ALEXSIS GLENN (she/her)
Los Angeles, CA (land Of Gabrielino/Tongva Peoples)
Summary
Accomplished Children’s Services Administrator at Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, skilled in driving program development and fostering community engagement. Successfully led housing programs, family preservation initiatives, and LGBTQ+ projects, significantly improving SOGIE data documentation while expanding outreach efforts. Exceptional analytical decision-making and interpersonal skills enhance capabilities in policy analysis and strategic project oversight. Aiming to leverage expertise to further enhance service delivery and community impact.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Children’s Services Administrator (CSA) I
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
Los Angeles, USA
10.2023 - Current
- Directs program activities for LGBTQ+ initiatives across the county.
- Collaborated on the redesign of SOGIE data documentation for CDSS Child Welfare system.
- Develops technical assessment tools for annual contractor evaluations.
- Facilitates case consultations addressing the needs of LGBTQ+ contractors and DCFS regional employees.
- Delivered learning pathways related to LGBTQ+ for existing DCFS staff and countywide leaders.
- Delivered key program design strategies for expanding LGBTQ+ Program implementation through input and feedback on multiple SOWs.
- Prepares comprehensive proposals such as Contract Management Services Requests.
- Regularly delivered professional reports tailored to executive decision-making.
- Produced an SBAR report to strengthen the LGBTQ+ program's talent pipeline.
- Facilitated creation of year-end program evaluations by LGBTQ+ contractors, enabling systematic assessment and documentation of outcomes.
- Implemented a comprehensive budgetary oversight tool for LGBTQ+ contractors, ensuring consistent financial management.
Children Services Administrator (CSA) I
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
Los Angeles, USA
07.2014 - 09.2023
- Crafted a Memorandum of Understanding facilitating Section 8 vouchers for children and families, acting as Family Preservation Housing Liaison.
- Played a key role in creating the inaugural DCFS LGBTQ+ Children and Non-minor Dependents Policy.
- Conducted monthly oversight of contracted Family Preservation agencies, ensuring budgets over $1 million adhered to compliance standards.
- Ensured high standards in Family Preservation program operations.
- Played a key role in formulating diverse SOWs, such as those for the LGBTQ+ community and family preservation initiatives.
- Offered crucial input for assigning roles to incoming Family Preservation team members.
- Facilitated case discussions for both Family Preservation contractors and regional DCFS personnel.
- Enhanced SOGIE competency and awareness among staff and contracted providers through specialized training.
- Implemented an improved program for expanding and collecting SOGIE data more effectively.
- Reviewed expenditure and invoice records each month, enhancing the accuracy of financial reports.
- Increased program compliance by aligning Family Preservation services with Department Strategies.
- Generated accurate and punctual administrative reports, highlighting both high achievements and needs for additional support.
- Developed virtual technical review tools, boosting accuracy and efficiency of reviews.
Team Decision Making (TDM)/Child and Family Team (CFT) Facilitator
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
Compton, USA
10.2009 - 07.2014
- Led 9-12 weekly family engagement sessions.
- Assisted families in formulating sustainable resolutions for frequent challenges, including but not limited too access to concrete supports, housing needs and address food insecurity needs.
- Analyzed and addressed specific family needs.
- Collaborated to identify major development opportunities for families.
Supervising Children’s Social Worker (SCSW), Continuing Services
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
Compton, USA
01.2007 - 01.2008
Children’s Social Worker (CSW), III
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
Los Angeles, USA
01.2002 - 01.2007
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Paine College
Augusta, GACertificate - Gender and Sexuality: Diversity and Inclusion
University of Pittsburg
Certified LEAN Specialist -
Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE)
Skills
- Program Development and Implementation
- Community Engagement
- Policy Analysis
- Equity Champion
- Contract Monitoring and Management
- Program Manager
- Expert Case Consultation
- Team Facilitation Skills
- Skill Development
- Strategic Project Oversight
- Program Expansion
- Compliance Assurance
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Interpersonal Relationship Development
- SOGIE Data Documentation Development
- Effective Problem-Solving Skills
- Analytical Decision Making
- Effective Communication Abilities
- Effective Organizational Skills
- Creating Comprehensive RFPs and SOWs
- Skilled in MS Office Tools
- CWS/CMS
Pronouns
She/Her/Hers
Websites
Publicspeakingengagements
- Edgy Conference: We Say Gay 2024, Keynote Speaker, From Rainbow Warrior to Alley Extraordinaire: Navigating the Intersection of Lived Experience and Professional LGBTQ+ Advocacy
- Cal State Los Angeles, Department of Social Work: Human Behavior in the Social Environment II 2024, Guest Lecturer, LGBTQ+ Presentation: See Me, Hear Me, This is Me
- Free Mom Hugs 2022, Documentary Subject Matter Expert, Free Mom Hugs: Purple Paladin Award
- Kaiser Permanente 2021, Panelist, SOCAL Transgender Care Program Listening Session
- Department of Mental Health, Speakers Bureau Multicultural Community Conference 2021, Panelist, We’re Here, We’re Queer: Moving Towards an Inclusive and Affirming Public Mental Health System
Key Areas of Expertise
- Program Development and Implementation
- Community Engagement
- Policy Analysis
- Equity Champion
- Contract Monitoring and Management
- Program Manager
- Case Consultation
- Team Facilitation Skills
- Training & Development
- Project Leadership
- Program Expansion
- Compliance Assurance
- Data Reporting
- Collaborative Relationship Building
- SOGIE Data Documentation Development
- Problem & Conflict Resolution
- Creative & Analytical Thinking
- Exceptional Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Writing Effective RFP’s and SOW’s
- MS Office Applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint
- CWS/CMS
Timeline
Children’s Services Administrator (CSA) I
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
10.2023 - Current
Children Services Administrator (CSA) I
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
07.2014 - 09.2023
Team Decision Making (TDM)/Child and Family Team (CFT) Facilitator
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
10.2009 - 07.2014
Supervising Children’s Social Worker (SCSW), Continuing Services
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
01.2007 - 01.2008
Children’s Social Worker (CSW), III
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
01.2002 - 01.2007
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Paine College
Certificate - Gender and Sexuality: Diversity and Inclusion
University of Pittsburg
Certified LEAN Specialist -
Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE)
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