Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Tioga County Department of Human Services, excelling in leadership and community engagement. Expert in training and development, I successfully led initiatives that enhanced service quality and fostered team collaboration, ultimately earning national recognition for our impactful family support programs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Service Access Management Inc.
Milford
11.2022 - Current
Monitor provider contracts, with a focus on the efficiency of services. Work as a liaison between the county and the service providers.
Perform case quality reviews, with an emphasis on adhering to state regulations. Provide quantitative reports on findings, and implement strategies for improvement.
Mentor supervisors to enhance their knowledge and work performance.
MANAGER OF CHILDREN SERVICES
Tioga County Department of Human Services
Wellsboro
09.2016 - 10.2022
Hire and train staff, including supervisors and caseworkers, to perform Children and Youth casework for both in-home and placement cases.
Ensure the completion of job duties while adhering to state policy and regulations.
Provide a supportive work environment for staff, with a focus on team building and mental health awareness in the workplace.
Lead community groups and outreach that are celebrated within the county and awarded nationally for effectively supporting the families we serve.
Supervise the Family Engagement Initiative work from its onset at the county in 2019 until departure. This includes the family engagement casework unit and reviewing all family engagement reports being submitted to the court.
Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
SUPERVISOR OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES
Tioga County Department of Human Services
Wellsboro
04.2009 - 09.2016
Oversee staff's daily schedules and provide training and guidance during supervision.
Lead team meetings for case reviews.
Initiated the endeavor to enhance agency relationships with community resources and providers.
Instill the expectation of providing quality services to our families while completing thorough documentation in a timely manner.
Education
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK -
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA
05.2007
Skills
Leadership and team collaboration
Community engagement
Quality documentation
Training & Development
References
JENNIFER HARMON, Director Of Agency Prior Supervisor, Tioga County Children And Youth, (570) 439-0242, jharmon@sam-inc.org
KRISTOPHER KAUFMAN, Superintendent Of Schools Community Colleague, Northern Tioga School District, (570) 404-5770, kristopher.kaufman@ntiogasd.org
Awards
Xcel Award for excellent service in the community from The National Association of Case Management
Affiliations
CASA volunteer
Accomplishments
Xcel Award for excellent service in the community from The National Association of Case Management
Trained by Kevin Campbell on Family Engagement. Worked with Kevin to spearhead Tioga County's FEI work.