Lindsay Scott
Hillsdale,NJ
Summary
Program management professional with proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving project success. Skilled in strategic planning, team management, event coordination and resource allocation. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve results. Proficient in optimizing processes and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager – Kinship Navigator Program (KNP)
CarePlus NJ
04.2024 - Current
- Direct trauma-informed program operations across six New Jersey counties, providing strategic leadership, stakeholder collaboration, supervision, and coordination of kinship services to promote family stability and child permanency.
- Manage a $1M annual budget and deliver Kinship Wraparound Support (KWS) services to over 600 caregivers annually, including oversight of 75 Kinship Legal Guardianship (KLG) applications.
- Lead a multidisciplinary team through data-informed supervision, staff development, and performance monitoring to ensure high-quality service delivery and compliance with state standards.
- Oversee program evaluation, reporting, and outcome measurement to drive continuous quality improvement and maintain contractual compliance.
- Develop and facilitate community engagement events such as Family Zoo Days, Caregiver Appreciation Luncheons, and Parent Cafés, fostering caregiver resilience and social connection.
- Build collaborative partnerships with community organizations, schools, and human service agencies to expand program reach and strengthen referral networks.
- Regularly present on KNP services and impact at board meetings, county council meetings, and community events to strengthen visibility and advocate for kinship families.
Case Manager – Kinship Navigator Program (KNP)
CarePlus NJ
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Provided trauma-informed wraparound case management for kinship caregivers and families to stabilize placements and reduce the risk of out-of-home care; provide emotional support for caregivers managing complex family dynamics, trauma, and parenting stress.
- Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to identify family strengths, needs, and risk factors while developing individualized service plans that supported permanency goals.
- Assisted caregivers in completing Kinship Legal Guardianship (KLG) applications, navigating court processes, and accessing financial, legal, and mental health resources; appear and participate in KLG court hearing
- Advocated for families’ access to public benefits, housing, child care, and school-based supports, removing systemic barriers to stability and self-sufficiency.
- Maintained detailed case documentation, progress notes, and monthly reports in compliance with agency and state standards, ensuring accountability and service accuracy.
- Collaborated closely with Family Success Centers, child welfare staff, schools, and healthcare providers to coordinate services, strengthen communication, and improve child and caregiver outcomes.
- Participated in team meetings, case conferences, and multidisciplinary reviews, contributing professional insight and recommendations for long-term family success.
Program Assistant – Supervised Visitation Program (SVP)
CarePlus NJ
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Supervised family visits to ensure child safety and strengthen attachment. Modeled positive parenting, supported reunification goals, and collaborated with caseworkers, courts, and DCF representatives to promote healthy family relationships.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2027
B.S. in Psychology & B.A. in Communication Rhetoric - Social Work
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04-2021
Timeline
Program Manager – Kinship Navigator Program (KNP)
CarePlus NJ
04.2024 - Current
Program Assistant – Supervised Visitation Program (SVP)
CarePlus NJ
03.2023 - 04.2024
Case Manager – Kinship Navigator Program (KNP)
CarePlus NJ
10.2022 - 04.2024
Master of Social Work -
Rutgers University
B.S. in Psychology & B.A. in Communication Rhetoric - Social Work
University of Pittsburgh