Jane Escamilla
6309 Queen Bess Dr., Corpus Christi
Summary
Meticulous Assistant Program Director with a talent for juggling multiple tasks at once and working under stressful circumstances. Over 7 years of experience in team leadership and employee management. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Outstanding problem-solving abilities and an analytical mindset. Proficient in collecting and compiling data and troubleshooting technical difficulties.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
Upbring LSSS Transitional & Long-Term Foster Care
11.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with the Regional Director to manage and supervise administrative and daily program operations for both the Transitional Foster Care and Long Term Foster Care Program
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to 60+ staff members
- Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Established strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for collaborative problem solving.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Led change management initiatives, fostering a positive organizational culture during periods of transition.
- Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
Assistant Program Director
Upbring LSSS Transitional & Long-Term Foster Care
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked closely with the Regional Director to manage and supervise administrative and daily program operations for both the Transitional Foster Care and Long Term Foster Care Program
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to 60+ staff members
- Worked collaboratively with program leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality
- Compiled data program reports and reported issues to higher management
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency
- Encouraged open communications to promote a positive work environment
- Monitored staff performance by conducting evaluations and having 1 on 1 meetings with staff
- Helped Regional Director start and open up the Long Term Foster Care Program
Lead Case Manager
Upbring Transitional Foster Care
12.2017 - 07.2023
- Provided leadership, guidance, and support to 15+ staff members to ensure they had the necessary tools and resources needed to optimize performance and to ensure our clients were receiving the best quality of service
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff
- Ensured all case management services, case files, and service plan outcomes met licensing standards and would successfully pass both ORR and state licensing auditing guidelines
- Conducted performance reviews, identified areas for improvement, and provided supportive feedback to staff
- Maintained database systems and analyzed trends to inform decision-making and program development
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees
Case Manager
Bokenkamp Children's Shelter
07.2014 - 12.2017
- Determined options available to reunify youth with qualified parents, guardians, relatives or other adults, referred to as “sponsors” in a safe and timely manner in accordance with Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) licensing standards
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders including legal providers and immigration court
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in the community
- Participated in workshops, seminars, education programs and other activities that promoted professional growth and development
Youth Care Worker
Bokenkamp Children's Shelter
02.2014 - 07.2014
- Supervised and monitored youth's activities to verify safety and wellbeing
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques and behavior modeling to encourage good behavior
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX08.2012
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Work ethic
- Focused and Driven
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Multitasker; works well under pressure
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Staff Hiring and Evaluations
- Data Management
- Problem-Solving
- Training and Development
- Skilled in Microsoft Office
- Child Placement Management Staff
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Timeline
Program Director
Upbring LSSS Transitional & Long-Term Foster Care
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Program Director
Upbring LSSS Transitional & Long-Term Foster Care
07.2023 - 11.2023
Lead Case Manager
Upbring Transitional Foster Care
12.2017 - 07.2023
Case Manager
Bokenkamp Children's Shelter
07.2014 - 12.2017
Youth Care Worker
Bokenkamp Children's Shelter
02.2014 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Special Education
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
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