Stacy Collins
Wise,VA
Summary
At Kids Central Inc, I leveraged early intervention strategies and effective communication to enhance parent-child relationships and advance child development milestones. My proactive approach in developing Family Partnership Agreements and conducting home visits resulted in significant improvements in family engagement and early literacy skills, showcasing my reliability and professionalism in family services.
Compassionate Home Visitor adept at conducting weekly home visits, updating charts, and maintaining master records. Well-versed in coordinating referrals and processing enrollments.
Early childhood development professional with hands-on experience in nurturing and supporting families. Skilled in creating individualized home-based programs that foster child growth and parental involvement. Strong collaborator known for adaptability and achieving tangible outcomes. Expertise includes developmental assessments, family engagement, and resource coordination.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Head Start Home Visitor
Kids Central Inc
09.2011 - Current
- Improved parent-child relationships through modeling positive interactions and promoting attachment.
- Partnered closely with parents to develop individualized Family Partnership Agreements outlining goals related to child development, parental growth and selfsufficiency.
- Encouraged parental involvement in program planning and decision-making processes, fostering a sense of ownership within the Early Head Start community.
- Advanced parents'' understanding of child development milestones through ongoing assessments and progress updates.
- Enhanced family engagement by conducting regular home visits and providing personalized support for child development.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure well-rounded support for each family''s unique needs.
- Increased early literacy skills among children through consistent delivery of developmentally appropriate activities.
- Implemented comprehensive developmental screenings using standardized assessment tools to identify potential delays or concerns early on.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing Early Head Start programs during all aspects of service delivery.
- Provided families with information on appropriate nutrition, health and safety practices to enhance overall well-being and prevent potential health issues.
- Advocated for families within the broader community to raise awareness about available resources and supports for low-income households with young children.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education and family support services.
- Strengthened children''s social-emotional development with intentional teaching strategies and age-appropriate activities.
- Facilitated connections among families in the program by organizing group socializations, fostering a sense of community and shared support.
- Promoted healthy prenatal outcomes by providing expectant mothers with education on prenatal care, nutrition, and infant development.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all home visits, assessments, referrals, and follow-up actions in accordance with program guidelines.
- Developed trusting relationships with families by maintaining open communication channels and demonstrating empathy during challenging situations.
- Supported families in achieving self-sufficiency by connecting them with community resources and services.
- Recruited families and built positive relationships with parents in order to support parenting roles.
- Conducted weekly home visits to assess conditions.
- Helped to educate parents and assisted with educational planning and decision making for children.
- Maintained records of client care by documenting visits and interviews and preparing reports of evaluations and observations.
- Coordinated resources and program referrals to support family needs.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VACareer Studies Certificate - Early Childhood Education
South West Community College
Richlands, VACareer Studies Certificate - Early Childhood Infant And Toddler
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richlands, VASkills
- Early intervention strategies
- Professional boundaries
- Confidentiality adherence
- Child development
- Data collection
- Home visiting techniques
- Parenting education
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Community resources
- Professionalism
- Family services
Timeline
Early Head Start Home Visitor
Kids Central Inc
09.2011 - Current
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Mountain Empire Community College
Career Studies Certificate - Early Childhood Education
South West Community College
Career Studies Certificate - Early Childhood Infant And Toddler
Southwest Virginia Community College
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