LINDY McDonald
Carson City,NV
Summary
Program and Human Development Family Studies professional with experience in case management, education services, family advocacy, and program coordination. Oversees daily operations and leads multidisciplinary teams to meet program goals. Manages compliance reporting and supports youth and families through re-entry safety planning and community partnerships.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
The Children's Cabinet
Reno, NV
07.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations for Safe@Home and Positive Pathways 2 Re-Entry, coordinating referrals, intake, court involvement, and community re-entry services to enhance support for youth and families.
- Supervise case managers, specialists, interns, and volunteers across onsite and rural locations, providing onboarding, coaching, case staffing, and compliance oversight.
- Collaborated with probation officers, courts, youth camp personnel, guardians, and community agencies to facilitate successful family reunification and re-entry outcomes.
- Monitor client data, program outcomes, budgets, and funder requirements to maintain accountability and effective service delivery.
- Prepared monthly and quarterly reports and conducted compliance reviews to identify improvement opportunities, enhancing program quality and accountability.
Safe@Home Case Manager
The Children's Cabinet
Reno, NV
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Delivered individualized wraparound case management to children and families, linking clients with essential community resources and family support services.
- Partnered with the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services to develop individualized safety plans and coordinate essential resources for rural families.
- Conducted weekly home visits to evaluate safety-plan progress and identify emerging needs, providing timely crisis intervention and comprehensive case management.
- Maintained accurate client records and outcome data while ensuring confidentiality.
Education Program Manager
The Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate educational curricula to promote early learning and school readiness.
- Developed and facilitated staff and parent training focused on Head Start Program Performance Standards and School Readiness Goals.
- Enhanced compliance and program implementation through targeted professional development, family engagement initiatives, and partnerships with tribal and community organizations.
- Partnered with leadership to evaluate and improve annual plans and budgets across education, health, nutrition, early intervention, and mental health services.
- Facilitated resource allocation and program improvement through strategic coordinated planning.
Education Advisor II
The Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Partnered with students and families to develop personalized education plans, contributing to improved grades for 85% of students.
- Tutored and mentored Native American and Alaska Native students, enhancing academic performance and engagement.
- Conducted 15+ home visits monthly to assess student needs and enhance family engagement.
- Co-facilitated Student Assistance Program groups serving 30 at-risk Native American students.
- Coordinated culturally responsive extracurricular activities for 100+ students, fostering community and cultural connections.
Case Manager II
The Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California
04.2017 - 11.2022
- Delivered case management services to Tribal TANF participants, facilitating achievement of employment, education, budgeting, and self-sufficiency goals.
- Collaborated with participants to develop Family Self-Sufficiency Plans, contributing to a 30% increase in goal attainment.
- Recertified more than 100 families and connected participants with essential community resources.
- Applied TANF policies and procedures to ensure accurate eligibility determinations and service delivery.
- Maintained and updated 50+ active case files, ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance with TANF requirements.
Program Coordinator
The Children's Cabinet
10.2014 - 03.2017
- Coordinated community events, presentations, and social media outreach, increasing community engagement and awareness of program goals.
- Hired and supervised SEED program staff, conducting observations and performance evaluations to enhance team effectiveness.
- Maintained compliance with childcare regulations, ensuring high-quality program operations.
- Improved invoicing processes through accurate documentation of services and staffing assignments.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education/HDFS
Western Nevada Community College
Carson City, NV01-2006
High School Diploma -
Carson High School
01-2002
Skills
- Case management
- Program management
- Program Development
- Program evaluation
- Crisis intervention
- Youth & Family Services
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget planning
- Community outreach
- Staff development
- Microsoft Office & Client Data Systems
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Program Coordinator
The Children's Cabinet
07.2025 - Current
Safe@Home Case Manager
The Children's Cabinet
01.2025 - 07.2025
Education Program Manager
The Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California
12.2023 - 01.2025
Education Advisor II
The Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California
11.2022 - 12.2023
Case Manager II
The Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California
04.2017 - 11.2022
Program Coordinator
The Children's Cabinet
10.2014 - 03.2017
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education/HDFS
Western Nevada Community College
High School Diploma -
Carson High School