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Sandalynn Fortin

Newport Center,VT

Summary

Dynamic leader and Certified Car Seat Technician from Easterseals VT, adept in behavioral support and data collection. Excelled in enhancing family engagement through empathetic collaboration with DCF and community partners, significantly improving program effectiveness. Skilled in motivational interviewing and problem-solving, ensuring impactful community education and resource allocation.

Objective

Professional with strong background in family engagement. Skilled in building and maintaining relationships, fostering community connections, and advocating for family needs. Known for effective communication, teamwork, and adaptability to changing environments. Expert at coordinating programs and navigating diverse cultural landscapes to achieve impactful results.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Engagement Specialist II Supervisor

Easterseals VT
04.2018 - Current
  • Accepts and schedules all referrals for Supported Family Time and Transportation needs. Approve all billing for Transportation and Supported Family Time.
  • Facilitated collaboration between outside partners such as the Vermont Department for Children and Families, NEKCA, Umbrella.
  • Certified Car Seat Technician and then had the ability to train parents, resource placements and DCF workers on how to correctly install child safety seats.
  • Served as a liaison between DCF, the parents and resource parents all working collaboratively towards shared objectives.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through regular surveys and feedback, adjusting strategies as needed to maximize impact.
  • Conducted home visits as needed to establish trust with families and provide necessary resources or support and provide normalcy for the child.
  • Maintained detailed records of family interactions, tracking progress over time towards achieving program goals.
  • Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between parents, resource parents and DCF.

Property Manager

Rural Edge
01.2005 - 09.2013
  • Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
  • Maintained positive landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any disputes.
  • Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
  • Conducted regular property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential safety hazards.
  • Oversaw lease agreements from inception to termination, ensuring compliance with local regulations and protecting the interests of both landlords and tenants.
  • Coordinated with maintenance staff to ensure timely completion of repairs, minimizing downtime for tenants and maintaining property aesthetics.
  • Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
  • Managed multiple properties simultaneously, coordinating efficient allocation of resources and streamlining communication channels to maintain high levels of operational excellence.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Northern VT University
Lyndonville

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

Springfield College
Springfield
12-2024

Skills

    Behavioral support & parent education around child development

  • Data collection
  • Empathy development
  • Community resources
  • Community education
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability

Certification

Certified Car Seat Technician

Timeline

Family Engagement Specialist II Supervisor

Easterseals VT
04.2018 - Current

Property Manager

Rural Edge
01.2005 - 09.2013

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Northern VT University

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

Springfield College

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