Danette L Brown
Baton Rouge,Louisiana
Summary
A highly accomplished, outcome-oriented Social Worker and Public Health Professional with a broad background in providing top-notch leadership and services within nonprofit and governmental sectors. Expert in planning and setting long-term strategic plans and optimizing organizational efficiency. Exceptional program/project management skills, including oversight of multi-million-dollar budgets, contracts/grants, human capital, and consultant/vendor resources.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Administrator - Ryan White
City Of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2019 - Current
- Establishes operating and administrative policies and procedures of Ryan White and other HIV/AIDS programs to assure efficient program operation
- Manages all aspects of the request for proposals and contract processes for the procurement of HIV/AIDS related core services
- Monitors and evaluates sub-recipients and their service delivery systems for compliance with funding requirements; provides technical assistance to sub-recipients; makes appropriate recommendations for adjustments to ensure an optimum level of service and adherence to public health guidelines
- Conducts site visits and develops and implements corrective action plans, if needed
- Reviews budget and financial reports for compliance with funding regulations
- Assists in preparing for and achieving compliance with any local, state or federal audit of services including, but not limited to, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
- Provides administrative leadership in planning, designing, and evaluating of all components of Ryan White and other HIV/AIDS programs
- Developed the Ryan White Ending the HIV Epidemic Grant program from ground up, laying out framework and defining roles.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Developed highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
Linkage And Adherence Supervisor
Louisiana Dept Of Health HIV/STD Program
New Orleans, LA
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Direct and coordinate HIV Linkage/Adherence active activities with the Louisiana STD/HIV Program (SHP) prevention, services, surveillance, data management, and evaluation units
- Oversee the completion of federal progress reports on all linkage/adherence activities as required by existing grants/funders or for other programmatic purposes
- Spearhead and mentor subordinate staff to develop their competencies and achieve their highest level of potential and supervise a team of 12 full-time employees
- Render high level of technical assistance and training to sub recipients which include; medical clinics, hospitals, private medical practices, AIDS Service Organizations (ASOs) and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) on issues, protocols, and efforts related to Linkage/Adherence to HIV medical care and other related HIV issues
- Serve as an advocate for HIV/AIDS programs and represents the Dept of Health before community groups, funding sources, boards, and committees
Division Director
Community Services, Volunteers Of America Greater Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Directly responsible for HUD's Continuum of Care Housing Program's (CoC's); Housing Opportunities for People with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA), Dept of Children and Family Services- Homeless Initiative Program (HIP), Ryan White Part A; Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) Programs, and the Drop-In Center Day Shelter for individuals who are homeless
- Manage programs in compliance with State, Federal, and agency standards, guidelines and policies to ensure a compliant and effective program, keeping up to date on all regulatory changes
- Supervise program practices in compliance with all funding sources
- Formulate annual program budgets; provide recommendations on program design, customer needs, budget trends and staffing patterns for all programs
- Submit fiscal and program reports for all programs to fiscal office, funding source and agency governing board in a timely manner
- Responds proactively to audit findings, programmatic challenges and issues; coordinates responses and reports to auditors and federal/state governmental entities
- Monitors compliance with all guidelines
- Supervises assigned personnel, including front line supervisors, program coordinators, Medical Case Managers, and Behavioral Health Counselors
- Prepares and submits grant proposals
- Develops programs to create community awareness of service availability
Louisiana Co-Chair, Black AIDS Institute
, Louisiana
05.2012 - 02.2017
- Developed, prepared and coordinated a successful proposal to Black AIDS Institute for Louisiana BTAN Network for implementation of a city and state-specific strategic plan and project that responds to the HIV science and treatment needs of the local community
- Linked minorities with HIV/AIDS into care and treatment, strengthen local and national leadership, connect influential peers, raises HIV science and treatment literacy in minority communities, and advocate for policy change and research priorities
- Provided local and national training to help ensure that Local Network participants have a baseline of information that allows for the development and implementation of local projects that are responsive to the community needs and mobilize peer advocacy
- Targeted organizations with a history of providing HIV prevention services in Minority communities who want to increase their capacity around science and treatment and provide specific leadership and project management for assigned mobilization activities and programs
- Provided educational programming to Allied Health Professionals (i.e
- Medical Case Managers, Peer Navigators, Prevention Specialist, Nurses, Social Workers, etc.) to increase scientific knowledge and influence HIV biomedical interventions to ensure accurate, up-to-date scientific information was communicated to key stakeholders
Program Director
Volunteers Of America Greater Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Review, update, and develop policies related to the development and implementation of HIV services at Volunteers of America as well as ensuring the agency's compliance with HIV confidentiality laws
- Coordinate with Case Manager Supervisor to ensure the provision of comprehensive medical case management services to all HIV positive patients
- Managed Ryan White Part A, MAI, and HOPWA award administered by the City of Baton Rouge from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for the care and treatment of uninsured/underinsured people living with HIV/AIDS
- Provides leadership to HIV Services Department staff, ensuring an interdisciplinary model of care and effective teamwork
- Conducts weekly staff meetings and weekly team meetings and coordinates the monthly HIV Services Management Team meeting
- Responsible for annual federal grant writing, reporting, budget development and monitoring, and attending local, State, and Federal technical assistance meetings
- Other responsibilities include contract monitoring and setting short and long-term program goals and objectives
- Directly supervise sixteen staff members
HOPWA Housing Information Specialist
Volunteers Of America Greater Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2012 - 02.2014
- Routinely work with other professionals in the community who represent medical, educational, legal, and social services agencies in the pursuit of appropriate housing services for mutual clients
- Provide financial planning and budgeting assistance to individuals and families
- Provide community based housing advocacy, search assistance and information services for the purpose of either placement into housing or homeless prevention programs
- Provide housing and financial counseling to clients and their families
- Conduct six and twelve month follow-ups on all housing referrals
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive housing resource guide for 7 Parish Capitol Region
Graduate Intern- Social Worker
Capital City Family Health Clinic
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2011 - 12.2012
- Provide one to one HIV/AIDS, treatment adherence, STD risk reduction and substance abuse harm reduction assessment/counseling under supervision of LCSW
- Furnish referrals for needed services such as primary care, drug treatment, housing, and benefits
- Provide data and demographics of client services to Director of Case Management & Treatment Adherence on a weekly basis; Stay current on HIV/AIDS information, entitlement policies and procedures, and traditional/alternative treatments
Intensive Medical Case Manager
Volunteers Of America Greater Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial (medical, mental health, & behavioral) assessments
- Coordinating, referring and linking clients with additional services e.g
- Housing support, substance abuse, mental health treatment, Prescription Assistance Programs (PAP's), job referral, etc
- As needed
- Monitoring & evaluating client's status with care plans through face to face and non-face to face visits; Coordinating client care with physicians and other service providers
- Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; participating in quality reviews; reporting needed changes
- Educates applicants/clients by explaining program requirements, options, interpretations, and determination
- Verifies client's continued eligibility by reviewing and verifying updated information in client's file
- Maintain accurate record keeping and reporting, case plans; assess client's eligibility for any/all medication and medical assistance benefits
- Process Medicaid, Medicare, and other benefits assistance programs in which clients are eligible
- Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
Graduate Intern Social Worker
Cenikor Foundation Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2011 - 07.2011
- Work in conjunction with offender's family, significant other, or other identified individual or organization to assist offender in receiving optimum treatment services
- Work in conjunction with Treatment Team members to facilitate an optimum environment for offender recovery
- Provides substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training; participates in offender orientation, educational and individual and process counseling groups in compliance with program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures
- Participates in the Individual Treatment Plan based on the severity and characteristics of the offender as determined by the comprehensive assessment, review of collateral information, and the Clinical interview
- Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques
Sexual Health Peer Educator
Southern University - SiHLE Project
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2008 - 08.2009
Education
Master of Science - Social Work (Macro Practice)
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, La05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Social Work (Generalist)
Southern University Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA08.2009
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Strategic Leadership
- Program Development and Management
- Risk Management
- Grant Management
- Budget Administration
- Managing and Administering Contracts and Sub-Awards
- Understanding Federal and Non-Federal Requirements
Accomplishments
- "United States Conference on HIV, "A Comprehensive Case Management Approach to Linking and Retaining Hard to Reach Client in Care" National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) New Orleans, LA, September 2013.
- HIV Exemplary Service Award 2014; Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) #11856; 2021 to August 2022
- Certified Mental Health First Aider; May 2020 to May 2022
- Certified African American HIV Instructor; 2019 to Present
- Certified HCV Educator; 2018 to Present
Affiliations
- 2019- Present; Committee Member, Membership and Rules - Louisiana Balance of State Continuum of Care (LABOSCOC)
- 2019- Present; Board Member, Project PEER;
- 2017- Present; Member, The Professional Association of Social Workers and HIV/AIDS
- 2008- Present; Member, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) - Louisiana Chapter
- 2016-2018; Chair, Priority Settings and Resource Allocation- Ryan White Advisory Council
Timeline
Program Administrator - Ryan White
City Of Baton Rouge
07.2019 - Current
Linkage And Adherence Supervisor
Louisiana Dept Of Health HIV/STD Program
12.2018 - 06.2019
Division Director
Community Services, Volunteers Of America Greater Baton Rouge
01.2016 - 12.2018
Program Director
Volunteers Of America Greater Baton Rouge
02.2014 - 01.2016
HOPWA Housing Information Specialist
Volunteers Of America Greater Baton Rouge
06.2012 - 02.2014
Louisiana Co-Chair, Black AIDS Institute
05.2012 - 02.2017
Graduate Intern- Social Worker
Capital City Family Health Clinic
08.2011 - 12.2012
Graduate Intern Social Worker
Cenikor Foundation Inc
01.2011 - 07.2011
Intensive Medical Case Manager
Volunteers Of America Greater Baton Rouge
09.2009 - 06.2012
Sexual Health Peer Educator
Southern University - SiHLE Project
08.2008 - 08.2009
Master of Science - Social Work (Macro Practice)
Southern University At New Orleans
Bachelor of Science - Social Work (Generalist)
Southern University Agricultural & Mechanical College
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