Katherine Brooks
Warren
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in high-stakes environments, recognized for strategic problem-solving and effective communication skills. Demonstrates decisive action under pressure while fostering team collaboration to achieve optimal results. Adaptable to evolving challenges, consistently employing a proactive approach to drive success. Reliable and resilient, ensuring stability and safety in challenging situations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Behavioral Health Program Coordinator
State Of Maine DHHS
Augusta, ME
04.2020 - Current
- Coordinates with other agencies who provide related services in order to improve effectiveness of service delivery system and target resources to specific client groups
- Assesses, advocates, coordinates, and/or resolves difficult or unusual client, family, or agency problems that involve multiple agency needs in order to ensure proper case services delivery.
- Works closely with Child Welfare to assure best practice for youth in custody requiring mental health support
Patient and Community Navigaror
Bangor Region YMCA
Bangor , ME
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Group facilitation and public speaking to community members, stakeholders and clients
- Support to community members with a Cancer diagnosis
Director of ID/DD Services
Sweetser
Bangor, ME
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Program administration for adult Disability Services
- Collaboration with APS, OADS, DHHS, DRM, and Adult Services Case Management for assurance of continuity of care
- Implementation of forward movement activities for the program
- Supervision of 12 staff possessing a supervisory role within the organization
Residential Services Coordinator
Partners for Peace
Bangor, ME
03.2012 - 01.2017
- Oversight, administration, and re-application of residential grants
- Collaboration with community providers, participation in Statewide Homeless Council
- Training and onboarding of new staff, including the Domestic Violence hotline
- Attendance at all NCADV trainings
Program Manager
Community Care Inc.
Bangor, ME
11.1999 - 03.2012
- Developed, led, and administratively supervised the HCT, ACT and Children's Case Management programs
- Developed and initiated internal processes to improve program delivery within specific timeframes
- Collaborated with external providers and internal management team on program growth, evaluation and statewide unmet needs.
- Supervision and onboarding of 25+ Clinical Staff statewide
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bradford College
Bradford MA04-1990
Skills
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Decision-Making
- Policy and Program Development
- Administrative Staff Supervision
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Timeline
Children's Behavioral Health Program Coordinator
State Of Maine DHHS
04.2020 - Current
Patient and Community Navigaror
Bangor Region YMCA
01.2019 - 04.2020
Director of ID/DD Services
Sweetser
01.2017 - 01.2019
Residential Services Coordinator
Partners for Peace
03.2012 - 01.2017
Program Manager
Community Care Inc.
11.1999 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bradford College
Education and Training
other