Brandi Leys
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Experienced human services provider with expertise in education, workforce development, and child welfare.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Career Coach
West Michigan Works-ACSET
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2025 - Current
- Guided youth in career exploration and developed and facilitated employability skills training modules
- Individual career readiness coaching
- Workforce Development Data Validation and entry
Child Welfare Supervisor
D.A. Blodgett-St. John's
Grand Rapids, MI
11.2020 - 11.2024
- Supervision of case management for children and families experiencing the foster care system.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance support services for families.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for caseworkers and support staff.
- Mediated conflicts between families, caseworkers, and external agencies effectively.
- Implemented best practices in child welfare to improve service delivery standards.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff on child welfare policies and procedure
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Pheonix
Grand Rapids05-2013
Skills
- Employability training
- Data validation and entry
- Case management 20 cases
- Community collaboration
- Effective communication
- Workforce readiness
- Group and individual instruction
- Leadership of 5 or more staff
- Trauma Informed Care
- Education advocacy
Timeline
Youth Career Coach
West Michigan Works-ACSET
01.2025 - Current
Child Welfare Supervisor
D.A. Blodgett-St. John's
11.2020 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Pheonix