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Josephine Horace-Jackson

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Motivated individual with thirty-five years of grassroots, advocacy, lobbying and policymaking experience that is eager to join an exceptional team

Work History

Case Manager

Miles Of Freedom
Fort Worth, TX
10.2022 - Current
  • Documented referral sources given to justice impacted clients, and performed follow-ups assessing quantity and quality of services.
  • Established partnerships with community stakeholders.
  • Attended virtual workshops with potential partners/second chance employers.
  • Keep updated tracking spreadsheets of incoming clients.
  • Assisted clients with obtaining needs and continued follow-up wrap-around services.
  • Informed clients of rights.

Community Organizer/Policy Maker

Cabrini Green Legal Aid
Chicago, IL
05.2011 - 10.2022
  • Spoke at public events and informational sessions.
  • Wrote e-mails, promoted events via social media and drafted phone scripts to recruit volunteers.
  • Collaborated with community organizations in other regions to support state-wide and national outreach initiatives regarding campaigns.
  • Interviewed members of specific populations to understand and document issues.
  • Coordinated and implemented numerous meetings, forums and community events.
  • Involved in advocacy and lobbying efforts to bring about reform.
  • Successfully organized and lobbied to get several bills passed.
  • Participated in strategy development and planning to grow the organizing program and advance campaigns.

Reentry Consultant

University Of Illinois
01.2020 - Current
  • Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
  • Promoted awareness in area of reentry
  • Assisted with development of reentry guide
  • Shared information about recent legislature
  • Assisted with distribution of printed material

Community Navigator

Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Held weekly meetings with team members to obtain discuss progress.
  • Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
  • Networked with local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
  • Developed presentations for public events, community groups.
  • Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues related to housing discrimination.

Program Manager

Westside Justice Center
11.2018 - 11.2019
  • Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
  • Designed and developed programs and projects for dissemination to personnel.
  • Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
  • Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for clients.
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.

Education

Criminal Justice

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
05.2023

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Client Engagement
  • Subject Matter Expert
  • Client Requirements Assessment
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Press Coverage
  • Research and Development
  • Project Leadership
  • Providing Guidance
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Timeline

Case Manager

Miles Of Freedom
10.2022 - Current

Reentry Consultant

University Of Illinois
01.2020 - Current

Community Navigator

Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance
01.2020 - 06.2021

Program Manager

Westside Justice Center
11.2018 - 11.2019

Community Organizer/Policy Maker

Cabrini Green Legal Aid
05.2011 - 10.2022

Criminal Justice

Northeastern Illinois University

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