Christopher Newman
Montague,MA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Domestic Violence Program Specialist with a proven track record at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Expert in project management and skill development, adept at elevating service delivery and operational success through innovative solutions and comprehensive performance evaluations. Support day-to-day program operations with expertise in records management and resource coordination. Skillfully meet diverse needs and address issues to maintain efficiency and program outreach. Demonstrated success in building long-lasting relationships. Devoted professional proactively and quickly identifies best course of action for given scenarios. Confident handling tasks independently and in teams with highly organized approach to work. Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing best possible service.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Domestic Violence Program Specialist
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
10.2016 - Current
- Program planning, development and contract management for domestic violence programs in the Western, Central and Boston Regions.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Provided training and technical assistance to funded vendors of domestic violence services.
- Managed budgets and resources for successful execution of both state and federally funded programs.
- Monitored program performance closely to evaluate areas requiring intervention or adjustment, making data-informed decisions that contributed positively towards overall results.
Program Coordinator III
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families
08.2008 - 09.2016
- Maintained detailed records of program activities, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Managed budgets and resources for successful execution of both state and federally funded programs simultaneously.
- Monitored performance metrics closely to evaluate areas requiring intervention or adjustment, making data-informed decisions that contributed positively towards overall results.
Site Coordinator
YWCA of Western Massachusetts
07.1999 - 07.2008
- Responsible for maintaining and accepting referrals, conducting intakes, case management, scheduling of visits and/or exchanges, collecting program fees, court reports, and quarterly reporting to Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.
- Responsible for scheduling, training, and supervising staff, volunteers, interns and security to cover all necessary duties during supervised visitations and/or monitored exchanges.
- Developed and enforced site policies and procedures that promote both survivor safety and offender accountability.
Assistant Program Coordinator
Youth Opportunities Upheld, Inc.
12.1998 - 07.1999
- Provided local District, Superior and Juvenile courts with alternative model to traditional sentencing models.
- Interviewing, placed, and tracked both adult and juvenile offenders enrolled in program and provided reports to offender's respective Probation Departments.
- Determined eligibility for individual or group supervised community service placements.
- Referred, placed, and tracked more serious offenders with Office of Community Corrections for group supervised community service placements.
Family Support Clinician
YOU, Inc.
12.1997 - 12.1998
- Provided home-based short and long-term services that assist families in expanding their support network, strengthening their coping strategies and helping to manage crises.
- Assisted families with assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, parenting skills, connection to individual and family therapy, violence prevention, transportation, medication compliance monitoring, and family enrichment activities.
- Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized treatment plans.
Residential Counselor
Tri-County Youth Programs
07.1996 - 12.1997
- Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining calm environment.
- Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
- Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
- Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH05.1996
Skills
- Skill Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Performance Assessments
- Project Management
- Program Management
- Resource Management
- Vendor Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Expense Tracking
- Grant Writing
Accomplishments
Commonwealth's Citation Award for Outstanding Performance - May 4, 2011
- Attainment of high priority agency objectives and core practice values;
- Exceptional managerial skills and accomplishments;
- Organizational and/or communication achievements;
- Exemplary leadership, and;
- Achievement of significant improvements in productivity and/or savings in agency operations.
Worcester Community Connections Certificate of Recognition - June 24, 2009
- Recognized for invaluable contributions to Worcester Community Connections and the Domestic Violence Action Group.
Timeline
Senior Domestic Violence Program Specialist
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
10.2016 - Current
Program Coordinator III
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families
08.2008 - 09.2016
Site Coordinator
YWCA of Western Massachusetts
07.1999 - 07.2008
Assistant Program Coordinator
Youth Opportunities Upheld, Inc.
12.1998 - 07.1999
Family Support Clinician
YOU, Inc.
12.1997 - 12.1998
Residential Counselor
Tri-County Youth Programs
07.1996 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Franklin Pierce University
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