Baljit Hundal
Madera,CA
Summary
Senior Consultant with over 15 years of comprehensive management experience overseeing daily operations of public and private health and human service programs. Hardworking and versatile professional well-versed in executing business strategies, preparing and implementing business plans and overseeing financial performance with the community needs and clients' issues in mind.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Consultant
Integrated Human Services Group
05.2023 - Current
- Key Current and Past Clients: Multiple county agencies (Sacramento, Stanislaus, Nevada, Alameda, and Madera), Chief Probation Officers of California, California State Association of Public Administrators, Public Guardians, Public Conservators
- Specialized Health & Human Services Consulting for programs serving all vulnerable populations including Child Welfare, Adult and Aging, Homeless, and Behavioral Health
- Provide strategic consulting services to health and human services agencies at local and state levels
- Lead Medi-cal Program implementation projects, supporting counties and CBO's across the state.
- Develop comprehensive prevention planning strategies and coordinate CSA/SIP initiatives
- Facilitate cross-sector collaboration for state and federal program compliance
- Design and deliver customized training programs for leadership and staff teams
Consultant
Independant
04.2023 - Current
- Specialized Health & Human Services Consulting for programs serving all vulnerable populations including Child Welfare, Adult and Aging, Homeless, and Behavioral Health
- Key Current and Past Clients: Child and Family Policy Institute of California (CFPIC), California Welfare Directors Association (CWDA), and Central California Area Social Services Consortium (CCASSC)
Contract Instructor/trainer
Various
, CA
01.2016 - Current
- Deliver Child Welfare Social Worker Core and Child Welfare Supervisor Core training programs throughout California
- Develop and facilitate customized training curricula for health and human service programs
- Provide executive coaching and leadership development for senior management teams
- Conduct specialized training on regulatory compliance, program management, and professional development
Division Director
Mariposa County Health and Human Services Agency
Mariposa, CA
07.2019 - 04.2023
- Provided executive oversight for integrated Health and Human Services operations serving 18,000+ county residents
- Oversee the coordination, integration, and direction of all services within an assigned Division- Human Services or Health Services
- Served as Local Mental Health Director and Child Welfare Director
- Ensure all programs are delivered according to professional standards and State and Federal guidelines
- Created a culture of Accountability and Continuous Quality Improvement with results management, people management, employee and organizational engagement, exercising organizational and community influence and managing change
- CalAIM Lead working closely with Managed Care Plans on local implementation
- Ensured 100% compliance with professional standards and state/federal guidelines across all programs
- Led organizational change management initiatives improving service delivery and employee engagement
Social Services Deputy Director
HHSA, Mariposa County Health & Human Services Agency
Mariposa, CA
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Managed comprehensive social services portfolio including Child Welfare, Adult Protective Services, IHSS, and Public Guardian/Conservator programs
- Served as County Child Welfare Director overseeing services for vulnerable children and families
- Successfully implemented Continuum of Care Reform (CCR-AB 403) in partnership with Behavioral Health and Probation
- Coordinated multi-agency collaboration resulting in improved service integration and outcomes
- Developed and executed annual budgets, personnel management strategies, and program evaluation frameworks
- Analyzed proposed legislation and regulations, providing impact assessments and implementation recommendations
- Represented department at state and regional meetings, contributing to policy development and best practices
Program Administrator
Merced County Human Services Agency
Merced, CA
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Assists with the general management and administration of the Child Welfare Department in the Social Services Division
- Assist with fiscal management, personnel management, and program planning and evaluation
- Plans, organizes, directs, manages, and coordinates the operations, programs, and services of an assigned group of units within the Division
- Participates in the responsibility for selection, supervision, training, and evaluation of unit staff
- Serves as a resource for interpretation of Federal and State laws regarding social service programs; has a major role in the development, administration, and control of the Division budget
- Assists with the preparation and presentation of grant applications
- Develops, monitors, and evaluates social service programs
- Consults with staff regarding problems with complex social service cases and delivery of services
- Coordinate and collaborate with Community partners
Education
Master of Social Work -
California State University
05.2005
Master of Counseling Psychology -
National University
04.1999
Bachelor of Social Work -
California State University
01.1997
Skills
- Community Collaboration and Coordination
- Program/Project Management
- Leadership Development
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Management
- People Management
- Emergency Management Services and Leadership
Timeline
Independent Consultant
Integrated Human Services Group
05.2023 - Current
Consultant
Independant
04.2023 - Current
Division Director
Mariposa County Health and Human Services Agency
07.2019 - 04.2023
Contract Instructor/trainer
Various
01.2016 - Current
Social Services Deputy Director
HHSA, Mariposa County Health & Human Services Agency
01.2016 - 07.2019
Program Administrator
Merced County Human Services Agency
01.2010 - 12.2015
Master of Social Work -
California State University
Master of Counseling Psychology -
National University
Bachelor of Social Work -
California State University