VENITA GEORGE
Washington,DC
Summary
Client-oriented Workforce Development Specialist with over [Number] years of providing assistance to employees, managers and instructors alike. Focus on delivering training programs that directly assess needs of businesses and organizations. Facilitate modern career development services to enterprises, employers and employees. Consulted with ministers, council members, business leaders, civic leaders and congregants as Associate Minister. Developed and oversaw education and training, assessed activity success rates and served as mentor. Managed budgets, anticipated potential cost overruns and presented budget requirements to decision-makers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Workforce Development Specialist
DC Department of Employment Services
06.2022 - Current
- Responsible for conducting comprehensive Job Readiness Workshops covering the full range of employment-related topics including but not limited to positive communication, conflict management techniques, goal setting towards career advancement, digital literacy, job application process, interviewing skills, and job retention techniques
- Participate in outreach events, promoting Division of State Initiative (DSI) program, planning and implementing job fairs for returning citizens and chronic job seekers, facilitating job readiness training, and prepare participants for subsidized Work Experience
- Motivate the participants by instilling strong work ethics and preparing them to work for DSI ‘s partners which include government agencies, non-profit, private service providers and community - based organizations.
Case Manager
Friendship Place
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Worked closely with Department of Veteran Affairs staff to support their outreach activities in coordination with other community – based organizations
- Coordinated program services and intensive wraparound social services with agencies contractors and providers
- Inspected dwellings and provided recommendations for structural improvement to accommodate veterans
Assistant Minister for Administration and Pastoral Care
Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ
12.2016 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with senior minister to develop engaging sermons, resulting in increased attendance and spiritual growth.
- Provided pastoral care for congregation members, addressing their emotional and spiritual needs through counseling sessions.
- Enhanced congregation involvement by organizing outreach programs and community events.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for new visitors by creating informative materials about church programs and services.
- Led small group Bible studies, encouraging personal growth and deeper understanding of the faith among participants.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events such as retreats, conferences, workshops, and fundraisers.
- Oversaw scheduling of all ministry-related activities, ensuring proper coverage for pastoral duties during peak periods or absences due to vacation or illness.
- Participated in budgeting processes to ensure responsible allocation of funds towards various ministry functions and objectives.
- Preached thought-provoking sermons that resonated with diverse audiences while maintaining doctrinal accuracy.
- Championed initiatives to address the diverse needs of congregation members, including support groups for grief recovery, addiction recovery, and marriage enrichment.
Wrap Around Care Coordinator
DC CHOICES, INC
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Advocated for youth in U.S
- Superior Court’s Juvenile Divergent Behavioral Program and advocated on behalf of young adults returning to the community from periods of incarceration at high-risk of incarceration and continued involvement with law enforcement and criminal legal system
- Trained family members to assist youth and returning residents confronted with mental health conditions to secure adequate services and to learn behavioral management strategies and to acquire gainful employment
- Liaise between the client and a variety of health, human, social services organizations law enforcement and criminal legal system representatives to prepare youth and returning resident for independent living in the mainstream of society at the appropriate time
- Conducted interviews with youth and family members to collect information and evidence required for eligibility for governmental and nonprofit organizational programs
- Utilized relationships with faith-based and community leaders and affiliated organizations to implement innovative programs and activities for the youth and returning residents
- Program, facilitating Individual Educational Program meetings on behalf of youth’s guardian.
Education
Master of Science - Homiletics And Counselling
Howard University Graduate School of Theology
Washington, DCSkills
- Workforce Development
- Career Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Career Counseling
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Training Facilitation
- Community Outreach
Earlier Professional Experience
- Special Assistant to the Deputy Manager of City of Takoma Park (2007-2010)
- Construction Project Manager (2003 – 2007)
- Manager of the Code Enforcement Division (1999 – 2003)
- Senior Community Planner (1997 – 1999)
- Community Planner (1994 – 1997)
- Housing Community Specialist (1993 – 1994)
Timeline
Workforce Development Specialist
DC Department of Employment Services
06.2022 - Current
Case Manager
Friendship Place
11.2019 - 06.2022
Assistant Minister for Administration and Pastoral Care
Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ
12.2016 - 08.2019
Wrap Around Care Coordinator
DC CHOICES, INC
09.2015 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Homiletics And Counselling
Howard University Graduate School of Theology
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