Molly Wegner
El Paso,TX
Summary
Experienced and dedicated professional with a background in social work and youth services. Proven ability to plan, develop, and execute programs aimed at preparing adolescents for independence. Skilled in stakeholder collaboration, case management, and advocacy, with a focus on providing comprehensive support to youth transitioning from the foster care system. Strong background in training and workshop facilitation, ensuring participants acquire essential life skills. Adept at documentation, compliance, and crisis intervention. Committed to evaluating and enhancing program effectiveness, with a passion for community engagement and raising awareness for youth services.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
PAL Coordinator
Texas Department Of Family And Protective Services
El Paso, TX
01.2008 - Current
- Work with children 14 to 21 years of age to help leave the Texas foster care system successfully.
- Manage and supervise budgets associated with contracts agreements, demonstrating fiscal responsibility and resource allocation expertise.
- Assist youth to access and secure all benefits available to them upon aging out of the system.
- Initiated and implemented the Foster Youth Initiative HUD Vouchers program, facilitating housing opportunities for foster youth through the utilization of the federal HUD program.
- Actively participate on the Disproportionally Committee, leading culture awareness trips for team members to illustrate the diverse impacts on various cultures.
- Offer insights and feedback to the State office on SB1220, while representing El Paso youth in collaborations with Texas Universities to streamline and enhance accessibility to their services.
- Initiated and facilitated a mentorship program between San Antonio Catholic Church and foster youth, empowering children with guidance and support to navigate challenges.
- Manage the entire contract life cycle for youth services across the state, overseeing the engagement, execution, and monitoring phases. Ensure compliance with contracts related to youth services.
- Collaborated with the Heart Gallery of El Paso, a non-profit organization, to facilitate the adoption of older teens. Engaged with youth, providing information about the adoption process, and referring them for portrait sessions.
- Worked on a work group through the Family Leadership Council, for Foster Families and Post-Adopt services.
- Contribute to the coordination and organization of state and local youth conferences, independently plan and execute conferences, and provide supervision to youth throughout the events, managing transportation logistics, and facilitating engagement activities.
- Serve as a contact for a challenging youth, employing motivational interviewing techniques to effectively encourage their engagement in services.
- CWOP (Child Without Placement) - Oversee, transport, and actively engage with children in compliance with state requirements.
- Planned and implemented the Texas Works Path to Success Cohort for youth who were in the system at any time to be trained as Texas Works Advisors and become employees with Health and Human Services.
Conservatorship Worker
Texas Department Of Family And Protective Services
El Paso, TX
03.2005 - 01.2008
- Interviewed clients to assess situations, capabilities and challenges.
- Referred clients to community services as necessary to address their needs.
- Engaged with local court system, attending court proceedings and collaborating directly with local attorney’s.
- Worked with Children to help them find permanency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12-2004
Skills
- Contract management
- Budget management
- Event planning
- Community outreach
- Motivational interviewing
- Multitasking and organization
Volunteer Work
- Girl Scout Troop Leader from 2016-Present - Girl Scout Troop Leader with experience guiding and mentoring young girls in their personal development, community involvement, and leadership skills. Skilled in planning and organizing engaging activities, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, and promoting the Girl Scout values of courage, confidence, and character.
- Girl Scout Service Unit Manager from 2020-2024 - Volunteer leader with experience managing and leading a team to support Girl Scout troops and activities, focusing on recruitment, retention, training, and program support, while overseeing the service unit team, managing the budget, and planning, organizing, and executing events to support both girls and leaders.
- Girl Scout Service Unit Treasurer - Current - Responsible for managing service unit finances, supporting troop financial management best practices, ensuring compliance with council policies, maintaining accurate financial records, issuing reimbursements, and completing and submitting the service unit financial report.
- Upper Valley Lions Club from 2019-2024 - Volunteer with experience supporting Lions Club initiatives and community service projects.
- Junior League of El Paso from 2006-2016 - Dedicated volunteer with the Junior League of El Paso, serving as Headquarters Chair and contributing to the Cookbook Committee, Provisional Committee, and Christmas Fair setup. Experienced in event coordination, supporting fundraising efforts, and overseeing logistics to ensure the success of community programs. Passionate about furthering the Junior League’s mission to promote volunteerism, develop the potential of women, and improve the community through impactful service.
Accomplishments
- Regional Director Leadership Award (2017, 2022)
- Girl Scout Volunteer Appreciation Award (2020, 2021)
- PAL Successful Transition Award (2024)
Timeline
PAL Coordinator
Texas Department Of Family And Protective Services
01.2008 - Current
Conservatorship Worker
Texas Department Of Family And Protective Services
03.2005 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
Texas Tech University
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