Sonya LaCoute-Dana, MSW
Greenbush,Maine
Summary
Accomplished Administrator and dedicated Social Worker with a consistent history of achievement in Social Services & Family Services programming. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritizing abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grants and Contracts Director ( 50 + Hrs.)
Penobscot Nation
Indian Island , ME
07.2021 - Current
- Monitored account activity and advise principal investigators of any potential over/under expenditure issues.
- Communicated and coordinated with local, state and federal agencies regarding funding opportunities, program priorities.
- Monitored 100+ federal government grants and all other state and local grants and contracts to stay within programmatic and financial compliance.
- Maintained centralized contract/grant file containing all pertinent grant information, actual grant, modifications, all communications, budget information, reports and other data.
- Conducted training and educational sessions on contracts and procurement actions, issues and trends.
Grant Development and Impact Manager ( 40-45 Hrs.)
Penobscot Nation
Indian Island, ME
02.2018 - 07.2021
- Reviewed and assisted in writing variety of funding proposals for Tribal Departments.
- Collaborated with Departments to determine assets needs, identify fund-able projects and develop proposals to secure funding.
- Developed and Implemented polices and procedures for external grant application process.
- Provided and assisted in training and technical assistance for 10 Departmental Directors and staff in grant writing, strategic planning and capacity building.
- Created 60 Departmental Logic Models with input from Department Directors and Managers.
- Monitored grant projects to ensure compliance.
Adjunct Faculty (part-time)
University Of Maine-School Of Social Work
Orono, ME
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Teaching 15-20 undergraduate students in specific field of expertise.
- Developed and implemented curriculum to meet accreditation standards.
- Planning and creating lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.
- Grading assigned papers, quizzes, and exams.
Regional Director ( 40-50 Hrs.)
Fedcap Rehabilitation Services Inc.
New York, NY
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Leading, planning and executing the Region's operation of TANF contract awarded-contract Execution: performance measures, audits, data collection, reports, directing units.
- Supervised 4 Regional- Northern Maine Offices with 30+ employees.
- Provided Regional Leadership to assigned programs, shared best practices and program mandates.
Tribal Manager/Consultant ( 40hrs.)
Passamaquoddy Tribe-Pleasant Point
Perry, ME
08.2015 - 11.2016
- Enhanced administration and management of Tribal programs, with a focus on Social Services programming to meet the needs of the community.
- Reviewed and analyzed policies and procedures for compliance and made recommendations for revision.
- Assisted with strategic planning, comprehensive planning and community meetings.
- Designed new projects with timelines, budgets and scope of work plans.
Director of Social Services ( 50+ Hrs.)
Penobscot Nation
Indian Island, ME
04.2011 - 04.2015
- Managed Social Service Programs including: Child Welfare/ICWA, Adult Protection and Advocacy, Welfare Assistance, Child Care, Child Support, Family Services, Foster Care and Domestic Violence.
- Implemented additional services to strengthen child, family and elder Services.
- Generated approximately 45 federal, state and internal reports annually.
- Provided supervision to twenty-six permanent staff, consultants and attorneys.
- Managed social service development regarding grant contract development and budget, and overall compliance.
- Developed department policies and procedures adhering to quality and performance measures.
- Conducted workshops to promote different programs and educate community on available services.
Child Support Enforcement Director ( 40 Hrs.)
Penobscot Nation
Indian Island, ME
02.2007 - 04.2011
- Developed and implemented first Tribal Child Support Enforcement Program in Department of Health and Human Services-Region 1.
- Initiated key partnerships with Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services and Tribal and State Courts.
- Served as President of National Tribal Child Support Association (NTCSA).
- Coordinated and hosted NTCSA Annual Conference.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Maine
Orono, ME2008
Graduate Certificate in Child And Family Services - undefined
University of Maine
Orono, ME2007
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maine
Orono, ME2000
Skills
- Compassionate
- Problem-Solving
- Community Outreach
- Supervisory Skills
- Family services
- Training and Development
Certification
Certified Behavioral Specialist
Certified Residential Counselor
Certified HIPAA trainer
Certificate in Mediation
Supervisory Leadership Certificate
Social Work Educational Institute
Trainings
BIA-Social Services Level 1
BIA-Social Services Level 2
Investigative Interviewing-Child Protection
Introduction to ICWA
Trauma Responsive Care
Strategic Planning
Change Leadership
Motivational Interviewing
Suicide Prevention
Timeline
Grants and Contracts Director ( 50 + Hrs.)
Penobscot Nation
07.2021 - Current
Grant Development and Impact Manager ( 40-45 Hrs.)
Penobscot Nation
02.2018 - 07.2021
Adjunct Faculty (part-time)
University Of Maine-School Of Social Work
08.2017 - 05.2021
Regional Director ( 40-50 Hrs.)
Fedcap Rehabilitation Services Inc.
02.2017 - 02.2018
Tribal Manager/Consultant ( 40hrs.)
Passamaquoddy Tribe-Pleasant Point
08.2015 - 11.2016
Director of Social Services ( 50+ Hrs.)
Penobscot Nation
04.2011 - 04.2015
Child Support Enforcement Director ( 40 Hrs.)
Penobscot Nation
02.2007 - 04.2011
Master of Social Work -
University of Maine
Graduate Certificate in Child And Family Services - undefined
University of Maine
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maine
Certified Behavioral Specialist
Certified Residential Counselor
Certified HIPAA trainer
Certificate in Mediation
Supervisory Leadership Certificate
Social Work Educational Institute
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