Roosevelt Norfleet
Gibsonia,PA
Summary
An individual with management, supervision and direct service delivery experience. A long history of compassion for persons with intellectual disabilities. Working knowledge of child residential and day treatment facilities. Comfortable with leadership, day to day operations, problem solving, incident management, handling emergencies and critical thinking. Seeking to work in an organization that helps meet the wants and needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Amergis Educational Staffing
11.2024 - Current
- Supported individualized education plans, fostering student engagement and participation.
- Assisted in classroom management, ensuring a positive learning environment for students with diverse needs.
- Implemented behavioral intervention strategies, enhancing student focus and reducing disruptions.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop instructional materials tailored to student abilities and learning styles.
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
Community Partner
Community Living and Support Services, Inc.
07.2023 - Current
- Help individuals with learning disabilities connect with their community and neighbors
- Utilize online mobile apps for scheduling, assignments, timekeeping and GPS systems
Operations Manager
Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc.
09.2020 - 11.2022
- Managed programs and operations department using CSBG, CARES and CDBG funds
- Used Managerial and cost accounting to ensure compliance with federal regulations
- Engaged in planning, organizing and use of resources and assets to address resident needs
Regional Plant Manager CI
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
03.2014 - 01.2020
- Managed plant operations in three locations, prepared budgets, financial statements and operating reports for Central Office. Supervised accountants, made use of Quick Books and used (SAP) for, production orders, procurement, and inventory control.
- Credited with successful plant operations, program, planning and renovation of a new 40,000 Sq. ft. heavy equipment plant to restore snow plows and other items for Turn Pike Commission, Penn Dot and various counties in the state of Pennsylvania
Assistant Operations Manager
PA Correctional Industries
06.2007 - 03.2014
- Responsible for seventeen (17) production plants in PA. Used operation system to ensure synergy between operations, construction, manufacturing, purchasing, and transportation logistics with plant managers and vendors to procure raw materials, goods and services to ensure effective plant operations.
- Helped build a $60.0 Million manufacturing fund, Coordinated a $34.0 million dollar capital budget and five year operating plan with Central Office and plant managers to ensure adequate funds for M&E and improvements that support current and future commitments.
Administrative Officer
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
08.2004 - 06.2007
- Used cost and managerial accounting to provide regional oversight for state operated half way houses, contract facilities and treatment programs designed to meet the needs of ex offender.
Direct service provider
Achieva
03.2004 - 06.2007
- Demonstrated leadership through mentoring and coaching individuals with intellectual disabilities. I administered medication, scheduled activities, maintained a pleasant, tidy, sanitary and safe household for young adults. Filled out reports, made daily log entries, reconciled financial accounts.
Community Resource Director
North Hills Community Outreach
05.2002 - 08.2004
- Established and maintained relationships with community based organization, like North Hills Community Outreach, that provided resources to help families and individuals being incarcerated.
House Manager
Northwestern Human Services, Harrisburg, PA
06.2002 - 03.2004
- Was responsible for overnight shifts and staff supervision of community homes, its structure and programming. Ensured adherence to federal and state operating policies and procedures. Monitored medication logs, financial reports, client and staff records, incident reports, activity logs, time sheets and other items required for inspection and accreditation.
Foster Parents
Pressley Ridge
05.1989 - 08.1995
- We went through training, assessments, home inspections and other requirements for parenting an individual with intellectual disabilities and autism. He lived with us and we met his wants and needs in a stable, loving and caring household while we provided physical and emotional support.
Education
Accounting – Classes -
Community College of Allegheny County
01.1983
MA - Urban and Regional Planning
University of Pittsburgh
04.1979
BA - Geography
Grambling State University
05.1977
Skills
- Human services expertise
- Operational oversight
- Compliance with operational standards
- Facilities management expertise
- Accreditation compliance auditing
- Customized learning plans
- Analytical evaluation tools
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Adept at juggling multiple responsibilities
- Collaborative team member
- Effective in group dynamics
- Effective time management
- Operational reporting proficiency
- Educational support
- Empathetic support
- Relationship-building expertise
TRAINING
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: HUD Fellow - 1977
- Dale Carnegie, Professional Development Training Institute -1978
- Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, Executive Training Academy - 2014
- Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP) - 2015
- Department of Health and Human Services Training Modules - 2023
- AED, CPR, First Aid Training and Certification - 2023
- Isolve CTR, Human Service, Payroll, Therap, and HHA Exchange training - 2023
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Amergis Educational Staffing
11.2024 - Current
Community Partner
Community Living and Support Services, Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc.
09.2020 - 11.2022
Regional Plant Manager CI
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
03.2014 - 01.2020
Assistant Operations Manager
PA Correctional Industries
06.2007 - 03.2014
Administrative Officer
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
08.2004 - 06.2007
Direct service provider
Achieva
03.2004 - 06.2007
House Manager
Northwestern Human Services, Harrisburg, PA
06.2002 - 03.2004
Community Resource Director
North Hills Community Outreach
05.2002 - 08.2004
Foster Parents
Pressley Ridge
05.1989 - 08.1995
MA - Urban and Regional Planning
University of Pittsburgh
BA - Geography
Grambling State University
Accounting – Classes -
Community College of Allegheny County