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Sarah Reiman
Grants and Policy Management and Administration
Bel Air,MD
“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”
–Joshua J. Marine
Summary
Strategic-thinking individual with over 25 years of experience in the public services field. Successful at managing multiple priorities with the ability to take high-level goals and turn them into strategies. Solid understanding of population and community health structures and policies. Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with community leaders in the non-profit and for-profit sectors. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges and where strong interpersonal skills and excellent time management and problem-solving skills can be utilized.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Maryland Department of Health, Behavioral Health Administration
Director of Office of Statewide Behavioral Health Planning
12.2021 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of Office of Planning Team, including direct supervision of team members; distribution of workload responsibilities; responding to grant-related issues and questions. Office grew from staff of 2 to staff of 5 in less than year due to increase in workload from additional grants awarded to Administration
- Oversight and management of Federal grant awards; process applications and implementation reports; monitor expenditures and service implementation; adhere to federal and state regulations and mandates; conduct audits, site reviews and analyze data and reports to assess effectiveness of programs and services
- Oversaw management of Federal grant awards; processed applications and implementation reports; monitored and analyzed budgets and financial activity; adhered to federal and state regulations and mandates; assisted in state and federal audits and site reviews; analyzed data to assess effectiveness of programs and services. Responsible for putting into place oversight system to reconcile award activity of expenses to budget to avoid over/under spending and improve program efficacy.
- Monitored state and local strategic plan development and review procedures; assisted in oversight of implementation, evaluated and reviewed performance measures and outcomes for effectiveness; assisted in development of program goals, objectives and strategies. Led team of staff in developing new plan review process from annual review to new three-year strategic plan.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders in reviewing, making recommendations for and advocating on behalf of policy and programs related to Public Behavioral Health System. Worked with Office of Research and Evaluation to review needs analysis to develop provider resource website.
- Managed Behavioral Health Advisory Council activities, including staff support collaboration with chairs and members and oversight of development of Annual Report to Governor. Worked with t Executive committee in beginning process of revising council bylaws and assisted in providing over 20 presenters to council on various resources and professional information.
- Managed Community Bond Grant; oversaw recommendation review process; collaborated with other state agencies with oversite of Community Bond projects/grantees regarding program implementation and technical assistance. Responsible for helping to recommend over 30 new housing related services for special populations through grant.
Maryland Department of Health, Behavioral Health Administration
Health Policy Analyst II
07.2017 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Wrote and submitted Federal block grant applications and implementation reports for awards totally over 50 million dollars; monitored life of grant- monitored budgets, expenditures, and financial activity; adhered to federal and state regulations and mandates; assisted in audits, site reviews and analysis of data and reports to assess effectiveness of programs and services. Lead grant contact with federal government responsible for submission of grant application. Developed monitoring tools to measure strategies/outcomes; collected and analyzed feedback from related stakeholders.
- Reviewed local behavioral health plans and activities; reviewed and monitored conditions of award and statements of work for local grantees; liaison between BHA and local behavioral health authorities; facilitated development and implementation of various policies and initiatives; provided technical assistance. Was lead for Local Plan Annual Review. Develop review process and protocol, developed related forms and trained other staff on process.
- Monitored and analyzed performance and outcome measures to inform planning, service and policy development. Responsible for developing and making presentations to deliver information related to performance and outcomes to stakeholders and administration leadership.
- Served as staff support to Behavioral Health Advisory Council; produced minutes; tracked activities, managed membership activities; communicated membership information and recommendations; wrote Council Annual Report to Governor. Assisted in planning first Advisory Council Retreat and helped to develop Council’s first Work Plan.
Department of Human Resources/Social Services Administration
Human Service Administrator I/Continuous Quality Improvement Policy Analyst
10.2015 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Managed State’s Child Welfare Continuous Quality Improvement process for 24 Local Department of Social Services (LDSS’s), conducted onsite reviews, case reviews and produced written reports; provided technical assistance to LDSS’s. Developed policies and procedures needed to implement new legislation.
- Developed and delivered training curriculum for LDSS staff and stakeholders; developed technical assistance strategies for child welfare programs and initiatives; consulted on best practices related to child welfare and statewide child welfare practice and policy decisions; and analyzed data to inform policy recommendations.
- One of select few employees trained in Results Accountability data-driven, decision-making process which DHR had incorporated to improve effectiveness of their programs.
University of Maryland School of Social Work
Clinical Research Specialist
03.2011 - 10.2015
Job overview
- Conducted research related to strategies for implementation of state child welfare programs and policies and procedures related to improving its methodology.
- Data collection, analysis and dissemination related to findings from research on child welfare programs and policies.
- Partnered with Social Services Administration in Quality Assurance Review process of local departments of social service to assess current child welfare performance, practice and policy.
- Collaborated in grant writing and development related to children welfare programs, practices and policy. Wrote over 25 research reports and public/governmental reports. Presented at National conference co-author three published journal articles and one conference paper.
Governor’s Office for Children
Interagency Initiatives Coordinator
03.2008 - 03.2011
Job overview
- Managed State Coordinating Council (SCC) which reviewed and processed over 50 applications for funding for out-of-state, residential treatment for children with special needs.
- Implemented and revised SCC related legislation, regulation, and policy; performed data collection and analysis; and provided technical assistance to various stakeholders.
- Provided support to 24 Local Coordinating Councils (LCC’s). Assisted with implementation and revision of LCC related legislation, regulations and policy; Lead for oversight of and training and technical assistance to LCCs on State Children, Youth and Families Information System (SCYFIS).
- Represented GOC on mental health and other disability related councils and workgroups; produced reports and recommendations to Governor and other stakeholders regarding out-of- home placement focused hearings and legislative bills.
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Clinical Pediatric Social Worker II
10.2006 - 02.2008
Job overview
- Provided direct psychological, social, and practical care to caseload of approximately 25-30 patients and families. Performed social work assessments, problem identification, goal setting, implementation of care plans, and referrals.
- Clinical resource expert in specialty areas and clinical oversight and consultation
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.
Education
University of Maryland at Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
Certification in Research Ethics
01.2015
University of Maryland at Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
Master of Social Work
01.2002
City University of New York- Hunter College, New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
01.1995
University Overview
Minor: Psychology
Skills
- Contract Management
- Team Management
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Verbal and written communication
- Budget Management
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
- Government relations
- Financial Reporting
- Performance Improvement
- Quality Assurance
- Goal Setting
- Interpersonal Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team in the development of new State three-year Strategic Plan.
- Developed new Local Strategic Health Plan template and review process.
- Contributing author to three publications to three academic journals.
Licensure Certifications
- LCSWC - Certified – Clinical, 12677, 12/2020
- Certified Youth Mental Health First Aid, 06/2023
- Certified Adult Mental Health First Aid, 06/2023
- Maryland Department of Health's LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - 2023
Additional Information
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Behavioral and Social Sciences, 2020-Present
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), Adelphi, MD
Adjunct Instructor, Behavioral and Social Sciences, 2019- Present
Harford County Community College, Bel Air, MD
· Highlighted by the Faculty Spotlight Committee (FSC)on the HCC website’s Faculty Spotlight Feature section in July-August 2021
· Lumen Circle Fellow, 2020-2021
Adjunct II, 2016 - Present
University of Maryland School of Social Work, Baltimore, MD
Publications
- A survival analysis of the length of foster parent duration and implications for recruitment and retention of foster parents, Children and Youth Services Review, 79, 478-484, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.06.069
- Impact of income inequality on workers’ life satisfaction in the U.S.: A Multilevel Analysis, Social Indicators Research, 128, 3, 1347-1363, 10.1007/s11205-015-1082-7
- Development of a Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Model in Public Child Welfare Systems, Journal of Public Child Welfare, 11, 2, 1-32
- Quantitative and Qualitative Methods to Explore Barriers to Permanency for Children Who Entered Care Because They Were Unsafe at Home, Society for Social Work and Research Sixteenth Annual Conference, Research That Makes a Difference Advancing Practice and Shaping Public Policy
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Software
Google Drive
Spreadsheets
Database Management
Data Analytics
Social Media and Web Skills
Presentations/Slideshows
Certification
Youth and Adult Mental Health Training Certification
Research Ethics Certificate
Certified Mental Health Volunteer for Disaster Relief Services
Volunteer Breastfeeding Educator
Interests
Hiking, Exercise, Sports, Art, Theater, Music
Timeline
Director of Office of Statewide Behavioral Health Planning
Maryland Department of Health, Behavioral Health Administration
12.2021 - 12.2023
Health Policy Analyst II
Maryland Department of Health, Behavioral Health Administration
07.2017 - 12.2021
Human Service Administrator I/Continuous Quality Improvement Policy Analyst
Department of Human Resources/Social Services Administration
10.2015 - 07.2017
Clinical Research Specialist
University of Maryland School of Social Work
03.2011 - 10.2015
Interagency Initiatives Coordinator
Governor’s Office for Children
03.2008 - 03.2011
Clinical Pediatric Social Worker II
Johns Hopkins Hospital
10.2006 - 02.2008
University of Maryland at Baltimore
Certification in Research Ethics
University of Maryland at Baltimore
Master of Social Work
City University of New York- Hunter College
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
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