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, PA10-2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Albright College
Reading, PA12-2016
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