Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings six years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Services Program Manager
Salt River Pima, Indian Community
Scottsdale, Arizona
12.2017 - Current
Provide supervision to the In-Home Team, Licensing and Case Aides
Helped write the Families First Prevention Services Act grant for submission to the Federal Government
Wrote the contracts for the Social Services department and completed over 30 site visits to contracted agencies to ensure compliance and regulations for the contracts
Prepared quarterly reports, monthly kinship invoicing, and developed a process/ working relationship with finance and IT.
Currently the point of contact for contracts and financial issues within our case management system and contractors
Collected data from various departments to apply for the Tribal Access program, which is currently being used throughout the SRPMIC Community
Designed programs to supplement services provided by partner organizations and bridge gaps in care.
Social Worker II, Investigator
Salt River Pima, Indian Community
Scottsdale, AZ
11.2015 - 12.2017
Investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect that are reported on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and work within the family advocacy center
Work collaboratively in a Multiple Discipline Team setting with Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community police, tribal prosecutors, FBI, schools, behavioral health, and hospital
Understand cultural norms, traditions, and value of the Native American People.
Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Investigator III
Department of Child Safety
Mesa, United States
07.2013 - 11.2015
Investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect while being co-located at the Mesa Family Advocacy Center
Manage a high case load and work closely with service providers, the juvenile court system, lawyers, and law enforcement
Knowledge of the juvenile and dependency court systems
Group Home Manager
Sunshine Residential, Inc
Glendale, AZ
11.2012 - 05.2013
Coordinated all aspects of the Group Home, including being responsible for overall administration of resident programs, which are planned and implemented to meet individual needs and goals of clients in the areas of speech/communication, physical therapy, occupational therapy and recreation/leisure
Directed and supervised all activities of direct care staff
Budget and maintain records of petty cash used for residents in the home.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Substitute
Junior High
Mesa, United States
08.2012 - 05.2013
Taught two sections of 7th grade math based on Mesa Public Schools targeted implantation curriculum for the 2012-2013 school year
Incorporated Common Core Strategies and assessment tools
One seventh grade section was inclusion, therefor utilizing various methodologies and strategies to target Special Education Students
Site Coordinator
Mount Diablo High School After School Program
Concord, CA
08.2011 - 08.2012
Managed a staff and kept detailed records of attendance, payroll, and snacks to meet the needs of the 21st Century Grant
Built partnerships with a variety of community agencies that included: Food Bank of Contra Costa County and Solano County, Diablo Community Center, TechBridge., and Epsilon Beta Boule Created and opened the Food Pantry at Mount Diablo High School
Implemented leadership development of students through programs such as: Epsilon Beta Boule Scholars Program, Teen Garden Corps, SAT preparation, and Service Learning
Promoted students leadership by forming youth lead groups such as Black Student Union, African Dance Group, and fitness classes.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Pacific University
8.2011
Bachelors of Science - Sociology and Business Administration
University of Oregon
12.2009
Skills
Licensing Regulations and Compliance for contracts
Policy Development for Child Welfare Department
Proposal Development for Families First Prevention Services Grant
Performance monitoring for staff
Timeline
Social Services Program Manager
Salt River Pima, Indian Community
12.2017 - Current
Social Worker II, Investigator
Salt River Pima, Indian Community
11.2015 - 12.2017
Investigator III
Department of Child Safety
07.2013 - 11.2015
Group Home Manager
Sunshine Residential, Inc
11.2012 - 05.2013
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Substitute
Junior High
08.2012 - 05.2013
Site Coordinator
Mount Diablo High School After School Program
08.2011 - 08.2012
Master of Arts - Teaching
Pacific University
Bachelors of Science - Sociology and Business Administration
Social Services Program Manager at Sokaogon Chippewa Community Mole Lake Band Of Lake Superior Chippewa IndiansSocial Services Program Manager at Sokaogon Chippewa Community Mole Lake Band Of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians