Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Community Involvement
References
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Paula Azar

Northampton,PA

Summary

Community Outreach and Engagement professional with over 10 years of experience connecting families, schools, and healthcare providers to essential services. Proven ability to lead education campaigns, coordinate outreach initiatives, and develop partnerships that drive community impact. Skilled in public speaking, event planning, and navigating social service systems to promote equity and access.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Permanency Case Manager II

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
Allentown, PA
04.2023 - Current
  • Provide case management and skill-building services to families and youth in crisis.
  • Deliver evidence-based parenting and life skills programming.
  • Facilitate career readiness and parenting workshops using Triple P.

School & Community Liaison

Gerber Collision & Glass
Remote W/ Travel
06.2022 - Current
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, workforce agencies, and community organizations to promote skilled trades.
  • Conduct 10-12 site visits per month, including school presentations and recruitment events.
  • Represent the company at industry expos and career fairs.
  • Support employer branding through Glassdoor/Indeed content.
  • Lead ERG mentorship programs; awarded 2023 'Boyd WOW Star Bronze Award'.

LEAP Reentry Navigator & Workforce Counselor

EDSI / PA CareerLink
Easton, PA
09.2020 - 06.2022
  • Provided individualized coaching and job placement for justice-involved individuals.
  • Conducted outreach to correctional facilities and colleges.
  • Led outreach activities within the community to raise awareness of available programs and services.

Case Manager

Abraxas Youth & Family Services
Allentown, PA
05.2017 - 07.2020
  • Delivered behavioral interventions to at-risk youth involved in the justice system.
  • Facilitated Aggression Replacement Training (ART) groups.
  • Maintained case documentation for court and agency reporting.

Education

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA
10-2022

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Albright College
Reading, PA
12-2016

Skills

  • Community Outreach & Engagement
  • Public Speaking & Presentation
  • Event & Campaign Planning
  • Partnership Development
  • Behavioral Health & Parent Coaching
  • Workforce & Career Readiness

Certification

• Triple P Positive Parenting Practitioner (2021)
• Crossroads & Real Colors Facilitator – NCTI (2022)

• Work From Home Certificate – The Literacy Center (2022)
• Certified Crisis Counselor – Crisis Text Line (2019)

Community Involvement

Women’s Industry Network (WIN) | Remote

Student Relations Committee & Retention Project Lead | 2023 – Present

• Lead a national project tracking scholarship recipient outcomes and developing sponsor engagement reports.

Kairos Prison Ministry | Eastern PA

Support Volunteer | 2022

• Contributed to outreach and planning efforts supporting women impacted by incarceration.

Animal Welfare Advocacy | Ongoing

• Active supporter of Best Friends Animal Society and the Humane Society of the United States.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Permanency Case Manager II

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
04.2023 - Current

School & Community Liaison

Gerber Collision & Glass
06.2022 - Current

LEAP Reentry Navigator & Workforce Counselor

EDSI / PA CareerLink
09.2020 - 06.2022

Case Manager

Abraxas Youth & Family Services
05.2017 - 07.2020

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

Saint Joseph's University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Albright College
Paula Azar