to A.C.S., D.F.Y., and parents regarding client’s development, progress and/or decompensation.

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  Palladia, Inc.

  Aug 1996 - Apr 1999

  Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

  Researched work readiness curriculum for specific populations, developed and implemented vocational/educational assessment tools, to evaluate vocational and educational planning; individual/group career counseling, and workforce development; funded by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services- National, Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS).

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  Weston United Community Renewal, Inc.

  Aug 1999 - Mar 2005

  Director of Rehabilitation Services

  •Oversaw operations of two (2) psychosocial rehabilitation programs, funded by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), supervised program director and managed vocational/educational training programs; provided training and clinical interventions to supported education and employment program employees.• Directed workforce development, employment and training programs funded by the State Office of Mental Health (OMH), while providing clinical interventions for dual diagnosed forensic population. • Guided operations of two (2) affirmative business in the arts to provide employment opportunities for consumers of mental health both funded by NYC Department of Health Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).• Managed $2 million dollar federally funded budget and direct appropriations for staffing and daily operation for six (6)programs, and supervised professional staff of ten (10) managers; reported to the Chief Program Officer. Show less

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  ARI of Connecticut, Inc.

  Jul 2006 - May 2007

  Director of Day Programs

  • Maintained the overall administrative and program management of seven (7) program operations; supervised seven (7) managers and twenty-five (25) direct care staff; reported to the Chief Executive Officer.• Oversight of $2.5 million budget and managed projects for successful completion of 10+ contracts. • Developed systems and trained staff, to support and monitor activities that are necessary to ensure the safe operation of each program in compliance with State and Federal regulations.• Provided comprehensive assessment, treatment planning; coordinated services with collaborating agencies and families.• Researched and developed programs in response to individual, business, and agency requests. Show less

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  Arbor Education and Training

  Jul 2009 - Sept 2010

  Manager, Employment Services

  • Developed and implemented multiple comprehensive workforce development and employment programs.• Conducted vocational and career assessment; planned, implemented and evaluated career training, development, placement and retention programs. • Developed the use of alternative learning methods in practice such as coaching, e learning, shadowing to support the workforce development benchmark.• Planned and implemented special events and employment/career activities; continuous research of industry and company trends.• Led business development and recruitment efforts, expanded customer base, developed marketing materials and stewarded relationships with corporations for corporate sponsorship.• Developed and maintained a series of training manuals and assessments, which were used to evaluate staff development.• Supervised three (3) mid-managers twenty (20) program staff; reported to the Vice President and Senior Deputy Director accordingly. Show less

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  Colorado Technical University

  Aug 2011 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  • Facilitate adult learning, non-traditional teaching, and course training; serve as part-time Professor; provide classroom instruction, lecturers, and training in an online environment/virtual campus.• Design curriculum material, and course outlines; evaluate and critique papers and class presentations; challenges students, encourage participation and motivate students to learn effectively. • Inform students on course requirements, evaluation procedures, and class participation and attendance requirements according to the syllabus; utilize teaching aids (all MS Office, Adobe Connect, etc.) to convey the subject matter to students. • Provide effective counseling to prevent student dropouts and assist in student retention. Show less

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  HELP USA

  Dec 2011 - Mar 2013

  Promoted to Director, Transitional Housing• Directly responsible for the successful implementation and overall management of the Bridges II Permanent Housing Program including; planning, hiring staff, clinical and administrative supervision and continuous training; preparation, administration and compliance of grants and contracts; and networking with other service providers.• Accountable for ensuring that all families served receive services including, but not limited to assessment, job readiness/employment, counseling, advocacy, legal assistance, case management, support group, childcare, basic needs (such as food and clothing), financial stability, housing, mediating disputes, and addressing grievances.• Develop and implement multiple comprehensive workforce development and employment programs, to enhance the employability of shelter families to increase their levels of self-sufficiency and secure permanent housing. Show less • Development and implementation of contract compliance and reporting systems; develops organizational policies and procedures for ensuring that all aspects of grants are completed including: startup, renewals, amendments, modifications, closeouts; develop contract administration plan for HUD and VA grants, DHS, OTDA, NYSSHP, SHYFA contracts.• Advise Executive Directors and Controller on making expenditure decisions during the course of a program year.• Act as a conduit between Agency and government field representative to ensure all aspects of grant is being administered correctly. • Monitor expenditures for each contract (actual versus budget on an inception to date basis); monitors expenditure reports; oversee preparation of reporting documents to government funders, thereby ensuring the timely submission of all reports; collaborate with Operations staff to ensure that program performance data is completed timely. • Submit reports to Executive Vice President, Vice President of Programs, Development and VP Controller for overall review of annual performance reports and closeouts; utilization of AWARDS, CARES, HMIS, e-Snaps database.• Interact with the funding sources at the city, state and federal levels, on a regular basis regarding funding requirements; supervise the collection of relevant statistics and data related to programmatic evaluation by various funding entities. Show less

  • Director, Bridges II Transitional Housing Program

    Dec 2011 - Mar 2013

  • Grants Manager

    Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
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  Easter Seals Coastal Fairfield County

  Apr 2013 - Jan 2016

  Executive Director Coastal Fairfield County Connecticut

  Identify and implement new programs to provide additional services to people of the state, and build the organization through a more diverse service array. • Develop internal and external budgets, complete monthly status review and assure fiscal viability. • Review grants, program proposals, and the like in response to RFP's, service requests and/or identified community needs. • Develop and carry out annual strategic planning objectives. • Actively seek service-related funding opportunities including new services, mergers and acquisitions. • Meet with individual, corporate and foundation prospects and donors as needed. • Manage Board-related activities; actively work on Board development, adding new members to the Board of Directors. • Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees or the Board of Directors.• Educate the public about Easter Seals and facilitate the development of programs through involvement with professional organizations, civil service groups and the community-at-large. Show less

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  Southern New Hampshire University

  Jun 2014 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  • Provide students with human relations skills needed to develop interaction skills that contribute directly to effective human resource management and the development of higher productivity are studied. • Demonstrate skill areas such as leadership, motivation, communications, group dynamics, organizational development, management by objectives, and stress and time management.• Facilitate introduction course to examine the theory and practice of leadership and decision-making in the nonprofit sector. • Demonstrate core classic and contemporary theories on leadership, management, governance and organizational effectiveness of nonprofit organizations.• Identify and secure funding through grant writing is essential for nonprofit organizations.• Demonstrate strategies for aligning the needs of the nonprofit organization to available funding sources• Identify the need for funding, source grant opportunities, mutual benefits between a nonprofit and a funder's mission, and the grant writing process.• Identify and focus on primary factors that influence behavior in organizations. • Emphasis is placed on leadership, group dynamics, inter- group dynamics, organizational structure and design, change, culture, power and politics, environment and technology and organizational behavior in an international context.• Provide students with an opportunity to apply knowledge toward identifying solutions and strategies for addressing challenges facing nonprofit leaders. • Engage students to assume a leadership role of a nonprofit organization in a simulated experiential environment. Show less

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  YAI

  Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

  Director, NY START Crisis Response and Prevention

  NY START is a community-based program that provides crisis prevention and response services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs, as well as their families and those who provide support within the community. The NY START program offers training, consultation, therapeutic services and technical assistance to enhance the ability of the community to support individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities and complex behavioral health needs, and focuses on establishing integrated services with providers. Providing supports that help individuals to remain in their home or community placement is NY START’s first priority. Show less

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  Dr. Ros, Inc.

  Oct 2017 - now

  President & CEO

  Offering Spiritual Counseling to those who want to achieve self-realization and life fulfillment. Explore topics that will expand awareness, increase clarity, and bring meaning and joy to life. Through spiritual counseling you will:• Learn how to have creative control over your life experience.• End the cycle of fear, sorrow, and struggle to know the experience of peace, joy, and abundance. • Remember who you really are at your core to live a fulfilling life as your True Self• Come in contact with a direct experience of the Divinity within. Behavioral Health Coaching is a profession that takes a holistic approach to people dealing with depression, anxiety and lack of motivation and helps them rediscover their sense of purpose and meaning in life to regain their will to take on the challenges of life and thrive in the world. Life Coaching is a profession that is profoundly different from consulting, mentoring, advice, therapy, or counseling. The coaching process addresses specific personal projects, business successes, general conditions and transitions in the client's personal life, relationships or profession by examining what is going on right now, discovering what your obstacles or challenges might be, and choosing a course of action to make your life be what you want it to be.Executive coaching produces both the business results you need now, and the personal transformation that drives future success. Aligning the development needs of the individual with the objectives of the organization, we provide a confidential and supportive feedback-rich environment where your leaders can gain valuable insights and develop positive new behaviors. Your organization’s success hinges on the personal effectiveness of its leaders. Increase their self-awareness, adaptive leadership – and communication skills, their ability to influence beyond formal authority and the entire organization reaps the benefits. Show less

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  Monroe College

  May 2018 - now

  General introduction to the field of psychology, emphasis is placed on the basic principles of human behavior as presented in the theories of learning, motivation, emotion, thinking, intelligence, maturation, perception and ego-defensive behavior. Attention is also given to the various schools of psychology, general aspects of clinical methods, tests and measurements and findings of research. Supporting student success and engagement.

  • Professor of Psychology

    May 2018 - now

  • Adjunct Professor

    May 2018 - now
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  Iona College

  Jul 2018 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  An investigation of the alcoholic and drug abusing family system, and the cumulative crisis in the family resulting from addiction. Emphasis will be placed on co-dependency, the characteristics of Children and Adult Children of Alcoholics (COA/ACOA) and other chemical abusers, prevalent treatment approaches and the role of self-help programs. Sustaining and promoting student success and engagement.