Candace Jenkins
Sacamento,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate youth-services professional with 8+ years of experience supporting students, families, and diverse populations through educational advocacy, wellness coordination, program development, and community partnerships. Experienced in supporting foster and homeless youth, coordinating educational transitions, facilitating workshops, connecting youth to resources, and collaborating across child welfare, probation, schools, and community agencies. Certified Wellness Coach since February 2026 and currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Addiction Studies. Committed to equity, resilience, culturally responsive practice, and helping young people thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Program Assistant
Solano County Office of Education
Fairfield, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinate educational and wellness services for foster, homeless, and at-risk youth within the Student and Program Support Department.
- Support youth with school placement, transfer, enrollment, educational transitions, and access to resources while promoting educational stability and student well-being.
- Facilitate collaboration among child welfare, probation, school districts, educators, and community agencies to address student needs and strengthen coordinated support.
- Develop and facilitate youth and family workshops focused on creativity, healthy relationships, faith/purpose, parenting, educational success, and wellness.
- Provide resource navigation and individualized educational support, including assistance connecting youth to postsecondary resources, financial aid/FAFSA support, and community services.
- Collect and analyze program data, maintain records, prepare reports, and support documentation related to program outcomes and educational services.
- Deliver presentations and represent Foster & Homeless Youth Services at school, community, regional, and state events and meetings.
- Coordinate outreach initiatives, resource drives, college/career events, campus activities, and community partnerships that increase access to services and opportunities for youth.
- Advocate for student wellness, resilience, educational rights, and equitable access to supports in collaboration with youth, families, schools, and service providers.
Secretary/Program Analyst
Solano County Office of Education
Fairfield, CA
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Provided advanced administrative and program support, including data collection, organization, reporting, and coordination of program activities.
- Processed and maintained purchasing, fiscal, billing, reimbursement, and related program documentation with attention to accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained confidential records and filing systems and supported accurate, timely recordkeeping.
- Assisted with budget and expenditure tracking, financial reporting, and review of documents for accuracy and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Coordinated workflow, meetings, correspondence, and special projects with staff, administrators, and external partners.
Special Projects Team Member
TruSource Labs
Austin, TX
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Audited and analyzed employment data for accuracy and compliance.
- Supported team initiatives through quality assurance, data validation, and process improvement.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to enhance user experience and information accuracy.
Social Media Technical Agent II
TruSource Labs
Austin, TX
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Audited and maintained data accuracy on Indeed’s website to support job seekers.
- Assisted in developing company social media strategy and compliance checks.
Receptionist & Sourcing Specialist
Volt Workforce Solutions
Austin, TX
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Supported HR and recruitment departments, processed onboarding documents, and maintained compliance files.
- Provided administrative support and coordinated multiple office projects simultaneously.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Addiction Studies
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)
09-2026
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies: Wellness and Development
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CAAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CACommunications
Austin Community College
Austin, TXBusiness Administration & Marketing
DeKalb Technical School
Covington, GASkills
- Youth Advocacy & Educational Support
- Wellness Coordination
- Foster & Homeless Youth Services
- Case Management Support
- Interagency Collaboration
- Workshop & Group Facilitation
- Program Development & Implementation
- Student/Family Resource Navigation
- Educational Rights & Transitions
- FAFSA & Postsecondary Support
- Public Speaking & Presentations
- Data Collection & Reporting
- Record Management & Compliance Documentation
- Community Outreach & Partnerships
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Compassionate and youth-centered approach
- Strong organization and time management
- Culturally responsive and equity-minded practice
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Public speaking and group facilitation
- Community partnership development
Certification
Certified Wellness Coach — February 2026, Group Crisis Intervention Certification
Timeline
Wellness Program Assistant
Solano County Office of Education
01.2023 - Current
Secretary/Program Analyst
Solano County Office of Education
01.2020 - 01.2023
Special Projects Team Member
TruSource Labs
01.2019 - 01.2021
Social Media Technical Agent II
TruSource Labs
01.2016 - 01.2019
Receptionist & Sourcing Specialist
Volt Workforce Solutions
01.2012 - 01.2014
Business Administration & Marketing
DeKalb Technical School
Communications
Austin Community College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Solano Community College
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies: Wellness and Development
Solano Community College
Bachelor’s Degree - Addiction Studies
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)