SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 1982-1989
- Program Director, Indianapolis 2/89-6/89
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Coalition, a program of the Metro Advocate Ministry. Designed and implemented program providing volunteer support services for homebound elderly to prevent unnecessary nursing home placements. Secured grant funds from The National Federation of Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, Inc. and The Indianapolis Foundation. Reported to Board of Directors. Skills utilized included network coordination; public relations and program promotion including television appearances and public service announcements; report preparation and delivery; volunteer recruitment, training and management; volunteer and staff supervision. - Program Coordinator, Indianapolis 1/88-2/89
The Visiting Nurse Service, a not for profit United Way sponsored Home Health Agency. Co-wrote Federal grant proposal, implemented and executed project to provide support services to homebound elderly based on a nationally successful model. Program succeeded as designed, at less than budgeted cost, and became a full time program in its own right, as described above. Skills utilized included coalition building, needs assessment, program development, volunteer management and staff supervision. - Volunteer Coordinator, Indianapolis 3/86-2/89
The Visiting Nurse Service. Raised agency profile utilizing print and broadcast media and public speaking engagements to promote volunteer components. Prepared statistical reports, developed forms and maintained monthly correspondence. Expanded and improved client services through extensive community networking, resource coordination and program management. - Program Director, Indianapolis 10/82-3/86
The After School Program, an ecumenical effort to provide a stimulating and creative learning environment for low income children at risk of abuse and neglect. Designed and implemented entire program serving 100 children at two sites. Recruited, trained and supervised 55 volunteers and coordinated daily activities. Supervised three part-time staff as well as student interns. Skills utilized included program design, implementation and management; public speaking and television appearances; legislative lobbying.