Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Dawn Lenz

Freehold,NJ

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Operations

IEP Youth Services, Inc.
01.2010 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
  • Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
  • Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement.
  • Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
  • Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.

Program Director, Project Stepping Stone

IEP Youth Services, Inc.
06.2006 - Current
  • Created Transitional Living Program for 18-21 year old homeless youth.
  • Recruited and trained staff to upgrade collective team skills.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Maintained and updated project related documents.
  • Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
  • Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
  • Supervised MSW interns to assist with skill development and learning.

Treatment Coordinator

IEP Youth Services, Inc.
01.2000 - 06.2006
  • Case Managed multiple Host Home Foster Families and over 12 youth at a time in Treatment Program.
  • Served as a liaison between clients, clinical staff, families and external specialists during time in program for collaborative care efforts.
  • Advocated and Coordinated needs of all clients and families.

Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
05.1999

Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Studies

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
12.1994

Skills

  • Program Leadership
  • Staff Development
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Group and Individual instruction

Certification

  • Certificate Program in Nonprofit and Public Management Rutgers School of Social Work 2013
  • Seminar in Field Instruction Kean University 2015
  • Youth Thrive: Adolescent Protective Factors NJ Department of Children and Families 2016
  • The Nurtured Heart Approach Rutgers University 2018

Timeline

Director of Operations

IEP Youth Services, Inc.
01.2010 - Current

Program Director, Project Stepping Stone

IEP Youth Services, Inc.
06.2006 - Current

Treatment Coordinator

IEP Youth Services, Inc.
01.2000 - 06.2006

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Studies

Purdue University

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