Inclusion Initiative, Department of Human Service (DHSP)
Manager of Inclusion Services
01.2007 - Current
Job overview
Work collaboratively with 30 different afterschool programs supporting enrollment of over 1200 children(about 20% with diverse needs), provide coaching and aide in hiring support staff serving as 1:1
Support families across many ethnicities in accessing support from DHSP from birth to 22yo
Provide Training to all staff (20-200) - Collaborative Problem Solving, Positive Behavior Support, Building Inclusive environments
Oversee a budget of a million dollars that included purchasing of supplies based on self-created Quality Standards rubric completed in collaboration with program site staff.
Manville School, Judge Baker Children’s Center
Upper School Unit Coordinator
01.2005 - 01.2007
Job overview
Supervised Upper School Milieu Counselors (4) working within 4 classrooms totaling 40 children
Worked with Admin team in the continued development of the school, licensed trainer in Crisis Prevention (CPI) training all staff across the Lower, Middle and Upper School, supervised afterschool program
Led a clinical group once a week for Lower School students, ages 7-10, based on CBT methodology.
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
Program Administrator
01.2003 - 01.2004
Job overview
Supervised a team of 4 in supporting children with difficult needs across residential camp during the summer
Programmed, staffed, and coordinated off-season programs for campers, families, and caretakers
Planned, programmed and executed clinic reunions for families at major hospitals in various cities (Boston, NYC, New Haven).
The New England Center for Children
Level Two Teacher, Case Manager
01.2001 - 01.2003
Job overview
Worked at both the school facility and residence in implementing educational and behavioral programs through discrete trial teaching.
Trained in Collaborative Problem Solving, Think: Kids, Mass General Hospital, 2020
Volunteer Experience
Girl Scout Troop, Troop Leader, 2019, present, Support and mentor 20 fourth grade girls from 5 Framingham Elementary schools in problem solving, perseverance and growing self-confidence, Supported the girls in their Wonder of Water Journey and being recognized by Framingham Department of Public Works
Mentoring Mom’s Connection, Mentor, 2021, present, Provide support to new moms, starting in the hospital and continuing for three months after birth.
Timeline
Manager of Inclusion Services
Inclusion Initiative, Department of Human Service (DHSP)
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