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PARIS C. BROWN

PARIS C. BROWN

Fort Mill,USA

Summary

I bring interpersonal skills at every level, I am a motivated, collaborative, resourceful, professional with deep experience working in fast-paced environments that demand strong organizational, multi-tasking, and team orientation. Experienced with program management, coordination, and execution. Utilizes strategic planning and resource allocation to ensure project success. Track record of fostering team collaboration and maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Administrator

Cabarrus County DSS
11.2024 - Current
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive database of program participants, helping to track progress and ensure appropriate follow-up actions were taken as needed.
  • Managed budget allocations effectively, ensuring optimal use of resources and timely delivery of services.
  • Mentored junior staff members by sharing knowledge and insights gained through years of experience in the field, fostering a supportive work environment conducive to professional growth.
  • Collaborated with external partners such as vendors or consultants as needed to execute projects efficiently within specified timelines successfully.
  • Maintained accurate records of program activities, using data-driven analyses to inform future planning and decisionmaking.
  • Developed strategic plans for program growth, identifying key areas for expansion and improvement based on industry trends and stakeholder feedback.
  • Streamlined program processes by implementing efficient administrative procedures, resulting in improved workflow and resource allocation.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between stakeholders by serving as a liaison between departments, promoting collaboration and information sharing.
  • Implemented evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness consistently over time while using assessment findings to make improvements where needed.
  • Created informative reports for senior management, presenting findings on program performance in concise yet thorough manner.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws governing program activities.
  • Provided comprehensive support by managing schedules, preparing reports, processing invoices, and handling correspondence for program administrators.
  • Continuously monitored progress toward stated goals while adjusting strategies accordingly based on changing circumstances or needs identified during implementation phases.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Maintained primary relationship accountability for clients, overall servicing responsibility and client satisfaction to maximize profitability of client relationships.
  • Responsible for developing, managing, and overseeing annual budget for programs assigned.
  • Manages the child welfare program function, including court involvement and working with agency attorneys.
  • Works with Deputy Director in strategic planning, developing, implementing, and improving delivery of services.
  • Works with government officials, other human services providers and boards, and a variety of advocacy groups to build alliances, joint ventures, and partnerships in the delivery of program services in the County.
  • Works with various units and programs within the department for collaboration and continuity of care for the families served.
  • Leads a team of social work program managers and/or supervisors that manages division staff and programs.
  • Reviews and modifies division, program, and service delivery policies, systems, and procedures.
  • Serves on the human services leadership team which plans for future directions within the department.
  • Serves on various boards and task forces that address a wide range of social issues affecting the community.
  • Resolves complaints, problems, and grievances concerning the service programs.
  • Attends meetings as required.
  • Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve office operations and efficiency.

IAFT Supervisor

Support Inc.
01.2024 - 06.2025
  • Provides supervision and support of the IAFT case manager
  • Oversees the IAFT elements, data, fidelity and IAFT model
  • Reviews weekly documentation and audit files
  • Develops spreadsheets for accuracy within the program in preparation for quarterly audits.
  • Assist with training foster parents and ensure they have the proper licensing documents
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.

Licensing and Placement Supervisor

Mecklenburg County DSS
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Provides direct supervision, training, support, review and evaluation of professional staff.
  • Compiles reports and data to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures as well as assignment and monitoring of cases.
  • Provides feedback to staff to enhance their capabilities to perform efficiently.
  • Develop procedures to meet department or program goals, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines.
  • Reviews information with teams or staff members to provide guidance and direction in the delivery of services.
  • Monitor budget activities and adjusts expenditures and makes recommendations as appropriate.
  • Review and audits staff cases and workloads to prioritize duties and referrals for new cases.
  • Complete monthly and quarterly program reports
  • Communicate with and visit other public and private welfare agencies, hospitals and other institutions in order to exchange information and develop partnerships
  • Seek additional sources to increase funding and expand services
  • Collaborated with adoptions, and marketing while participating in recruitment campaign for foster and adoptive parents
  • Review and analyze activity reports and statistics for continuous awareness of program operation and areas of improvement
  • Enhanced student preparedness for job interviews through conducting workshops and providing individual coaching sessions.
  • Coordinated internship opportunities that led to full-time employment offers for many participants upon graduation.
  • Evaluated and updated placement policies, ensuring compliance with state regulations and industry standards.

IAFT Supervisor

CTS Health
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • Provide supervision and support of the IAFT parent and Care Coordinator to help support clinical interventions for the consumer receiving IAFT services.
  • Monitor for quality service delivery that is in-line with best practices of services for the population of youth served
  • Supervise IAFT Care Coordinators on weekly home visits, providing recommendations, resources, reviewing clinical documentation and ensuring documents are submitted within the proper timeframe.
  • Maintain compliance with incident reports, medicaid, regulatory and licensing requirements as determined by the State.
  • Audit IAFT staff charts on a monthly basis in preparation of quarterly audits
  • Participate in supervision with the Program Director
  • Research and provide community resources to support the families and coordinators
  • Ensure staff is knowledgable with the policies and procedures of CTS Health, Inc. and complete all required trainings
  • Provide on call support, consultation and collaboration with IAFT parents on identifying problem areas, developing plans to minimize the risk of placement disruption.
  • Participate in Child Family Team meetings and assist with consulting identified providers, engaging with community stakeholders, encourage utilizing natural supports, and obtain their voice and goals to create an individualized Person Centered Plan
  • Represent CTS Health professionally in the community and complete other duties as assigned.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

Social Work Supervisor/LINKS/18-21

Gaston County DHHS
06.2018 - 02.2023
  • Direct supervision of 7-8 Social Worker IIIs in a Foster Care Unit dedicated to finding timely permanency for children. Responsibility for child safety and well-being for a range of 75-100+ open cases, and additionally handle all personnel matters regarding direct reports.
  • Strategic Planning Committee developing goals to incorporate the 18-21 population seeking employment opportunities within the community and eliminate barriers.
  • Paradigm 360 -Project Dream Team to implement change to the culture of the agency.
  • Manage the allocation of funds for three separate accounts for the LINKS program.
  • Research mental health disorders, behaviors and medication management
  • Permanency Design Team that is committed to improving permanency outcomes for children and families across the state of NC
  • Human Trafficking presentations, research, trainings and JuST Conference (Justice Sex Trafficking Conference)
  • Allocation for stimulus checks for young adults 18-27 budgeting over $500,000 including CARES ACT Funds
  • Relates unmet service needs for clientele, makes budget requests (as appropriate) to Coordinator & Administrator.
  • Participates in Children & Family Services Management Team meetings monthly, participating on subcommittees, providing input & feedback, in order to promote accountability & consistency across units/teams/division.
  • Participates as a representative of the agency, in external boards, organizations, committees to promote relationships & collaboration with community partners & stakeholders, as well as participating on internal committees & projects.
  • Captures statistical data & prepares monthly reports.
  • Led crisis interventions, providing critical support to clients during their most vulnerable moments.

Licensing Social Worker III

Gaston County DHHS
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Train prospective foster parents MAPP Course
  • Supervise homes of foster parents, support and ensure the health and safety needs are met for the children in their home.
  • License foster parents
  • Seek placements for children coming into care

Social Worker III, Children and Family Services

Gaston County DHHS
04.2017 - 09.2017
  • Provides services to children and adolescents in custody of DHHS residing in foster care.
  • Assures all medical, dental and educational needs are met.
  • Develop plan of care with biological parents, write court reports, coordinate and attend meetings in placements, school and court.
  • Advocate for the best interest and safety welfare of the children while working with other agencies within the community.

Therapeutic Foster Care Coordinator/Intake Specialist

PINNACLE FAMILY SERVICES
08.2016 - 04.2017
  • Secures all services that will be needed when services begin by coordinating assessments, clinical documentation and tracking client from referral
  • Complete weekly consultations with foster parents, discussion on interventions working with foster child’s behaviors and assisting them with their needs
  • Maintains ongoing relationships with funding agencies, develop new resources through marketing presentations ensuring sufficient number of referrals for stability and growth of the program
  • Presentations on clinical assessments with preliminary treatment plan recommendations to team and medical consultant as needed
  • Implements the use of clinical principals to match clients with potential foster parents and linking the clients to appropriate homes
  • Completion of foster parent payroll

Patient Case Coordinator

LASH GROUP
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Coordinates distribution of educational materials for patient’s therapies
  • Answers clinical and program inquiries
  • Manages intake of all specific program correspondence
  • Facilitates access to appropriate support services, including reimbursement counseling, nursing hotline, and support.

Program Coordinator

EPIPHANY FAMILY SERVICES
09.2014 - 07.2015
  • Supervised staff with caseloads
  • Provided therapy to children and families
  • Completed assessments for referrals working with DSS
  • Facilitated meetings, groups, and coordinated scheduling
  • Reviewed clinical documentation for clients

Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counselor

PHOENIX COUNSELING CENTER
02.2014 - 08.2014
  • Worked with adolescents with substance abuse diagnoses
  • Completed authorizations for initial and ongoing treatment
  • Integrated program/techniques to clinic program
  • Managed co-facilitation of groups using seven challenges curriculum

Intensive In-Home Clinician

TRUE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
09.2009 - 11.2013
  • Provided home-based services for behavioral children, including adolescents and young adults ages 4-21, who were at risk of out-of-home placement
  • Completed individual and family assessments to assist with identifying goals, strategies and therapeutic skills building tools for the family to utilize
  • Collaborated with a team to provide structure and consistency in the home and school for the client
  • Assisted with client remaining in a supportive environment and utilizing community and natural supports for the client and family
  • Managed and provided individual and family therapy with conflicts, anger, defiance, addictions, loss, family communication, decision making, independence and peer influences.
  • Created Person Centered Plans, NCTOPPS, and ITRS for authorization working with the Managed Care Organization (MCO) of Gaston, Cleveland and Lincoln County

Education

Doctorate of Education - Counseling Psychology

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY
Online/Phoenix, AZ
02.2016

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

FISK UNIVERSITY
Nashville, TN
05.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

FISK UNIVERSITY
Nashville, TN
05.2003

Affiliations

  • Board Member for Rapid Resource for Families (RRFF)-2024
  • Psychology Research Conference, Virtual Webinar, Conference Presenter, April 2016
  • Psi Chi National Honor Society
  • St. Louis Scholarship Foundation Recipient
  • Psychology Club

Timeline

Program Administrator

Cabarrus County DSS
11.2024 - Current

Licensing and Placement Supervisor

Mecklenburg County DSS
05.2024 - 10.2024

IAFT Supervisor

Support Inc.
01.2024 - 06.2025

IAFT Supervisor

CTS Health
03.2023 - 02.2024

Social Work Supervisor/LINKS/18-21

Gaston County DHHS
06.2018 - 02.2023

Licensing Social Worker III

Gaston County DHHS
09.2017 - 06.2018

Social Worker III, Children and Family Services

Gaston County DHHS
04.2017 - 09.2017

Therapeutic Foster Care Coordinator/Intake Specialist

PINNACLE FAMILY SERVICES
08.2016 - 04.2017

Patient Case Coordinator

LASH GROUP
08.2015 - 08.2016

Program Coordinator

EPIPHANY FAMILY SERVICES
09.2014 - 07.2015

Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counselor

PHOENIX COUNSELING CENTER
02.2014 - 08.2014

Intensive In-Home Clinician

TRUE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
09.2009 - 11.2013

Doctorate of Education - Counseling Psychology

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

FISK UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

FISK UNIVERSITY

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