Director

Amanda Wilson 309-***-****

*********@*****.*** Address: 1102 N. 8th Street ~ Pekin, IL 61554

Education: Central College, Pella, IA

Bachelor of Arts Degree: May 2006

Major: Exercise Science

Work Experience: Director of Programming, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria, August 2022—Present

Supervises and trains Youth Development Specialists (YDS) at both sites

Provides guidelines for YDS to carry out their job responsibilities

Conducts regular staff meetings

Develops and maintains public relations to increase the visibility of programs, services and activities within the Club and community

Identify, plan, develop and evaluate unit wide programs, services and activities to ensure they meet stated goals and objectives and member needs and interests

Prepare reports as required by guidelines

Recruit and manage volunteers

Promote and stimulate membership in the club through establishing relationships with school district officials, teachers, guidance counselors and other community leaders in the field of service to youth

Grant writing and reporting

Softball Coach, Dunlap Middle School, Dunlap, IL, August 2013—Present

Teaches sportsmanship, teamwork, confidence, respect

Plan and run practices

Provides leadership to players

Acts as a mentor/role model

Residential Coordinator, The Children’s Home, Peoria, IL, February 2014—August 2022

Oversaw and participated in program operations to provide client services as set forth in the program plan and in accordance with residential treatment philosophy, applicable licensing standards and accreditation standards.

Evaluated client progress and recognized when a change of approach is needed

Actively recognized and rewarded the strength and accomplishments of staff along with effective supervision and disciplinary when needed

Effectively tracked expenses based on several budges for program needs

Strived to reach Treatment Opportunity Day and Sustained Favorable Discharge Benchmarks as a part of Performance Based Contracting

Read Medicaid Billings for accuracy and quality

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) trainer

Activity Specialist for Residential, The Children’s Home, Peoria, IL, August 2012—February 2014

Coordinated athletic competitions/activities

Taught sportsmanship, teamwork, confidence, respect among residential clients

Taught physical fitness/nutrition

SILP Caseworker, The Children’s Home, Peoria, IL, July 2011—August 2012

Worked with clients to maintain their independence

Provided documentation for case files

Met with clients weekly to ensure they are completing their goals

Residential Counselor, The Children’s Home, Peoria, IL, Aug 2006—June 2011

Worked directly with clients to improve their daily living skills

Provided a therapeutic living environment

Enforced policies, residential treatment philosophy and program goals

Student Worker, Kuyper Fitness Center, Central College, Aug 2002—May 2006

Maintained front desk activities and general clerical duties; entered data into computer programs

Supervised the weight room

Enforced policies, kept equipment clean and in good working order

Skills: Software Skills:

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Internet

Office Equipment Skills:

Multi-line phone, Fax Machine, Copy Machine

First Aid and CPR Certified

2002-present

Activities: Central College Varsity Softball, 2002-2005

Division III National Champions, 2003

Central College Intramurals, 2002-2006

Teachers Aid, Knoxville Grade School, Spring 2005

Mini Carnival station, Central College, Fall 2004

ACCESS Peer Instructor, Central College, Fall 2003-Spring 2004

Instructor for Special Olympics Training, Christian Opportunity Center, Pella, Spring 2004

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