Loretta Nicolini
Altoona,PA
Summary
Compassionate professional with strong communication skills and a focus on relationship building. Leveraging experience in family advocacy and effective resource identification to empower families and enhance their engagement in community programs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Advocate
Blair County Head Start
Altoona, PA
07.2007 - Current
- Advocated for families to access essential community resources and support programs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized family service plans.
- Empowered families by providing them with tools and resources needed to make informed decisions about their futures.
- Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
- Enhanced family support by conducting thorough assessments and identifying specific needs.
- Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
- Built trusting relationships with clients through active listening, empathy, and cultural sensitivity during interactions at work or home visits.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and provide personalized guidance on parenting challenges.
- Maintained timely documentation of case progress, ensuring clear communication among all involved parties.
- Connected families with essential services such as housing, healthcare, and education opportunities to improve overall quality of life.
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development, and education to increase potential.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance family engagement within the program.
- Analyzed program data to improve service delivery and address identified gaps in support.
Home Visitor
Family Resource Center
Altoona PA
04.2000 - 03.2007
- Conducted home visits to assess family needs and provide tailored resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized support plans for families.
- Facilitated parenting workshops to enhance skills and promote child development strategies.
- Monitored progress of families by maintaining accurate records and documenting outcomes.
- Increased parental engagement in children''s education by facilitating group meetings focused on sharing experiences and learning from one another.
- Empowered parents as their child''s first teacher through coaching on age-appropriate activities that foster cognitive growth.
Education
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Penn State University
State College, PASkills
- Community resource access
- Family advocacy
- Communication strategies
- Child development
- Case tracking and follow up
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Effective communication
- Multicultural sensitivity
Certification
Strength Based Family Development Credential
Timeline
Family Advocate
Blair County Head Start
07.2007 - Current
Home Visitor
Family Resource Center
04.2000 - 03.2007
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Penn State University