ARIEL YOUNG
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Resilient Program Director with a proactive mindset for meeting and exceeding tasks. Prevents issues using creative, hands-on solutions built on deep understanding of successful organizational practices. Known for effective support and dynamic leadership. Skilled Assistant Expertise in program management and development. Proficient in administrative skills and training. Strong knowledge in LGBTQ and TGNC population.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
Ali Forney Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted needs assessments and developed program objectives.
- Created and implemented new policies and procedures for the program.
- Developed strategic plans to ensure successful program operations.
- Organized and facilitated team meetings, workshops, and events.
- Provided leadership in developing innovative approaches to meet program goals.
- Directed staff training on technical aspects of programming activities.
- Recruited, hired, trained, supervised, coached, evaluated, and disciplined personnel.
- Ensured compliance with organizational standards and applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintained communication with clients throughout their involvement in the program.
- Facilitated staff meetings and educational work sessions to strengthen staff competencies.
- Oversaw administrative support staff to facilitate day-to-day program activities.
Assistant Director of Transitional Housing
All Forney Center
New York, NY
10.2019 - Current
- Provides administrative oversight for the program, including site visit audit preparation and facilitation
- Supervises the Overnight Supervisor and provide support to all Youth Counselors
- Helps to plan and facilitate weekly staff meetings and trainings
- Provides on-call assistance and coverage to YCs as needed on a rotational schedule, including weekends
- Conducts crisis counseling, mediation, and group activities and day programming for residents
- Coordinate Life Coach Program, including trainings, Life Retreats, and other duties as needed.
Overnight Supervisor of Emergency Housing
All Forney Center
New York, NY
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Provide support to primary Youth Counselors on duty
- Help maintain consistency in delivery of services and with regards to programmatic policies
- Assist in the hiring and training of new Youth Counselors
- Monitor and supervise youth residing in shelter to provide a safe, clean and secured environment
- Maintain a safe, respectful, hospitable and professional atmosphere
- Create, distribute, and maintain monthly staffing schedule
- Collect, approve, and transmit timesheets to HR
- Maintain on-call responsibility during the week and approximately 2 weekends a month, filling and/or covering shifts as needed
- Facilitate groups, activities and trainings as needed
- Attend weekly staff meetings, treatment meetings, and supervision.
Youth Counselor
Ali Forney Center
New York, NY
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Monitor and supervise youth in program to provide a safe, clean and secure environment
- Maintain a safe, respectful, hospitable, and professional atmosphere
- Provide personal behavioral counseling and referrals
- Facilitate groups or activities as needed
- Prepare and supervise meals
- Help maintain consistency in delivery of services and with regards to programmatic policies
- Document daily services, maintain client charts, progress notes, and group notes
- Communicate with treatment team, IT and Facilities, and program supervisors
- Attend mandatory staff meetings and regular supervision.
Education
Certified - Dialysis Technology
Queens Borough Community College Vocational School
06.2014
Skills
- Project Organization
- Training and Development
- Administrative Functions
- Counseling and Mediation
- Policy Development
- Meeting Facilitation
- Strategic Planning
- Issue and conflict resolution
- Team management
- Mental Health Crisis Deescalation
- Program Management
- Policy And Procedure Improvements
- Hiring And Recruitment Knowledge
- Team Training And Development
Accomplishments
- Colombia Developing Leaders Program 2023
Timeline
Program Director
Ali Forney Center
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Transitional Housing
All Forney Center
10.2019 - Current
Overnight Supervisor of Emergency Housing
All Forney Center
01.2018 - 09.2019
Youth Counselor
Ali Forney Center
09.2017 - 01.2018
Certified - Dialysis Technology
Queens Borough Community College Vocational School