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, NJ05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Studies
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12.1994
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