Julissa Castillo
Chino Hills,Ca
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Vice President of Contracts
Together We Rise, DBA, Foster Love
10.2022 - Current
- As the EVP of Contracts in charge of all aspects of contracting and managing contract requirements related to government programs
- Responsible for developing and implementing organization wide contracting strategies, setting the tone and expectation within the team, as well as leading all aspects of the procurement process with the goal of establishing new funding streams for a greater impact in the community.
Instructor
Citrus College
01.2003 - Current
- Teach on a monthly basis a course in skill development for Spanish speaking foster parents
- Monthly classes consist of topics such as Effective Communication Skills, Choices and Consequences, Limits and Discipline, Substance Awareness, and various other topics based on needs.
Chief Programs Officer for Out of Home Care Services
MCKINLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER FFA AND ADOPTIONS
02.2014 - 09.2019
- Provide supervision and guidance to the Directors of the Residential Director and the Foster Family and Adoptions Director
- Oversee all contract mandates for programs
- Coordinate services with State and County Officials and licensing entities.
Executive Director of Foster Family and Adoption Agency
MCKINLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER FFA AND ADOPTIONS
07.2008 - 02.2015
- Oversee complete function of agency based on contract policies and procedures
- Maintain accountability of staff, provide guidance and support to the Administrative Executive Team on Center Development
- Provide guidance and supervision to over 50 staff.
FFA Regional Administrator
MCKINLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER FFA AND ADOPTIONS
05.2006 - 07.2008
- Manage all supervision and administrative responsibilities of all FFA sub-offices throughout southern CA
- Develop and implement programs per Contract Compliance and Accreditation.
Supervising Social Worker
MCKINLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER FFA AND ADOPTIONS
02.2006 - 05.2006
- Provide supervision and guidance to assigned workers
- Assist with Program Development and Growth.
Foster Care Social Worker
MCKINLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER FFA AND ADOPTIONS
04.2005 - 02.2006
- Monitor compliance of Title 22 in foster homes where children are placed for temporary care
- Provide case management services to children on caseload in regards to academics, medical, dental, psychological needs, among daily living necessities
- Conduct weekly in home visits to children and families.
Foster Care Social Worker
WILENE'S CHILDREN OF THE VILLAGE F.F.A., POMONA
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Assist families who provide a home to children in foster care by monitoring compliance with Title 22
- Provide children case management services, and interventions as necessary
- Coordinate services to children with county social workers
- Ensure 24-hour accessibility to children and families of foster care
- Conduct weekly visits to children and families.
1st Lieutenant, Finance Officer
UNITED STATES ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
01.1995 - 01.2005
- Conduct audits of the California State Budget for internal review
- Detachment Commander, Supervise 30 soldiers, responsible for equipment accountability, and reporting to the Battalion Commander on mission tasks.
Mental Health Clinician
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH JUVENILE EVALUATION AND TREATMENT, WEST END JUVENILE HALL SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Volunteer 12-16 hours a week as a practicum student as a requirement for PsyD doctoral program
- Complete intakes, psychological assessments, treatment plans, and conduct weekly therapy with juveniles.
Instructor
University of La Verne School of Continuing Education
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Taught Child Psychology for undergraduate students seeking an undergraduate degree in Child Development.
VIDA Coordinator
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFFS, LYNWOOD
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Development and implementation of counseling component to the Sheriffs' Vital Intervention & Directional Alternatives Program composed of a 16-week curriculum
- Program consists of youth counseling and parent education
- Supervised 6 staff members.
Counselor
HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION, BELL GARDENS
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Provide individual and group counseling to victims of domestic violence and child abuse
- Develop and implement treatment plans
- Coordinate services and resources with case managers
- Facilitate household establishment skills groups, parenting support, youth groups, and group therapy.
Part-time Counselor
FAMILY SERVICE OF POMONA VALLEY, POMONA
01.2002 - 01.2002
- Conducted initial assessments of clients, treatment plans, and progress reports
- Clients seen for individual counseling were perpetrators of child abuse.
Contract Social Worker
TRINITY FOSTER CARE, SAN DIMAS
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Assist with overflow of cases
- Provide children and families assistance with foster care issues
- Acted as liaison between foster care agency, the county, and foster families to ensure child welfare
- Conducted initial placement assessments, weekly home visits, and quarterly progress reports among other case management tasks.
Youth Services Counselor
COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE OF SANTA BARBARA
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Counseled at-risk youth through prevention and intervention Programs
- Conducted individual and group counseling, parenting classes and parent education, staff development trainings for school staff, advised the drug and alcohol free club on campus, assisted students with tutoring and academic achievement, co-advisor to Associated Student Body, coordinated school wide assemblies, member of the Truancy Mediation Team.
Residential Counselor/ Case Manager
SERVICES FOR ADOLESCENT & FAMILY ENRICHMENT (SAFE) YOUTH SHELTER, Santa Barbara
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Assisted youth with crisis intervention, coordination of school and medical services, provided individual and family counseling, developed goals and objectives, provided transportations for youth to school and other appointments, coordinated services with Child Protective Services and the Sheriffs Department.
Intern Volunteer
SANTA BARBARA PROBATION DEPARTMENT, Santa Barbara
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Read reports, gathered investigative information, wrote offense sections, and assisted Deputy Probation Officers with bilingual interviews.
Education
Certificate - DEI Certificate
University of Cornell
09.2021
M.S. School Counseling -
University of La Verne
01.2005
Pupil Services Credential -
School Counseling
01.2005
Officer Candidate School -
United States Army Reserve
01.2000
B.A. Law and Society -
University of California at Santa Barbara
01.1997
Certificate in Administration of Justice -
Santa Barbara City College
01.1997
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish: speaking, reading and writing
- Computer Literacy in Excel, MS Word, Publisher, Internet Search Engines, Foster Trak, SPSS, Extended Reach, Exym
- Excellent Research Skills
- App knowledge, Slack, Miro, Asana
Legal Experience
Intern Volunteer, SANTA BARBARA PROBATION DEPARTMENT, Santa Barbara, 1993, 1996, Read reports, gathered investigative information, wrote offense sections, and assisted Deputy Probation Officers with bilingual interviews.
Administrative Experience
- 1st Lieutenant, Finance Officer, UNITED STATES ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, 1995, 2005, Conduct audits of the California State Budget for internal review. Detachment Commander, Supervise 30 soldiers, responsible for equipment accountability, and reporting to the Battalion Commander on mission tasks.
- VIDA Coordinator, LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFFS, LYNWOOD, 2002, 2003, Development and implementation of counseling component to the Sheriffs' Vital Intervention & Directional Alternatives Program composed of a 16-week curriculum. Program consists of youth counseling and parent education. Supervised 6 staff members.
Affiliations
The National Society of Leadership and Success
Family Focused Treatment Association (Chapter Chair)
Alliance for Children's Rights
Child Welfare League of America
Award Recognitions
National Society of Leadership and Success March 2023
Anointed Vessel "Ensuring Our Children's Welfare" 2012
County of Los Angeles The Brightest Star 2011
Youth Services Specialist Award 2007
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Vice President of Contracts
Together We Rise, DBA, Foster Love
10.2022 - Current
Chief Programs Officer for Out of Home Care Services
MCKINLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER FFA AND ADOPTIONS
02.2014 - 09.2019
Executive Director of Foster Family and Adoption Agency
MCKINLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER FFA AND ADOPTIONS
07.2008 - 02.2015
FFA Regional Administrator
MCKINLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER FFA AND ADOPTIONS
05.2006 - 07.2008
Supervising Social Worker
MCKINLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER FFA AND ADOPTIONS
02.2006 - 05.2006
Foster Care Social Worker
MCKINLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER FFA AND ADOPTIONS
04.2005 - 02.2006
Instructor
Citrus College
01.2003 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH JUVENILE EVALUATION AND TREATMENT, WEST END JUVENILE HALL SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
01.2003 - 01.2004
Foster Care Social Worker
WILENE'S CHILDREN OF THE VILLAGE F.F.A., POMONA
01.2002 - 01.2005
VIDA Coordinator
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFFS, LYNWOOD
01.2002 - 01.2003
Part-time Counselor
FAMILY SERVICE OF POMONA VALLEY, POMONA
01.2002 - 01.2002
Instructor
University of La Verne School of Continuing Education
01.2000 - 01.2004
Counselor
HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION, BELL GARDENS
01.2000 - 01.2003
Contract Social Worker
TRINITY FOSTER CARE, SAN DIMAS
01.2000 - 01.2002
Youth Services Counselor
COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE OF SANTA BARBARA
01.1997 - 01.2000
Residential Counselor/ Case Manager
SERVICES FOR ADOLESCENT & FAMILY ENRICHMENT (SAFE) YOUTH SHELTER, Santa Barbara
01.1996 - 01.1998
1st Lieutenant, Finance Officer
UNITED STATES ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
01.1995 - 01.2005
Intern Volunteer
SANTA BARBARA PROBATION DEPARTMENT, Santa Barbara
01.1993 - 01.1996
Certificate - DEI Certificate
University of Cornell
M.S. School Counseling -
University of La Verne
Pupil Services Credential -
School Counseling
Officer Candidate School -
United States Army Reserve
B.A. Law and Society -
University of California at Santa Barbara
Certificate in Administration of Justice -
Santa Barbara City College
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