Monica S.

Experience

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  Boys & Girls Clubs of America

  Jun 2006 - Oct 2015

  Area Director

  • Development and oversight of of over $750 After School and Summer Grant Budget and Accounting Expenditures related to program compliance and implementation• Supervised and increased effectiveness and efficiency of operational systems and processes to support federal and state program objectives• Strategically planned and executed innovative program and outreach ideas with a wide range of community partners• Planned, developed and executed the expansion of meal programs from 6 sites serving 150 – 400 local club members a day to 28 sites serving over 1600 county wide community children daily• Monitored and verified paperwork submission from sites and kitchen staff for reimbursements with minimal compliance problems.• Effectively planned, developed, and supervised the implementation of National and Local Boys & Girls Clubs of America Programs for members, their families, and the community at large• Responsible for evaluation and compliance of all programs, services and activities to ensure the safety of the members and quality of the programs • Developed, trained, mentored and monitored club staff, volunteers and school facilitators to meet compliance of Lorain City Schools 21st Century Grant objectives and requirements for 15 school sites.• Directed, and evaluated the work of over 28 Site Directors and 45-60 Staff• Trained staff to facilitate system improvement activities • Effectively facilitated actions that accomplished improvement strategies for Community Collaboratives sponsored through United Way of Greater Lorain County • Successfully executed Summer Program Themes and activities• Demonstrated improvement in community-level measures for an identified sub-population for one or more target outcomes • Prepared periodic activity reports that addressed all issues, concerns and needs to the Director of Operations, the Executive Director and community groups. Show less

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  Neighborhood Alliance

  Nov 2015 - Mar 2018

  Center Director

  • Responsible for the development, compliance and delivery of the Early Childhood Educational programming in accordance with the Ohio Department of Job and Families Child Care licensing regulations along with State of Ohio Child Care Step-Up to Quality regulations.• Ensured all program operation consistency including emergency procedures, insurance, accidents, purchasing, personnel and ODJFS Swipe system.• Maintained necessary reports and statistical data as required for program management, licensing and the Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).• Ensured compliance to all health and safety requirements as by the regulations.• Direct all aspects of the Educational programming, including supervision/training/monitoring of staff, parent relation, community relations, curriculum, scheduling, enrollment and evaluation.• Developed and effectively implemented programs that supported and promoted cognitive, social and emotional development of the program participants.• Oversee weekly billing and payment for the child care center.• Control enrollment of the program including conducting child care orientation and interviews.• Monitored programs for safety and purchased new equipment and material as needed.• Developed resources to expand program and enhance family involvement.• Actively participated in all training sessions, designated staff meetings and special events.• Maintain updated CPR/First Aid, Recognition and Prevention of Child Abuse and Management of Communicable Diseases training. Show less

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  EL CENTRO DE SERVICIOS SOCIALES INC

  Apr 2018 - now

  Director Of Youth Services

  • Work with local schools, education agencies, youth-serving agencies and other community partners, to identify and implement solutions to issues surrounding youth • Coordinate all marketing efforts, information sessions, and community presentations for the program, in partnership with the Collaborative Steering Committee.• Increased impact from 26 youth to over 300 youth • Supervise Mentors in Youth Services Collaborative Programs• Manage, develop, model, motivate, and support volunteers serving in Youth Services Collaborative program. • Work collaboratively with youth mentoring collaborative partners to coordinate programming, training, and recognition of volunteers, interns and program assistants.• Supervise volunteers, interns and program assistants. • Plan and implement community engagement activities for parents and families within the service area• Connect El Centro core support programs to the Youth Services Collaborative participants and service area. Show less