Danielle Dansby
Egg Harbor City,New Jersey
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Internship
Community Mediation Services
Atlantic City, N.J.
05.1999 - 07.1999
- Corresponded with disputants and mediators
- Assisted with peer mediation sessions
- Facilitated community and victim offender mediations
- Assisted in scheduling for disputants and mediators
- Certificate for mediation training.
Contract Administrator 3
Department Of Children And Families
Thorofare, NJ
05.2015 - Current
- Supervise the development, implementation, administration of contracts and assignment of contract work.
- Supervise staff with contracts totaling over 100 million.
- Evaluates employee performance and conduct using the Electronic Performance Assessment Review (ePAR).
- Review and analyze contract budgets and other related documents.
- Supervise the maintenance of records, reports and files.
- Provide policy guidance/assistance to staff to help troubleshoot and develop solutions in approaching contract work.
- Assist management staff in the formulation of new plans and/or policies to help enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of contract work.
- Provide technical budgeting assistance for the Request for Proposal (RFP) committee.
- Ensure that contract documents are submitted in accordance to policy and contract management.
Contract Administrator 2
Department Of Children And Families
Mays Landing, NJ
11.2011 - 05.2015
- Manage approximately 30 contracts totaling over 12 million dollars providing technical assistance and modifications as needed.
- Conduct field visits and review reports to ensure compliance with and adherence to
- Prescribe agency contract/grant policies as well as federal and state regulations; recommending changes when required.
- Prepare and process various contract documents according to current administrative policies and procedures.
- Monitor and review other vendor contracts for compliance and contract requirements.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of contracted services and provide consultation and expertise to using agency management.
- Ensure completion of contract/grant closeout, including final invoice payments.
- Participated on the DCF Request for Proposal (RFP) Committee.
Child Specific Recruiter
Department Of Children And Families
Mays Landing, NJ
01.2009 - 11.2011
- Conduct recruitment for legally free children with the select goal of adoption by mining the family’s record, making life long connections and presenting information in community settings.
- Facilitate monthly meetings with Atlantic and Cape May local offices to track and discuss recruitment of children with the select goal of adoption.
- Coordinate and/or create recruitment events with varies community organizations to develop important relationships and opportunities for recruitment of new adoptive families.
- Using NJ Spirit, track and document the progress of child specific recruitment and monthly team meetings.
- Deliver speeches and/or presentations to define children available for adoption, the adoption process and the role of Division of Child Protection & Permanency.
- Promotion to Family Services Specialist I, December 2009.
In-Community Bachelor's Level Provider
Cape Counseling Services
Cape May Court House, NJ
04.2005 - 08.2010
- Provides clinical behavioral stabilization and support interventions, supportive behavioral counseling, psycho-educational services, behavioral skills training, and advice to children and/or families in community locations.
Resource Support Worker/Recruiter
Department Of Children And Family Services
Atlantic City, NJ
07.2007 - 01.2009
- Screen and evaluate applicants for foster care and adoption using the Office of Licensing manual (OOL).
- Facilitate emergency resource placements matching children with resource families.
- Organize and participate in varies community presentations and events to recruit new resources homes.
Intake Investigator
Department Of Children And Family Services
Atlantic City, NJ
02.2006 - 07.2007
- Acquire significant facts to draw conclusions and determine appropriate action.
- Act as a witness and provides testimony under oath.
- Prepare and maintain reports for court review and case histories containing findings and recommendations.
- Conduct investigations for abuse and neglect referrals within 24 hours; interviewing children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and other collateral parties.
- Promotion to Family Service Specialist II, August 2006.
Family Service Specialist Trainee CaseWorker
Department Of Children And Family Services
Atlantic City, New Jersey
08.2005 - 02.2006
- Identified and reported signs and symptoms of violence, abuse and neglect for immediate intervention and remediation.
- Prepare correspondence; maintain case records, and files.
- Completed in-service training program.
- Maintain caseload and coordinated necessary services for families through using referrals and safety assessment tools.
Victim Witness Advocate
Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office
Mays Landing, N.J.
05.2003 - 08.2005
- Provide referrals for needed services, which may include counseling and social
- Services, HIV testing, and self-help groups
- Respond to questions or concerns regarding the criminal justice system procedures, rules and regulations
- Interview crime victims and witnesses to provide information, advice and assistance
- Accompany victims or witnesses to court to provide support and/or assist with providing statements
- Review cases to notify victims and witnesses of their rights and the case status.
Family Preservation Specialist
Cape Counseling Services
Cape May Court House, NJ
01.2000 - 04.2003
- Provided short-term, intensive, in-home services to families with the goal of preventing out-of-home placement.
- Maintained caseload of two families, seen 5 to 20 hours per week, 4 to 8 weeks.
- Accessible by beeper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Assessed risk and structures interventions with families in order to ensure safety.
Education
Master’s degree - Public Policy and Administration, Management
Rutgers University
Camden, NJ05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, African American Studies, Conflict Resolution
Stockton University
Pomona, NJ12.1999
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Planning and Coordination
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Contract Administrator 3
Department Of Children And Families
05.2015 - Current
Contract Administrator 2
Department Of Children And Families
11.2011 - 05.2015
Child Specific Recruiter
Department Of Children And Families
01.2009 - 11.2011
Resource Support Worker/Recruiter
Department Of Children And Family Services
07.2007 - 01.2009
Intake Investigator
Department Of Children And Family Services
02.2006 - 07.2007
Family Service Specialist Trainee CaseWorker
Department Of Children And Family Services
08.2005 - 02.2006
In-Community Bachelor's Level Provider
Cape Counseling Services
04.2005 - 08.2010
Victim Witness Advocate
Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office
05.2003 - 08.2005
Family Preservation Specialist
Cape Counseling Services
01.2000 - 04.2003
Internship
Community Mediation Services
05.1999 - 07.1999
Master’s degree - Public Policy and Administration, Management
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, African American Studies, Conflict Resolution
Stockton University
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