program director
Resume:
Amelia's InformationLocation: LONG BEACH, CATitle: AllExperience: 12+ yearsWilling to Relocate: NoWilling to Travel: No TravelCareer Level: Entry LevelWork Status: H1B VisaMember Since: 2011-11-15 Helpful Links
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AMELIA ETTA SCOTT
2030 N. Beverly Plaza
Long, Beach, CA 90815
**********@*****.***
Summary: 5 + years of management experience as program director, acting director and program manager while working for two non-profit programs. Also 12 years of social work experience obtained by working with two non-profit “Youth and Family Services” agencies.
Professional Qualifications: Experienced manager with expertise in project management and deliver of social services. Superb written and oral communication skills, staff training and development, organizational & Strategic planning and knowledgeable of Federal & State Regulations as it pertains to Title XII.
Experiences:
ChildNet Youth and Family Services- Long Beach, CA
February 2002-October 2011
Social Worker
Executed in home crises counseling to foster children & foster parents on a 24/7 basis; facilitated discussions between foster parents and teachers during the development of "Individual Education Plan" (IEP) for foster children; attended case conferences, supervision, departmental and outside meetings as required; developed Initial, Quarterly, Terminations and Special Incidents (SIR) in conjunction with the Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) social workers. Individually completed annual home inspections and created recertification reports for foster parents.
Optimist Youth and Family Services Pasadena, CA
January 2000- February 2002
Social Worker
Conducted agency’s “Foster Parent Training Classes" for certification & recertification. Maintained accurate database information and created timely reports for the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) social workers. Implemented the “In Home Intensive
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Treatment Intensive Approach” during home visits and performed other social work duties as needed.
Charles Drew University of Medicine & Science Head Start Program Los Angeles, CA
October 1996-October 1998
Program Director
Directed all aspects of the Head Starts day- to- day operations with over 37 employees; managed three-year budged $12 million dollars and lead administrative tea, of 10 to exceed organizational goals; accountable for strategic planning, finance management and fund raising. Directed and guided the writing "Grant Proposal" and other needed reports for funding source; provided leadership and direction for a successful transition of a another Head Start Program to the Charles Drew Head Start Program which increased agency's revenue.
Costa County Head Start Program Martinez, CA
January 1990-October 1996
Program Director and Special Needs Program Manager
Provided fundamental support to component managers to ensure cross the board communication of program vision and goals were successfully met. Oversight of all aspects of staff performance, evaluations; established trainings programs for staff and leadership in the setting & creating of strategies and organizational goals.
Also served as the agencies "special needs coordinator" for three and was later promoted to "acting director." Instrumental in the establishing a working relationships with "Special Education Local Programs Agencies" (SELPA) and the Head Start Program, which eventually turned into monthly meetings and attended Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings to assist the parents and teachers during the developing IEP's for clients.
Education:
California State Hayward University Hayward, CA
Master's degree (MS) in clinical psychology with emphasis on Children, Marriage and Children Counseling (1987)
John F. Kennedy University Orinda, CA
Bachelors Degree (BS) in Criminal Justice major with emphasis on administration. (1980)
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Affiliations:
Los Angeles Association of Social Workers - Child Welfare, Child Protection and Professionals (CWCPP) Community Support for Foster Children (CSFC)
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