Tanya Graham
Manor,TX
Summary
Visionary leader: 25 years of experience in developing and managing multiple impactful social service programs for children and families, including early childhood education, adoption, foster care, youth programming, parent training, and abuse prevention. Progressive and creative: Extensive leadership and managerial experience in driving organizational objectives, overseeing details and adaptations for direct services, customizing program development, supervising and training employees at multiple sites, managing sustainable budgets, grant writing, and compliance with state and federal licensing and performance standards.
By using my skills, experience, and qualifications, my goal is to lead teams and cultivate the growth of each person, ultimately building resilient and supportive communities for all.
Education and Certification: Bachelor's degree in Social Work and licensed LBSW, Birkman Certified Professional, Family Development Credential Instructor, executive board experience, and active community volunteer.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family and Community Engagement Coordinator
Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties
08.2017 - 07.2023
- Provided leadership, guidance and training for 12 staff who served over 600 families and 700 children participating in the Head Start Program.
- Researched and implemented best practice methods to promote family involvement, conducted training to support the parent child relationship, and led both Parent Cafes' and teacher support groups
- Collected and analyzed data for self assessment and federal grant adherence, worked with community programs to build collaborations, led focus groups, and facilitated Policy Council onboarding and monthly meetings.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning within the team by sharing industry best practices and encouraging knowledge sharing among colleagues.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
Director of Domestic Adoption
Upbring
09.2011 - 01.2015
- Facilitated adoption services to include recruitment, training, homestudy, match meetings, post placement supervision, and court consummation for adoptive families.
- Managed program development and supervision of staff statewide.
- Counseled and provided support to birth parents seeking adoption services.
- Conducted post adoption search and reunion services.
- Completed community outreach and developed collaborative relationships to best support client needs.
Program Director of Healthy Families
Buckner Children And Family Services
03.1999 - 12.2001
- Developed program, created standard policies, and implemented the program in the community to teach and support maternal child bonding and promote healthy child development.
- Trained and supervised staff, maintained oversight for budget and licensing adherence, and monitored and met grant objectives.
- Advanced community outreach efforts by forging strong relationships with local partners.
- Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Director of Social Services
High Plains Children's Home and Family Services, Inc.
03.1989 - 07.1996
- Oversaw all aspects of programs to include on campus residential care, foster care, and infant adoption services.
- Recruited, trained and supervised all program staff and foster parents.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources.
- Responsible for adherence to state licensing standards for basic care facilities.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Social Work
Abilene Christian University
05.1987
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Nonprofit Management
- Group Training
- Family Engagement
- Data Analysis
- Conflict Resolution
- Community Collaboration
- Respect
Certification
- Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, 16187
- Birkman Certified Professional, Birkman
- Certified Instructor Family Development Credential, University of Connecticut
- Family Development Credential, University of Connecticut
Timeline
Family and Community Engagement Coordinator
Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties
08.2017 - 07.2023
Director of Domestic Adoption
Upbring
09.2011 - 01.2015
Program Director of Healthy Families
Buckner Children And Family Services
03.1999 - 12.2001
Director of Social Services
High Plains Children's Home and Family Services, Inc.
03.1989 - 07.1996
Bachelor's degree - Social Work
Abilene Christian University
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