Hi, I’m
Stephanie Dawsey
Dothan,Al
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Overview
28
years of professional experience
5
Years of Care for clients who were homebased.
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SEARPDC Head StartDothan, AL
Family & Community Services Manager
12.2005 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Supervises and monitors the Family & Community Services and Parent Involvement activities in all Centers according to the Head Start Performance Standards and Head Start Act provision as amended.
- Directly monitors each Head Start Center monthly to ensure that home visits; family and community partnerships; and family services are provided according to the Performance Standards.
- Participates in home visits as necessary to monitor and/or provide training to local Family Service Specialist and Family Service Workers.
- Specifically checks all children's files for required records including certified birth certificate, income information, and forms signed by parent or guardian.
- Attends management team meetings, Health Service Advisory Committee, and other meetings as necessary.
- Includes other duties as may be assigned by Head Start Director. Provides for training and development of all local Family Service Specialist (FSS), Family Service Workers (FSW), and Parent Involvement Coordinators.
- Provides FSS and FSW with training in recruitment, home visits, needs assessment, file maintenance, data entry, and reporting.
- Makes presentations at pre-service and in-service training conferences.
- Provides annual training on child abuse and neglect recognition.
- Trains employees on computer usage of network, Child Plus, and Microsoft software.
- Maintains records pertaining to family & community partnerships, social services, and parent involvement.
- Prepares monthly attendance report using monthly USDA participation and attendance records.
- Utilizes Child Plus system to provide timely reports from all centers and all service areas.
- Reports directly to Head Start Director providing report information to Center Directors.
- Confers with Head Start Director, Center Directors, and Coordinators to develop and update Family Service and Parent Involvement Plans annually.
- Gathers information from community to assess available resources.
- Updates and revises Social Services directory for each center annually.
- Assists Center Directors in developing recruiting plans, application intake for data entry and management reports schedules.
- Collects information from our 4 county service area to revise Community Needs Assessment annually.
- Evaluates Family and Community Services outcomes annually and uses them in revising services plans.
- Accumulates, organizes, and assembles annual services plans.
- Provides written communications from Head Start Director on program related matters to all Head Start Centers.
- Effectively corresponds by memo and letter with Center Directors and local service coordinators on matters related to social services, parent involvement, and family & community partnerships.
- Utilizes various computer software to provide correspondence and reports.
- Includes other duties both related to and unrelated to Family & Community Services Manager as may be assigned by the Head Start Director.
SEARPDC Head StartDothan, AL
Family & Community Services Specialist
07.2005 - 01.2007
Job overview
- Taking applications for enrollment
- Entering data into ChildPlus software
- Providing resources and assisting parents/guardians with completing paperwork to receive assistance
- Preparing memos and letter's to notify families of program up-coming events and need to know information
- Filing, making copies, and monitoring attendance and enrollment
- Recruiting families for enrollment into the program
- Tracking attendance and documenting reasons for absenteeism
- Preparing requisitions to make purchase of supplies
- Overseeing and conducting center committee meetings
- Updating Community Partnership Agreements
- Forming Family Partnerships between the program and families served
- Attending training during Pre-service and In-service for professional development
Department of Public HealthDothan, AL
Home Health Aide
06.2001 - 07.2006
Job overview
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Completed entries in logbooks, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
Airborne ExpressMidland City, AL
Driver
12.2000 - 09.2001
Job overview
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
Dunbarton IncorporationDothan, AL
Redi-frame Packer-Mirror Department
12.1995 - 07.2000
Job overview
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals and meet company objectives.
- Inspected items to identify discrepancies and damages and reported to supervisor.
- Trained new employees on proper packing and labeling techniques and to apply best practices.
- Sorted and stacked finished items.
- Loaded and unloaded items from production line.
- Recorded product, packaging and order information on specified forms.
- Loaded items onto conveyor belts and pallets.
- Inspected items for defects and damage.
- Sealed containers and packages with glue, tape or other materials.
- Assembled boxes, cartons and containers to package items.
Education
Headland High SchoolHeadland, AL
High School Diploma
08.1984 - 05.1988
George C Wallace Community CollegeDothan, AL
Associate of Science from Associates of Science Degree
06.1988 - 07.1991
Troy UniversityDothan
Bachelor of Science from Human Services With Minor in Social Science
01.2014 - 12.2016
Skills
- Community engagement
- Fundraising strategies
- Marketing and promotion
- Partnership building
- Evidence collection
- Victim assistance
- Community relations
- Activity reporting
- Service management
- Typing and data entry
- Creating Reports from ChildPlus
- Maintaining Staff input into ReadyRosie (Parenting Curriculum)
Availability
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Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 5o in the development of the Community Assessment.
- Achieved Award of Excellence by completing 288 File Checks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop Child tracking by way of ReadyRosie as our Parenting Curriculum.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Software
ChildPlus
ReadyRosie
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k match4-day work weekTeam Building / Company RetreatsTimeline
Troy University
Bachelor of Science from Human Services With Minor in Social Science
01.2014 - 12.2016
Family & Community Services Manager
SEARPDC Head Start
12.2005 - 05.2024
Family & Community Services Specialist
SEARPDC Head Start
07.2005 - 01.2007
Home Health Aide
Department of Public Health
06.2001 - 07.2006
Driver
Airborne Express
12.2000 - 09.2001
Redi-frame Packer-Mirror Department
Dunbarton Incorporation
12.1995 - 07.2000
George C Wallace Community College
Associate of Science from Associates of Science Degree
06.1988 - 07.1991
Headland High School
High School Diploma
08.1984 - 05.1988
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