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Jeffrey Harry

Boise,Idaho

Summary

Diligent community organizer ready to develop outreach and support programs to raise up distressed communities. Creative provider of innovative organizational frameworks. Adept at designing comprehensive planning roadmaps to generate effective and impactful community events and initiatives. Dedicated Community Organizer with 6+ years (1978-1984) of empowering underserved cultures and interests by communicating with local and state governments. Skilled at connecting organizations with powerful allies to solicit real change and effective action. Known for bringing diverse groups together to achieve universally beneficial goals.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified School Social Worker

Kuna School District
08.2007 - 08.2022
  • Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
  • Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
  • Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
  • Collaborated with schools, family services and health care providers to determine services and aid with psychosocial assessments.
  • Created intervention and treatment plans for students in need of assistance.

Certified School Social Worker

Nampa School District
08.1995 - 08.2007
  • Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
  • Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
  • Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
  • Collaborated with schools, family services and health care providers to determine services and aid with psychosocial assessments.

Director of Social Services

Northwest Children's Home: Syringa House
01.1987 - 08.1995
  • Constructed short- and long-term planning to improve client programs.
  • Established preliminary and comprehensive assessment for social service needs of consumers.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
  • Developed department policies and procedures adhering to quality and performance measures.
  • Represented organization at regional meetings with state departments, associations and legislature.

Deputy Director

Harbel Community Organization
02.1982 - 05.1984
  • Determined agenda, developed plans and oversaw implementation of programs and updates.
  • Improved coordination and communications across organization to increase operational efficiency.
  • Liaised between organization and affiliates and managed networking relationships with funders, partners and vendors.
  • Delivered data outcomes to internal and external staff to drive continuous improvement and client engagement.
  • Contributed to short- and long-term strategic planning and identified potential new markets, lines of business and funding opportunities.

Staff Community Organizer

Citizens Organized To Purchase Energy
05.1981 - 02.1982
  • Identified sources of funding to prepare research proposals and submit funding applications.
  • Coordinated and implemented numerous meetings, forums and community events.
  • Conducted meetings with clergy, community leaders and organizational ally leadership.
  • Coordinated volunteer activities and facilitated distribution of promotional and marketing materials.
  • Built strong bonds with local cultural organizations by respecting unique differences and specific societal norms.
  • Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of community.

Education

Master of Public Administration -MPA

Boise State University
Boise, ID
05.2024

Master of Science - Social Work- MSW

University of Maryland School of Social Work
Baltimore, MD
05.1981

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Kent State University
Kent, OH
12.1973

Skills

  • Organizational Abilities

Timeline

Certified School Social Worker

Kuna School District
08.2007 - 08.2022

Certified School Social Worker

Nampa School District
08.1995 - 08.2007

Director of Social Services

Northwest Children's Home: Syringa House
01.1987 - 08.1995

Deputy Director

Harbel Community Organization
02.1982 - 05.1984

Staff Community Organizer

Citizens Organized To Purchase Energy
05.1981 - 02.1982

Master of Public Administration -MPA

Boise State University

Master of Science - Social Work- MSW

University of Maryland School of Social Work

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Kent State University
Jeffrey Harry