Chamon L. Williams
Social Services Director
Houma,LA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Services Director
Catholic Charities, Inc.
Ridgeland, MS
04.2024 - Current
- Maintaining social services the agency offers for Veterans, Housing, Disaster, and Parish Ministry.
- Responsible for matters pertaining to management, staffing, and budgets.
- Assess community needs, establishing priorities to develop appropriate programs.
- Provide consultation to the Director of Compliance regarding identified training needs.
- Participate in the agency strategic planning committee.
- Supervise program directors under Community Services umbrella providing direction and oversight including financial viability to assure maintenance of quality professional work.
Executive Director
Catholic Charities Houma-Thibodaux
Houma, LA
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
- Established strategic direction and goals to accomplish objectives.
- Promoted public awareness of mission through outreach, advocacy and online presence.
- Informed board and committee about trends, issues and activities to facilitate policy-making.
- Assessed potential collaboration opportunities to enhance organizational value and improve efficiency.
- Reviewed and approved annual operating and capital budgets for company.
- Recruited, hired and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
- Ensures agency fulfills the mission to advocate for justice in social structures.
- Set organization direction and developed strategies and tactics to fulfill mission.
Parish Social Ministry, Diocesan Director
Catholic Charities, Inc.
Jackson, MS
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Coordinated communication with Catholic Charities staff and local parishes.
- Met regularly with program stakeholders to make program adjustments and assess progress.
- Provided emergency assistance to support housing stability within 65 counties.
- Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership for employees.
- Monitored program operations for compliance with policies and procedures, applicable standards and relevant contractual policy.
- Initiated and set goals for programs according to strategic objectives of organization.
Violence Against Women Program Director
Catholic Charities, Inc.
Jackson, MS
10.2018 - 05.2022
- Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership for workers.
- Supervise outreach staff responsible for identifying veterans whom are victims of domestic violence
- Streamlined coordination to ensure that veterans are connected with stable housing
- Formulates data of demographics, and current trends for reporting purposes.
- Initiated and set goals for programs according to strategic objectives of organization.
Emergency Solutions Housing, Program Director
Catholic Charities, Inc.
Jackson, MS
06.2018 - 05.2022
- Direct supervisor of staff serving homeless individuals within 17 counties of Mississippi
- Responsible for data management and tracking financial expenditures
- Submit quarterly and monthly reports to the funding source and the agency.
- Met regularly with program stakeholders to make program adjustments and assess progress.
Supportive Services for Veterans, Program Director
Catholic Charities, Inc.
Jackson, MS
06.2013 - 05.2022
- Direct supervisor of Supportive Services for Veteran Families staff serving low-income veterans within 65 counties of Mississippi
- Coordinate resources and referrals with the local Veteran Affairs Medical Centers
- Case management, assisting clients with budget counseling and obtaining benefits
- Maintain data records and financial expenditures.
- Initiated and set goals for programs according to strategic objectives of organization.
- Collected key program data and analysis to support continuous improvement.
- Hired and developed staff members to collaboratively achieve program goals.
- Fostered community connections and networks, driving collaborations with local organizations and businesses.
Program Director
Catholic Charities, Inc, Disaster Response
Jackson, MS
06.2009 - 05.2022
- Collaborate with Catholic Charities USA for disaster relief, and submit quarterly reports.
- Manage disaster response within designated 65 counties.
- Develop a plan to advance the agency’s goals of providing Disaster Response and develop community resources.
- Develop appropriate Disaster Response team.
- Develop policies and procedures, case management files, and all other practical organizational tools.
- Develop agency and diocesan disaster response plan.
- Educate and mobilize volunteers to use their skills to enhance Catholic Charities response to consumers.
Veteran Reintegration Program, Program Coordinator
Catholic Charities, Inc
Jackson, MS
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Direct supervisor of staff aiding homeless veterans with obtaining employment within 5 counties of Mississippi
- Ensure that veterans enrolled into the program or connected to stable housing
- Maintain data records and review case files
- Submit quarterly reports to the funding source and agency.
Disaster Response, Case Manager
Catholic Charities, Inc
Jackson, MS
01.2008 - 05.2009
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Assist hurricane survivors with the transitional phase into permanent housing
- Maintain and complete accurate case records for each client
- Inform clients of resources in local area
- Navigate the complexities of the Coordinated Assistance Network (CAN) database completing data entry.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
Disaster Outreach Case Manager
Catholic Social Services
Houma, LA
12.2005 - 12.2007
- Managed designated Tri-Parish area consisting of Terrebonne, Lafourche, and St. Mary Parishes.
- Focusing on assisting with the transitional phase from shelters into permanent housing.
- Assist Hurricane survivors with obtaining benefits and connecting to local resources.
- Developed budgets to aid in clients maintaining stable housing.
- Navigate the complexities of the Coordinated Assistance Network (CAN) database completing data entry.
- Maintain and complete accurate case records for each client.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice/Sociology
Dillard University
New Orleans, LASkills
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Team Leadership, Training and Development
- Compliance and Regulations
- Policy Development
- Operational Analysis
- Organizational Development
- Annual Planning
Additional Information
- Referrals available upon request.
Timeline
Community Services Director
Catholic Charities, Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Executive Director
Catholic Charities Houma-Thibodaux
05.2022 - 03.2023
Parish Social Ministry, Diocesan Director
Catholic Charities, Inc.
06.2020 - 05.2022
Violence Against Women Program Director
Catholic Charities, Inc.
10.2018 - 05.2022
Emergency Solutions Housing, Program Director
Catholic Charities, Inc.
06.2018 - 05.2022
Veteran Reintegration Program, Program Coordinator
Catholic Charities, Inc
07.2014 - 06.2016
Supportive Services for Veterans, Program Director
Catholic Charities, Inc.
06.2013 - 05.2022
Program Director
Catholic Charities, Inc, Disaster Response
06.2009 - 05.2022
Disaster Response, Case Manager
Catholic Charities, Inc
01.2008 - 05.2009
Disaster Outreach Case Manager
Catholic Social Services
12.2005 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice/Sociology
Dillard University
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