Barbara Peters
Palmyra, NJ ***** 609-***-**** ************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly organized and detailed-oriented Human Services Administrator and Educator with 10 years of experience in administrative support and directing programs. Seeking to transition into the administration of programs with a proven track record of coordinating and implementing effective program procedures, agency billing, monitoring budgets, and assessing the clients’ needs. SKILLS
• Organizational skills
• Time Management
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Calendar Management
• Financial Monitoring
• Coaching & Training
• Community Partnerships
• Conflict Resolution
EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ADMINISTRATION OF HUMAN SERVICES: 05/2019 Wilmington University
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CHILDHOOD STUDIES: 05/2015
Rutgers University
WORK HISTORY
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, 05/2024-03/2025 The Jewish Community Center – Cherry Hill, NJ
• Conducted classroom observations with constructive feedback to staff
• Managed 50+ staff and 200 students (infant-5yrs)
• Supervised summer camp programing
• Tracked staff payroll, PTO, absences and issue disciplinary notices, if necessary
• Ensured compliance to state licensing and standards by performing audits, emergency drills and ratios
• Lead tours with a sales focus and provided program financials to parents/guardians
• Recruited employees including and onboarding, CARI, fingerprinting and training
• Maintained and ordered provisions for the program and issued maintenance tickets
• Created professional development enrichment opportunities and staff events
• Fostered a positive and inclusive environment for parents, staff and students ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, 01/2022 – 05/2024 The Arc of Gloucester County – Woodbury, NJ
• Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with employees, community and program partners
• Supervised five programs and additional agency initiatives
• Processed the onboarding, training and mentoring staff for each department
• Audited programs to ensure Annex A, Grant parameters and budgets are being met
• Planned, organized and directed the goals of a team of 10 staff members to ensure efficient operations
• Recruited domestic and international students with a J-1 visas
• Conducted performance reviews and provided disciplinary actions, if necessary
• Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests and other human resources functions
• Managed program monthly expenditures, agency invoicing and ordering of supplies
• Developed events for families, community and partners
• Provided leadership in developing strategies to increase organizational productivity and profitability
• Analyzed the operations of programs and implementing cross-training and billing platforms to increase revenue
FAMILY CARE COUNSELOR, 05/2019 - 01/2021
Center For Family Services – Camden, NJ
• Developed strategies for dealing with difficult situations in a professional manner
• Analyzed results and identified areas of improvement for future sessions
• Facilitated families with Housing Choice Voucher Program
• Guided families with housing maintenance requests and completing leasing contract
• Tracked yearly housing recertification and documentation
• Developed Family Care plans with goals, objectives and activities
• Conducted in-home visits and counseling sessions
• Worked collaboratively with DCP&P, DCA and other community partners
• Counseled, coached and advised healthier and effective ways of parenting
• Assisted clients in navigating complex systems such as healthcare, legal, or educational SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, 09/2010-07/2019
Gibbsboro School-Gibbsboro, NJ
• Administered PreK-8 instruction
• Maintained classroom management and discipline
• Demonstrated the ability to work effectively with general ed and children with diverse abilities and behavioral challenges
• Developed a positive rapport with students, staff, administrators and parents
• Facilitated independent and small group instruction INTERIM CST SECRETARY, 03/2019-06/2019
Gibbsboro School-Gibbsboro, NJ
• Triaged calls and emails to the appropriate department
• Prepared IEP’s, 504’s and any additional information for parents and teachers
• Scheduled appointments, meetings and interviews
• Mailed correspondences to families including pamphlets and letters
• Audited files for state compliance and procedures
• Tracked the attendance and hours of OT, PT and Speech OFFICE MANAGER - ORTHODONTIST and PERIODONTIST, 01/1995-05/2000 Marlton, NJ
• Assisted patients with their intake/registration forms
• Customer centered approach
• Facilitated a fast-paced practice
• Managed staff and weekly scheduling
• Triaged phone calls and communication with patients
• Scheduled procedures and follow-up appointments (in a fast-paced medical environment)
• Issued insurance pre-authorizations
• Collected co-pays and outstanding payments
• Reconciled end-of-day payments (including credit card) and deposited daily revenue
• Monthly/weekly billing and insurance verification
• Consulted with patients regarding financial assistance with treatment plans
• Mailed referral letters to specialists
• Traveled to additional locations of their practices CERTIFICATIONS
• CPR and AED (12/25)
• MS (Excel, Office, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
• Virtual Platforms (Bluejeans, Google Meet, Zoom, Teams)
• EPIC (Novice)
• Leadership Certification
• ServSafe Certification