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March 1, 2024, was Employee Appreciation Day. On behalf of our KCI Leadership Team, we want to take this opportunity to continue to express our gratitude to each of you for the tireless and selfless service you give day in and day out.
We know the work we do is hard, and you are pulled in a thousand different directions no matter what position you serve in at KCI! We truly appreciate your hard work and commitment to our mission to create a brighter future for children and their families by building better lives through protecting children, supporting families, and engaging communities.
Veraunda Jackson
Chief Legal Counsel, Kids Central, Inc.
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April 4 — All Staff Meeting
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May 2 — All Staff Meeting
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June 1 — HALO Awards: "Disco Ball"
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Panda Express Fundraiser – April 5th! | |
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Kids Central is partnering with Panda Express to raise money that will benefit the children and families in need in our system of care! During this fundraiser, 50% of all sales made on Friday, April 5th, will be donated to Kids Central.
When: Friday, April 05, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Where: 5071 Sundance Trail Wildwood FL 34785
Follow the link below to learn more!
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A MESSAGE FROM THE HR DEPARTMENT | |
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Please make sure to follow the guidelines below when applying for a position with KCI:
- Locate a job that interests you on www.kidscentralinc.org/careers
- Complete the In-House Job Application (link below)
- Return the completed In-House Job Application and an updated version of your resume to hr@kidscentralinc.org
- The HR team will forward the packet to the hiring manager
- The hiring manager will review applications and schedule interviews when appropriate
If you have any questions, please contact hr@kidscentralinc.org.
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Former Independent Living Youth Sworn in as Deputy | |
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(acknowledgment provided by Shalonda McHenry-Sims, Chief of Operations)
We wish to congratulate Jamal P., who was recently sworn in as a deputy in Levy County. He is a former Independent Living youth who aged out and served as one of our original peer mentors.
Jamal worked previously at Lowell Correctional Facility, eventually rising to the position of lieutenant. Kids Central paid for his correction officer's training and certification test. He did not pass the first time, and almost gave up, but I encouraged him to sign up again. Great things are possible when you have people believing in you, and the cycle has officially been broken!
Kids Central is very proud of Jamal, and we join him in celebrating his achievement. We also want to thank Jamal for sharing his story, which serves as a powerful reminder to all KCI employees that their work makes a huge impact on the lives of youth in our system of care.
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Kids Central's Annual Company Retreat | | |
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The Kids Central staff had an amazing time at our annual company retreat! We had fun connecting with old friends, making new friends, and playing team-building games.
During the retreat, we had a chance to recognize all the incredible staff who have been with Kids Central for the past 1 -15 years.
We were also honored to celebrate our wonderful Chief of Operations, Shalonda McHenry-Sims, on 20 years of dedication to Kids Central!
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Thank you all for being such hardworking individuals who make Kids Central the great organization that it is! | |
Casino Night 2024: Boot Scootin' Booge | | |
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Our Kids Central Casino Night was an absolute blast! We loved seeing everyone dressed in their finest honky tonk attire.
We want to give a huge thank you to everyone who attended, to all our amazing sponsors, and to KCI staff for helping make this such an incredible and fun event!
All proceeds from this event will go towards benefiting abused and neglected youth in the community.
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This section is a place for leadership to give kudos to team members for some of the great work that they’ve done! | |
Monica Bryant — Ocala Magazine's "Person of the Year" | | |
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Congratulations to Monica Bryant for being named Ocala Magazine's 2023 Person of the Year!
Monica has done amazing things for the community and truly deserves all the accolades she receives.
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Congratulations Jessica Gilbert | | |
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(acknowledgment provided by John Aitken, Chief Financial Officer)
Jessica Gilbert has served as Kids Central's Director of Community Affairs since 2018. She has helped broaden our community communications and engagement efforts, which has benefitted Kids Central in many ways.
Jessica recently accepted a leadership position with the Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership (CEP). She will be the CEP's Vice President, Foundation and will begin her new job at the end of March. The CEP Foundation supports programs and initiatives that help develop and promote talent, entrepreneurship, and leadership in Ocala Metro.
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Kids Central thanks Jessica very much for all the great work she performed for our company, and we congratulate her for achieving this new role at the CEP Foundation. Although we are sorry Jessica is leaving Kids Central, we are glad she is moving into another position that will make such a positive impact in our community. We wish Jessica much success and happiness in her new role. | |
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Crystal Edwards
Family Support Worker
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Karrie Byler
Quality Management Specialist
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Wanda Vankinscott
Family Support Worker
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Brandy Richardson
Family Support Worker
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Steve Santiago
Family Care Manager I
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Nicholas Mendoza
Family Care Manager I
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Cheryl Oxford-Childers
Administrative Assistant II
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Jere Vanterpool
Visitation Coach
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Stephanie Galarza
Family Support Worker
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Elizabeth Bobo
Family Care Manager I
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10+ YEARS
- Yaskira Zambrano
- Taira Powers
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1+ YEARS
- Tkeyah Allen
- Kayla Francis
- Arlette Gentles
- Valerie Lynn Hills
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- Leslie Knight
- Crystal Palmer
- Ebonie Wallace
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- Marion Wood
- Melissa DeVore
- Jessica Lorenzo-Maldonado
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KIDS CENTRAL BY THE NUMBERS | |
System of Care Statistics: July 2023 - February 2024 | |
KIDS CENTRAL JOB OPENINGS | | |
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The Family Care Manager position is responsible for providing safety management services and case management to ensure appropriate interventions and services are provided to enhance caregiver protective capacities while ensuring the child’s safety, permanency, and well-being in relation to the family’s identified needs. | | | |
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Initial Licensing Specialist | The Initial Licensing Specialist is the primary point of contact for licensed foster homes and those in the process of being licensed. The incumbent is also responsible for accurately and in accordance with strict timeframes, complete and submit initial licensure and re-licensure packets to the Department of Children and Families, along with recommendation for approval or revocation of license. | | | |
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The Re-Licensing Specialist is the primary point of contact for licensed foster homes, and is responsible to accurately and in accordance with strict timeframes, complete and submit re-licensure packet to DCF, along with recommendation for approval or revocation of license. Incumbent is also responsible to investigate and make recommendations for resolution of all incident reports, foster care referrals, exit interviews and Licensing concerns related to existing foster homes. | | | |
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Business card requests will be submitted every 90 days (per quarter). Please see attached form. All requests must be submitted on this form and approved by a supervisor. | | | |
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Please note that this order form is only for shirt orders not paid for by Kids Central. These order forms are to be utilized for additional orders at the employee’s expense. If you would like to purchase additional KCI-branded shirts, please email the form and provide payment to HR. Shirts provided by Kids Central will be handled through HR, and a form will be provided to you. | | |
Kids Central, Inc. is a community-based care lead agency contracted with the Department of Children and Families. | |
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