KENNEDY SADLER
Olympia,WA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Of Street Outreach Services
Community Youth Services
07.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Reworked the entire HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) procedure for entering data for multiple programs
- Supported and coached team members on program responsibilities and critical problem-solving times in areas like budget, morale, critical burnout, and program operations.
- Spearheaded Anchor Community Initiative at Community Youth Services as well as the federally funded Street Outreach Program.
- Maintained a positive outlook and attitude in myself and in the team in times of hardship
Yes-to- Yes Navigator
Community Youth Services
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Gathering information from other counties in Washington that have successfully implemented the goal of functional zero for youth homelessness with the Anchor Community Initiative.
- Creates a network with city, county, and state agency's to create buy in for county wide case conference meetings with multiple providers to end youth homelessness in Thurston county with cross agency collaboration.
- Maintaining the supporting role of Street Outreach coordinator for the program previously supervised under Street Outreach Coordinator role.
Street Outreach Program Coordinator
Community Youth Services
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed a new street outreach program after several years of stagnation creating weekly outreach schedule and established presence in multiple encampments, and other locations.
- Stood in as Acting Director for Street Outreach Program, Rosie's Place Drop-In Center, Young Adult Overnight Shelter at Community Youth Services,
- Collaborated with co-staff and other leaders in the community to implement and grow programs such as Youth Advisory Council, Creative Space Programs, and Young Adult Harm Reduction group.
Street Outreach Case Manager
Community Youth Services
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Took initiative rebuilding Street Outreach Program.
- Educated the community on Harm reduction, including offering Narcan Training (Opioid Overdose Intervention) all Community Youth Services employees
- Partnered with community members to be able to safely do outreach to encampments as a single person outreach team while supporting Rosie's Place case management load and Young Adult Shelter
Associate Case Manager
Community Youth Services
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Supported case managers during daily activities and participant crises.
- Created a strong team while maintaining rules and Covid-19 cleaning expectations of the space that minimized outbreaks.
- Provided a safe place with consistent boundaries for the youth while serving medical supplies, hygiene supplies, and snacks and using a PYD ( Positive Youth Development) mindset to engage with houseless youth.
Education
Masters of Public Administration -
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA06.2020
Skills
- Diversity , Equity and Inclusion knowledge
- Energy and Passion for Community
- Strategic Outreach resulting in Community Engagement and Partnerships
- Detailed financial tracking
- Non-Profit Leadership and Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication and Diplomatic Authenticity
- Clear and Accessible Presentation Delivery
- Skilled in Microsoft Office and CITI RBI Training for Research Certified
Timeline
Director Of Street Outreach Services
Community Youth Services
07.2023 - Current
Yes-to- Yes Navigator
Community Youth Services
03.2023 - 07.2023
Street Outreach Program Coordinator
Community Youth Services
07.2022 - 03.2023
Street Outreach Case Manager
Community Youth Services
12.2021 - 07.2022
Associate Case Manager
Community Youth Services
01.2021 - 12.2021
Masters of Public Administration -
The Evergreen State College
Bachelor of Arts - Business
The Evergreen State College
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