Kristi Fiskum
Deputy Division Director
Orange,California
Summary
Forward-thinking manager with extensive knowledge of the Child Welfare System of California. Dedicated to staff motivation and engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Deputy Division Director
Orange County Social Services Agency
Orange, California
04.2022 - Current
- Oversee program planning and administration for Adoptions, Relative Family Approval, Foster Parent Recruitment and Shelter Services.
- Motivate, organize and convene people and groups with excellent leadership abilities.
- Comprehend and work within complex county and state government regulations to achieve division goals.
Shelter Director
Orange County Social Services Agency
Orange, CA
06.2019 - 04.2022
- Directed the operations of a 24/7 facility in the care of youth victims of abuse.
- Ensured program and staff compliance with CDSS, Community Care Licensing, Welfare and Institution Codes and Division 31 Regulations.
- Developed strategies to achieve programmatic improvements
- Collaborated with CDSS, CWDA and county shelter managers on the vital support Temporary Shelter Care Facilities provide to youth as part of the Continuum of Care Reform
- Develop ever changing COVID-19 protocols to ensure safety of youth and staff
Administration Manager
Orange County Social Services Agency
Orange, California
04.2015 - 06.2019
- Direct Supervision of program whose staff investigate allegations of child abuse and prepare various court reports, making evidence based recommendations to Juvenile Court on matters where children were brought into protective custody
- Collaborated with leaders from other departments to achieve consistent processes and maximize efficiency of resources.
- Communicated objectives to various divisions to meet required services.
- Designed and implemented business process improvements to enhance service delivery
- Developed strategies to achieve programmatic improvement in Federal and State mandates such as decreasing time to reunification & preventative placement efforts.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA 09.1996 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 09.1990 - 06.1994
Skills
Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
Deputy Division Director
Orange County Social Services Agency
04.2022 - Current
Shelter Director
Orange County Social Services Agency
06.2019 - 04.2022
Administration Manager
Orange County Social Services Agency
04.2015 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Counseling
California State University, Fullerton
09.1996 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of California, Irvine
09.1990 - 06.1994
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