KENYA JONES
Oakley,CA
Summary
Dynamic social services supervisor with Contra Costa County, recognized for enhancing employee retention through a collaborative work environment. Expert in client assessment and grant writing, successfully securing funding to expand services. Committed to professional development and community outreach, fostering teamwork and effective communication within diverse teams.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
03.1994 - Current
- Increased employee retention by developing a supportive work environment focused on open communication and collaboration among team members.
- Provided supervision and mentorship to new social workers, fostering professional growth and development within the department.
- Secured grant funding through persuasive proposal writing, expanding program offerings and resources available to clients.
- Improved team efficiency by providing staff training, guidance, and performance evaluations.
- Determined eligibility to all COUNTY PROGRAMS, cash aid, food stamps, medical, general assistance, housing assistance, etc.
- Inter County Transfer Liaison for Contra Costa County and all 50+ counties.
- Conduct job interviews for new staff
- Volunteer for several Community Based Organizations such as Meals on Wheels, Feed the Hood, Target Holiday Shopping Spree, Beats for Hope Coat Drive, National Baby Shower for Solano County
Education
High School Diploma -
ALAMEDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Alameda, CA01-1988
Skills
- Multicultural competence
- Service planning
- Client assessment
- Written and verbal communication
- Community outreach
- Research and facts collecting
- Public assistance programs
- Effective customer communication
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- CPR/AED
- Social services
Accomplishments
One of my accomplishments is I will be retiring from Contra Costa County Social Services in the next few weeks after 30 years of service. It has been a great pleasure working for 30 years. It is now time to enjoy my next phase in life while incorporating the 30 years plus of experience as a social services supervisor.
Timeline
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
03.1994 - Current
High School Diploma -
ALAMEDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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