Barbara Bastardo

Experience

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  NORTH COUNTRY PRENATAL/PERINATAL COUNCIL

  Jan 2016 - Mar 2021

  Provide home visits to provide the opportunity to experience the family's living environmentDevelop first-hand knowledge of the strengths and stresses of the home environment, to implement home safety assessments with the family, and to engage families with resources within the community to help aide any social determinantsEstablish trust and rapport with each member of the families to build on self-efficiency through developing personal goals. Created connections between vulnerable populations and healthcare providersHelp clients navigate healthcare and social service systems Managed care and care transitions for clients while assist with reduce social isolation among clientsDetermine eligibility and enroll individuals in health insurance plansHelp clients and communities develop their capacity and access to resources, such as housing, food and quality care and health information

  • Family Resource/Support Specialist

    Aug 2019 - Mar 2021

  • Community Health Worker

    Jan 2016 - Aug 2019
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  Watertown Urban Mission

  Mar 2021 - now

  Act as the director of all housing programs under the Urban Mission including ESG and BESTOversee all departments, including food pantry, critical needs, the thrift store, housing departments, administrative departments, and the running of the CARE (Community and REsource) Center Complete weekly supervision with all housing staff including ESG Case Managers, BEST Program Coordinator, and Critical Support CoordinatorPlan and perform in community outreach events, adhering to funding necessitiesAct in place of Executive Director of the organization in their absenceAssist in purchase requisitions for all departmentsOversee the workings of the Impossible Dream Thrift Store Communicate with CARE Center Partner agencies in planning weekly outreach and monthly CARE Center Staff meetingsBe proficient in data entry in adherence to database programs such as Charity Tracker and AWARDSParticipate in trainings to stay compliant in how to handle customer population in crisis situationsPossess exceptional supervisory and communication skills Show less Establish and promote new housing program “BEST” with a success of yearly return until end of December 2023 Coordinate interactions/relationships between staff, clients, administrators, and all other program fundersCreate and maintain program records, reports, presentations, and proposalsFacilitated financial workshops with a success rate of over 80% in attendanceConnected and coordinated resources within the community for clients to ensure the sustainability of monthly expensesOversee the program budget, including tracking billing, payments, and other financial transactions Show less

  • Housing & Operations Director

    Aug 2022 - now

  • B.E.S.T. Program Coordinator

    Mar 2021 - Aug 2022