Sylvia Butler
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Skilled program director adept at managing all facets of program operations, including administration and outreach. Well-versed in multitasking to achieve challenging goals. Prepared to leverage several years' experience the field to take on challenging role.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
Short Center South-DDSO Parkway Campus
Sacramento
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Conducted needs assessments and developed program objectives.
- Created and implemented new policies and procedures for the program.
- Researched funding opportunities to support program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans to ensure successful program operations.
- Organized and facilitated team meetings, workshops, and events.
- Provided leadership in developing innovative approaches to meet program goals.
- Reviewed existing programs and identified areas of improvement or expansion.
- Recruited, hired, trained, supervised, coached, evaluated, and disciplined personnel.
- Maintained communication with clients throughout their involvement in the program.
- Met regularly with program stakeholders to make program adjustments and assess progress.
Direct Support Professional
Short Center South-DDSO Parkway Campus
Sacramento
02.2006 - 07.2022
- Built strong and trusting rapport with participants and care teams
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines
- Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums
- Coordinated communications, taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with participants.
Site Leader
Southgate Recreation and Park District
05.2001 - 02.2006
- Supervised and engaged group leaders to ensure program activities were culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with organizational learning values
- Oversaw safety and well being of participants during teacher absences
- Instructed students on safe and proper use of supplies and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Florin High School
Sacramento, CA06-2000
Skills
- Detail oriented DSP that supports the daily activities and provides positive motivation to enhance client well being
- Seasoned care expert experienced with the developmentally disabled population
- Committed to promoting safety, wellness, and happiness with dignity and compassion
- Operations Oversight
- Strategic leadership
- Group and individual instruction
- Organizational Leadership
- Policy Implementation
- Personnel Supervision
Personal Information
Title: Direct Support Professional
Timeline
Program Director
Short Center South-DDSO Parkway Campus
07.2022 - 07.2024
Direct Support Professional
Short Center South-DDSO Parkway Campus
02.2006 - 07.2022
Site Leader
Southgate Recreation and Park District
05.2001 - 02.2006
High School Diploma -
Florin High School
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