HALEY MASON
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Dedicated Early Head Start Home Visitor Supervisor with a strong background in early childhood education, women's services, and daycare management. Over several years of experience in a women's shelter and daycare setting, I have developed a deep understanding of trauma-informed care, family support services, and community resources. Now transitioning into the field of counseling, I bring a compassionate, client-centered approach. I am skilled in building trusting relationships with individuals and families in need. Passionate about empowering others and fostering emotional, social, and developmental growth through holistic support and counseling practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Head Start Home Visitor Supervisor
Community Action
Lincoln, Nebras
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted parents in understanding the importance of their role as a primary teacher for their child.
- Educated families on community resources available for additional support services.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, including referrals for mental health services if necessary.
- Directed and supervised a team of 11 employees in daily operations.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
On Call
Fresh Start Home
Lincoln, NE
08.2023 - Current
- Available for coverage if employee cannot work their shift for any reason.
- Answer phone calls and direct them to the appropriate person.
- Available for residents to confide in and problem solve.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
Director
Little Wonderland
Lincoln, US
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff positions
- Improved community engagement strategies to increase enrollment
- Worked on strategies to improve student learning and behavior along with parents and teachers
- Kept up to date on state codes and guidelines to maintain compliant program operations in Nebraska
- Met with families to discuss their children's activities and behaviors
- Oversaw the operations of a childcare center with a 100 child capacity
- Ensured that the center complied with all licensing and safety regulations, including fire and disaster preparedness, Nebraska Department of Public Health codes, and USDA nutritional guidelines
Daycare Teacher
Little Munchkinland Daycare
Lincoln, US
05.2013 - 04.2022
- Kept track of my activities, behaviors, meals, and naps on a daily basis
- Encouraged children's curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving at their developmental levels
- Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcement methods
- Was in charge of general childcare responsibilities such as feeding, diapering, resting, and cleaning
- Allowed for plenty of outdoor recreation time to support physical development
- Worked with parents and daycare management to address behavioral and learning issues
- Observed children in order to identify those who needed extra help and devised strategies to help them
- Created a safe environment for children to play in
- Included music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression
On-call
Fresh Start Home
Lincoln, US
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Available for coverage if employee cannot work their shift for any reason.
- Answer phone calls and direct them to the appropriate person.
- Available for residents to confide in and problem solve.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
Community Support Worker
Fresh Start Inc
Lincoln, US
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Ensured that services including counseling, case management, education and job training were provided to a diverse client base
- Informed residents and their families about the services and resources that were available
- Met with clients one-on-one to determine what services they needed and make treatment recommendations that were appropriate
- Gathered and analyzed information about the needs and interests of the community
- Oversaw discharge planning to ensure a smooth transition back into society
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Child, Youth, and Family Services
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE01.2022
Associate of Science - Human Services
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE01.2020
High School -
Lincoln Northeast High School
Lincoln, NE01.2015
Skills
- Solution-based interventions
- Staff development
- Rules and regulations
- Daily operations
- Policy and program development
- Positive behavior modeling
- Lesson planning
- Life skills development
- Parenting education
- Data Collection
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Referral Coordination
- Home visits
- Family and child assessments
- Team building
- Resource advocacy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early Head Start Home Visitor Supervisor
Community Action
09.2023 - Current
On Call
Fresh Start Home
08.2023 - Current
Director
Little Wonderland
01.2023 - 09.2023
On-call
Fresh Start Home
01.2021 - 11.2021
Community Support Worker
Fresh Start Inc
05.2020 - 01.2021
Daycare Teacher
Little Munchkinland Daycare
05.2013 - 04.2022
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Bellevue University
Bachelor of Science - Child, Youth, and Family Services
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Associate of Science - Human Services
Southeast Community College
High School -
Lincoln Northeast High School
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