Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Parent Leadership
Timeline
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Barbara Hill

New Haven,CT

Summary

Dedicated Program Coordinator with a proven track record of enhancing community engagement and support at Alliance For Strong Communities, NHHA. Expertise in client advocacy and teamwork has led to a significant expansion of program reach. Excels in case management and fostering collaborative environments, consistently surpassing set goals. Compassionate Community Health Worker with 10 years of experience in fast-paced positions. Committed to helping community members improve wellness through hands-on support and education.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Health Worker

Community Health Workers Of Connecticut
09.2024 - 12.2024

Managed enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.

  • Connected families with necessary social services, alleviating barriers to healthcare access and improving quality of life.

Patient Advocate -Case Manager

Caroline`s Residential Care
11.2020 - 12.2022


Case Management For 25 Residents:


  • Monitored patient progress and provided emotional support.
  • Referred residents to needed resources.
  • Making sure residents rooms and facility were sterile and clean. Cooked breakfast and lunch,Served breakfast and lunch.
  • Checked and made sure everyone was accounted for,in morning and afternoon.
  • Helped residents schedule doctors appointments and transportation with family members or Veyo Transportation.
  • Provided residents and families emotional support during COVID.
  • Scheduled in house COVID clinics for residents and Staff at facility with Walgreens Pharmacy.{Three clinics}
  • Created Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner Menus for the month.
  • Ordered food for the facility for the month.
  • Addressed problems and concerns of families and residents.

Case Management for 25 residents

Foodbank Coordinator

Connecticut Food Bank
06.2002 - 07.2017
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates.
  • Made flyers of dates and times for residents to pick up food. Distributed flyers to residents.
  • Received food from truck,stacked and put food away, delivered to elderly residents.
  • Packaged food for distribution.
  • Data entry of residents who received food.Distributed food to 4 developments, within The New Haven Housing Authority, {Elm City Communities} Valley Townhouses,Brookside,Essex Townhouses and Eastview Terrace.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Data Entry ,keeping records of residents, who attended food bank.

Community Advocate

New Haven Healthy Start
01.2015 - 05.2017
  • Monitored trends in community needs to ensure the timely delivery of appropriate services,For pregnant moms.
  • Case Management with pregnant moms.
  • Door to door recruiting pregnant moms. Referring pregnant moms to agencies in the community. WIC, Prenatal Care,Housing,Food or whatever her family needs are.
  • Increased awareness of community resources.
  • Implemented outreach strategies that increased participation in key programs and services.
  • Served as an accessible resource for locals seeking assistance or guidance on navigating systems related to employment, housing, or education.
  • Conducted recruiting activities in community to increase program reach.

Program Coordinator

Alliance For Strong Communities, NHHA
01.2001 - 06.2007
  • Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
  • Established partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
  • Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance;
  • Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
  • Resource Center for parents seeking,Education,Jobs,Daycare,Food or other necessities.
  • Afterschool program for children 5 -18 years-old.
  • Summer Camp for Children 5-18 years old, Summer jobs for some of the older children.

Parent Liaison

New Haven Board Of Education
09.1997 - 06.2001
  • Strengthened parent-school communication by organizing and leading regular meetings, addressing concerns, and providing updates on school initiatives.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through consistent communication and active listening, promoting a positive school environment.
  • Offered parents information on Leadership training, services and childcare.
  • Provided support to families in need by connecting them with relevant resources within the community.
  • Girl Scout Leader
  • Food Bank

Education

No Degree - Community Health Worker

Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT
12-2024

Skills

  • Client Advocacy
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Experience working with parents and children
  • Community Outreach
  • Infant mortality reduction
  • Resource advocacy

Certification

  • [State] Driver's License
  • Parents As Teachers, Parents As Teachers,1999

Parent Leadership

My parent leadership program was a 3 month program.Teaching parents how to advocate for their children and themselves.How to use our legislators and community leaders.

Timeline

Community Health Worker

Community Health Workers Of Connecticut
09.2024 - 12.2024

Patient Advocate -Case Manager

Caroline`s Residential Care
11.2020 - 12.2022

Community Advocate

New Haven Healthy Start
01.2015 - 05.2017

Foodbank Coordinator

Connecticut Food Bank
06.2002 - 07.2017

Program Coordinator

Alliance For Strong Communities, NHHA
01.2001 - 06.2007

Parent Liaison

New Haven Board Of Education
09.1997 - 06.2001

No Degree - Community Health Worker

Gateway Community College
Barbara Hill