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REGINA LYNN CLEMENT

Providence,RI

Summary

Experienced and high-performing Manager and Leader with 29 years of administrative and social service proficiency in working with children, youth, adults, and families. Results-driven with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs. Committed to lifelong learning and going the extra mile to contribute to and facilitate continuous improvement.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Development Manager

Children’s Friend
05.2021 - 10.2024
  • The Family Development Department provides home visiting services to the Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls, Rhode Island
  • Improved overall project efficiency by setting clear goals, milestones, and expectations for the team and accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
  • Balanced competing priorities and resource constraints to deliver optimal results within the context of project timelines and budgetary restrictions.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Presented project updates during leadership meetings to maintain transparency around progress towards key objectives while addressing any concerns raised by leadership stakeholders.
  • Provided supervision of program supervisors and direct line staff, collaboration with all Head Start domains to ensure seamless service delivery, assist and participate in the enrollment of Head Start and Early Head Start families, develop and facilitate parent engagement activities on-site and virtually
  • Additionally, managed the daily operations of the Family Development Department and the Early Head Start program
  • monitored program budget, training, reporting, program caseload, and service delivery to families


Family Preservation Manager - FCCP

Children’s Friend
01.2019 - 05.2021
  • Managed staff dedicated to the Urban West FCCP staff co-located at Family Service
  • Provided supervision of staff, management of program delivery, served as a liaison to the lead agency and attended partnership meetings, and reviews monthly financial statements
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Supervised Family Development staff, collaboration with all Head Start domains to ensure seamless service delivery, assist and participate in the enrollment of Head Start families, develop and facilitate parent engagement activities on-site and virtually
  • Served as project lead on the Quality Improvement Grant. This grant was designed to enhance services to children and families through increased compensation to targeted staff and the implementation of a Trauma Informed Care continuum at the Dexter Street Center
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Family Preservation Manager – Fostering Families

Children’s Friend
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Served as the Manager of the Fostering Families program. Fostering Families is an in-home support service for DCYF Kinship and Foster Families
  • Services included but were not limited to Linkage to community resources, Intensive case management services, Parenting and Nursing assessment/intervention/monitoring, and Mental health assessment and monitoring, and managing the Foster Parent Navigation Center
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Provided supervision to staff, managed the daily operations of the program, navigation center and the DCYF Home Study Contract
  • Conducted monthly submission of DCYF billing, and provided written reports to DCYF

Family Preservation Supervisor

Children’s Friend
01.2013 - 05.2017
  • Served as Clinical Supervisor for Families Growing Together. This program worked with families that are substance affected, perinatal exposure to HIV/AIDS, or medically at risk
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Managed and supervised staff who provided intensive, in-home services to families seeking to further develop their relationship with their children who range in age from birth to 3yrs. Managed taking referrals and enrolling clients in the program. Ensured families received concrete needs and supportive services
  • Oversaw daily operations of the program, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

Clinical Supervisor—Project Connect

Children's Friend
07.2008 - 01.2012
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients who were substance affected and involved with the local child welfare agency. Ensured comprehensive support was provided across all domains of life functioning.
  • Supervised staff as they assessed clients, determined needs, and managed care.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular staff meetings, case conferences, and training sessions.
  • Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.

Education

Masters of Social Work -

Simmons College
Boston, MA
05.1995

Bachelors of Science -

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
05.1992

Skills

  • Program Management
  • Program Design
  • Data Collection
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Group Work
  • Public Speaking
  • Project Management
  • Case Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Certification

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Timeline

Family Development Manager

Children’s Friend
05.2021 - 10.2024

Family Preservation Manager - FCCP

Children’s Friend
01.2019 - 05.2021

Family Preservation Manager – Fostering Families

Children’s Friend
05.2017 - 01.2019

Family Preservation Supervisor

Children’s Friend
01.2013 - 05.2017

Clinical Supervisor—Project Connect

Children's Friend
07.2008 - 01.2012

Bachelors of Science -

University of Rhode Island

Masters of Social Work -

Simmons College

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