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Chelsey Pengra

Supportive Services Coordinator
Great Falls,MT

Summary

Smart and responsible liaison with strong interest in fostering communication and collaboration. Proactive in identifying issues with utmost confidence in practical solutions. Highly motivated and determined to make meaningful contributions to organization.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Supportive Service Coordinator

Opportunities, Inc.
11.2021 - Current
  • Assisted approximately 700 individual clients in achieving self-sufficiency in their housing stability.
  • Maintained accurate records and full compliance with government regulations and agency guidelines.
  • Initiated contact with appropriate service providers to request referrals and followed up to confirm appointments.
  • Developed productive working relationships with churches, schools, government agencies, property managers, landlords, and charitable organizations.
  • Conducted safety audit for Head Start program.
  • Audited client and child files to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintained accurate records and full compliance with government regulations and agency guidelines
  • Initiated contact with appropriate service providers to request referrals and followed up to confirm appointments
  • Developed productive working relationships with churches, schools, government agencies, and charitable organizations

Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator

CIT Montana
10.2017 - 04.2021
  • Maintained continuous working relationships with all community partners, with specific emphasis on mental health and advocacy partnerships.
  • County Commissioner appointment to Gallatin County Local Advisory Council on Mental Health.
  • Worked with community partners to promote and sustain CIT program.
  • Provide leadership for CIT detention and patrol officers.
  • Interface with stakeholders to problem-solve issues effecting officer and community safety.
  • Monitor state, county and local issues that may affect community crisis services.
  • Responsible for coordinating, organizing and presenting CIT Academy 40-hour standard course, community trainings, and safety training at Montana Law Enforcement Academy.

Detention Sergeant

Gallatin County Detention Center
02.2014 - 04.2021
  • Involved in program development, implementation, and evaluation informed by local, state, federal law, and best practices.
  • Supervision of and responsibility for up to 200 inmates and detention staff to ensure safety and security.
  • Enhancing public safety through officer supervision, including skill development geared towards de-escalation, evidence-based techniques, legal parameters, and best practices.
  • Development and maintenance of relationships with outside agencies (mental health stakeholders, community resources, and other law enforcement agencies) to address complex problems.
  • Resource referral aimed at reducing and preventing harmful effects of criminality on the community.
  • Procured supplies with a keen eye on budgetary requirements.
  • Provided evaluations, assisted in hiring new recruits, provided staff

Hospital Corpsman Third Class

United States Navy
04.2001 - 04.2006
  • Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
  • Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
  • Managed $160,000 budget for pharmacy and clinic.
  • Honorably discharged awarded Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Good Conduct Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Medal.

Education

Master of Science - Public Administration

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, MT
05.2001 -

Skills

Data-informed decision making

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Timeline

Supportive Service Coordinator

Opportunities, Inc.
11.2021 - Current

Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator

CIT Montana
10.2017 - 04.2021

Detention Sergeant

Gallatin County Detention Center
02.2014 - 04.2021

Master of Science - Public Administration

Montana State University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

Montana State University - Bozeman
05.2001 -

Hospital Corpsman Third Class

United States Navy
04.2001 - 04.2006
Chelsey PengraSupportive Services Coordinator