GABRIELLE McCOLLINS

• Supervised, coordinated and monitored delivery of early intervention services.
• Assisted families to plan, obtain appropriate services for their child's needs
• Participated with family in IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) conferences to finalize services.
• Assisted families to plan, obtain appropriate services for their child's needs.

• Spear-headed and implemented pilot, evidenced based parenting skills program (SafeCare) in a NYC family shelter.
• Monitored all children's developmental milestones (ages 0-3 years) on a monthly basis. (cognitive, physical and emotional).
• Supervised and coached two (2) Parent Specialists to ensure fidelity with the SafeCare model.
• Facilitated parent groups and workshops (Parenting Journey).

• Monitored caseload of 35-40 infants (birth-3 years) with special needs.
• Ensured appropriation of services (speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, special instruction, family counseling).
• Assisted families in the transition process to child care programs (DayCare, CPSE, HeadStart, 3K).
• Conducted monthly home visits to assess service provision and developmental progress of infants.

• Coached at risk parents through the 18 week SafeCare curriculum (parent-child interaction, home safety and health).
• Conducted monthly school visits and advocated for children via Individualized Education Plan (IEP) conferences.
• Conducted safety and risk assessments via monthly home visits.
• Referred families to community based organizations (drug treatment, housing, daycare networks, employment).

• Supervised six (6) Family Partners in the social service unit of head start program.
• Assessed/monitored children (ages 0-4 years) in the classroom setting.
• Provided short term crisis intervention and counseling to at risk families.
• Developed formal and informal linkage agreements with community based organizations.
• Responsible for recruitment and enrollment of eligible children.

• Supervised Assistant Coordinator.
• Trained Family Daycare providers (curriculum, health protocols, safety).
• Reviewed and approved curriculum and lesson plans for infants and children (birth- 5 years).
• Inspected family daycare sites pertaining to compliance with the Department of Health (DOH).

• Supervised four (4) early intervention service coordinators.
• Facilitated intake process with families to determine infants eligibility for program.
• Monitored all Early Intervention services (speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, special instruction, family counseling).
• Conducted quarterly quality assurance reviews.

• Evaluated homes of prospective foster parent applicants.
• Completed homestudies of prospective foster care/adoption applicants.
• Trained (via MAPP training) prospective applicants.
• Participated in weekly supervision to update status and progress of potential applicants and homestudies.
• Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.

• Managed caseload of 12-15 adoptive families.
• Conducted monthly home visits to assess health and safety of children.
• Conducted school visits and attended special education conferences to assess academic progress, attendance and ensure children's educational needs were met.
• Participated in family court hearings, adoption proceedings.

• Teacher of 8-10 children with an IEP in a specialized learning environment.
• Supervised an assistant Teacher.
• Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
• Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.

-Managed caseload of 12 families.

-Utilized Family Connections Preventive Service model.

-Conducted assessments via biweekly home visits.

-Participated in monthly Family Team Conferences.

-Collaborated with community providers.

-Conducted school visits to assess academic progress.

-Referred families to community resources.