CAMILLE JOHNSTON

Program Consultant provides expertise and guidance to organizations that run programs aimed at transitioning youth into adulthood, supporting Limited English Proficiency individuals, and managing Foster Care Assessment Programs. Responsible for assessing the effectiveness of existing programs, identifying areas for improvement, and providing recommendations for enhancing the overall quality and impact of these initiatives. This involves developing strategies for program enhancement, providing training to staff, and ensuring that the programs align with best practices and relevant WAC's and RCW's. Additionally, improving initiatives to better serve the needs of the target populations. As well as

• Gather, document, and model data to assess business trends, improving decision-making processes by 25%
• Evaluate current processes and develop improvement plans, resulting in 15% increase in operational efficiency
• Produce detailed reports for business decisions, enhancing data-driven strategy implementation using Power BI

• Met with project stakeholders on weekly basis to assess progress and adjust.
• Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
• Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions
• Managed over 15 staff and supervisors to support youth needing night to night placement.

• Managed 3-5 staff handling emergent child safety needs, reducing response time by 40%
• Implemented data tracking system for after-hours service utilization, leading to 25% improvement in resource allocation
• Developed and maintained partnerships with local agencies, resulting in a 50% increase in available emergency resources

• Cultivated strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills and genuine concern for their needs

• Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
• Interviewed children, family members, medical personnel, and law enforcement to gain valuable information for each case.
• Devised and implemented safety plans for children suspected as victims of abuse or neglect.
• Assessed each child's unique needs and coordinated delivery of appropriate services and resources.
• Managed to complete safety assessment within 30 days and complete investigation within 90 day period.

• Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies, and programs through departmental staff.
• Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
• Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
• Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
• Managed to implement strategies to improve ongoing casework by 20%.

• Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
• Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
• Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
• Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
• Managed to activate services within 45 days of client's initial assessment and agreement to services.

• Engaged and interacted with 10 -15 youth, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
• Supervised individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence, and structure.
• Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem
• Facilitated workshops and classes on anger management, life skills and drug and alcohol prevention
• Created and implemented individualized plans for individual youth
• Prepared, processed, and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
• Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
• Observed and supervised 20-30 inmates throughout visits, mealtime, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
• Completed 100% safety checks in youth cottages and outside campus.

• Coached 3-5 team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
• Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
• Researched industry best practices in support of training development and program content
• Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals