Susan A. Baxter
Hurley,NY
Summary
Accomplished Director at Family Services of New York - Ulster Prevention Council, specializing in strategic leadership and program development. Successfully expanded substance use prevention programs while fostering impactful community partnerships. Proficient in Microsoft Office and social media engagement, driving initiatives that notably improved community outreach and program effectiveness. Expertise in team management and data-driven decision-making enhances organizational success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Family Services of New York - Ulster Prevention Council
Kingston, NY
07.2014 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all Ulster Prevention Council initiatives, ensuring alignment with local, state, and national prevention priorities
- Develop and implement county-wide substance use prevention programs, expanding outreach to schools, youth organizations, and community groups
- Lead a team of educators and prevention specialists, providing supervision, training, and professional development
- Establish and maintain partnerships with school districts, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to advance community prevention efforts
- Oversee grant applications, funding proposals, and OASAS work plans, securing resources to expand programming
- Manage data collection and reporting to assess program effectiveness and inform future initiatives
- Direct social media and community engagement efforts to increase awareness of substance use prevention strategies
- Organize and facilitate county-wide prevention coalitions, driving collaboration and policy advocacy
- Serve on the Learning Collaborative Planning Committee, supporting leadership development across Family Services programs
Team Manager & League Organizer
Kingston Area Soccer League
01.2011 - 12.2019
- Manage a travel soccer team for 24 adolescent female players, overseeing communication, scheduling, and safety
- Organize regional tournament participation and fundraising efforts
Intern
Family Services Inc.; Family Education Program
Kingston, NY
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Work collaboratively with Family Educators to provide outreach to referred families
- Assist in the case management process under the direction of Senior Family Educators
- Assist in the delivery of community based educational programs
- Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Family Education Program
- Interact with clients in the intervention and education phase
- Observe and participate in multi-agency planning groups
Intern
Kingston City School District; Harry L. Edson Elementary School
Kingston, NY
09.2013 - 09.2013
- Observe and interact with primary school students in the public school setting
- Collaborate with senior educators in the classroom environment
- Assist in the student evaluation process in evaluating IEPs (Individual Educational Plans)
- Assist in managing the classroom dynamic during routine instruction
Raising Hope Mentor
United Way
- Support young women in career development, education, and personal growth
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
12.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
SUNY Ulster County Community College
06.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Social media management for community engagement
- Data collection and reporting for program evaluation
Certification
- Prevention Programs: Certified in Too Good for Drugs & Violence (K-12), Life Skills Prevention Program, Problem Gambling (NYS OASAS)
- Mandated Reporter: Certified by Research Foundation SUNY / Center for Development of Human Services
- Direct Care Practitioner: Certified by SUNY Ulster
Community Leadership And Volunteerism
- Kingston Area Soccer League, Team Manager & League Organizer, 2011 - 2019, Manage a travel soccer team for 24 adolescent female players, overseeing communication, scheduling, and safety., Organize regional tournament participation and fundraising efforts.
- United Way, Raising Hope Mentor, Support young women in career development, education, and personal growth.
Academic Internships
- Kingston City School District; Harry L. Edson Elementary School, Kingston, NY, 09/01/13, 125, Observe and interact with primary school students in the public school setting, Collaborate with senior educators in the classroom environment, Assist in the student evaluation process in evaluating IEPs (Individual Educational Plans), Assist in managing the classroom dynamic during routine instruction
- Family Services Inc.; Family Education Program, Kingston, NY, 01/01/14, 125, Work collaboratively with Family Educators to provide outreach to referred families, Assist in the case management process under the direction of Senior Family Educators, Assist in the delivery of community based educational programs, Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Family Education Program, Interact with clients in the intervention and education phase, Observe and participate in multi-agency planning groups
Timeline
Director
Family Services of New York - Ulster Prevention Council
07.2014 - Current
Intern
Family Services Inc.; Family Education Program
01.2014 - 01.2014
Intern
Kingston City School District; Harry L. Edson Elementary School
09.2013 - 09.2013
Team Manager & League Organizer
Kingston Area Soccer League
01.2011 - 12.2019
Raising Hope Mentor
United Way
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
SUNY Ulster County Community College
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