Skilled Program Director adept at managing all facets of program operations, including administration and outreach. Well-versed in multitasking to achieve challenging goals. Highly skilled in overseeing budget planning and championing strategic visions. Committed to driving teams toward success and sustaining organizational missions. Prepared to leverage over 12 years' experience in human services to take on challenging role.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Court Program Director
Rockdale County Government (Superior Court)
Conyers, GA
01.2022 - Current
Conducted needs assessments and developed program objectives.
Created and implemented new policies and procedures for the program.
Managed budgeting processes, including creating forecasts and tracking expenses.
Researched funding opportunities to support program initiatives.
Developed strategic plans to ensure successful program operations.
Organized and facilitated team meetings, workshops, and events.
Provided leadership in developing innovative approaches to meet program goals.
Monitored performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness of programs.
Directed staff training on technical aspects of programming activities.
Collaborated with external partners to leverage resources for the program's success.
Established relationships with key stakeholders to build trust in the organization's mission.
Recruited, hired, trained, supervised, coached, evaluated, and disciplined personnel.
Ensured compliance with organizational standards and applicable laws and regulations.
Developed strategies to increase public awareness of the organization's services.
Supported marketing efforts by providing content for promotional materials.
Maintained communication with clients throughout their involvement in the program.
Analyzed data from surveys, focus groups, interviews to inform decision making.
Compiled reports on program outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
Negotiated contracts with vendors as needed for supplies or services related to the program.
Implemented quality assurance protocols to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership for workers.
Facilitated staff meetings and educational work sessions to strengthen staff competencies.
Oversaw administrative support staff to facilitate day-to-day program activities.
Monitored program operations for compliance with policies and procedures, applicable standards and relevant contractual policy.
Administered budgets and monitored expenditures to keep program operations aligned with budget targets.
Devised evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine need for improvements.
Fostered community connections and networks, driving collaborations with local organizations and businesses.
Established strategy for program using evaluation outcomes and research to set goals and direction.
Hired and developed staff members to collaboratively achieve program goals.
Spearheaded program planning and staff development to promote growth.
Met regularly with program stakeholders to make program adjustments and assess progress.
Initiated and set goals for programs according to strategic objectives of organization.
Collected key program data and analysis to support continuous improvement.
Reviewed existing programs and identified areas of improvement or expansion.
Compliance Coordinator
Superior Court of Fulton County Ga
Atlanta, GA
02.2019 - 01.2022
Providing Case Management services
Monitoring and managing the compliance of Substance Abuse clients within the Fulton County Drug Court and Veterans treatment court programs
Provide consultation, information, and referral services to meet the needs of clients in Fulton County Drug Court and Veterans Treatment Court
Interview and assess the needs of clients
Provide detailed documentation on all client interactions in a timely manner
Establish and maintain relationships with clients and family members
Conduct outreach activities
Link clients with community resources i.e
Meet housing, financial, medical/physical, mental health needs, etc
Recommend sanctions and/or incentives for clients to the court on behalf of the Fulton County Drug court and Veterans Treatment Court Programs
Attend court staffing
Mandated reporting/ Utilize County and State wide data bases (Connexis/ Odyssey)
Order and Conduct Urinalysis to detect recent/ residual drug use
Create and activate Warrants
Intervene, stabilize and manage acute crisis situations as needed
Coordinate and maintain contacts with internal and external providers involved with clients to promote collaborative care
Exemplifying excellent oral/written communication skills, versatility & a positive attitude
Maintain deadlines/ Abide by confidentiality policy/Code of Ethics/etc
Promote consistency/ Time management
Complete trainings/ certifications
Observe macro (environmental) conditions
Observe client behavior, social interactions, and relationships
Intensive Case Manager
Cobb County and Douglas County Community Services board
08.2018 - 12.2018
Provide case management services to mental health and Substance Abuse clients (Adults/Elderly)
Provide detailed documentation on all client interactions with in a 24 hour time frame
Assist client with identifying, accessing, and maintaining community resources to meet housing, financial, medical/physical, mental needs, etc
Coordinating and maintaining resources to obtain state and community benefits i.e
Food stamps, SSI, Social Security, food bank, medication assistance, etc
Intervene, stabilize and manage acute crisis situations as needed of community living skills
Provide structured activities that promote socialization, recovery, wellness, self-advocacy, development of natural supports, and maintenance of community living skills
Assist individuals in identifying strengths which aid and barriers that impede the recovery process
Attend treatment team meetings
Exemplifying excellent oral/written communication skills, versatility & a positive attitude
Mandated reporting/ Utilize data base (Care Logic)
Maintain deadlines/ Abide by confidentiality policy/Code of Ethics/HIPAA/etc
Promote consistency/ Time management
Participate in, and complete documentation trainings/ certifications
Observe macro (environmental) conditions
Observe social interactions and relationships
Family Support Specialist
Ga Hope
07.2017 - 12.2018
Provide case management services to clients affiliated with the Department of Family and children services
Provide detailed documentation on all client interactions within a 48 hour time frame
Provide case management services to mental health and Substance Abuse clients
Coordinate and maintain contacts with internal and external providers involved with clients to promote collaborative care i.e
Therapists, lawyers, foster/birth parents, DFCS case manager etc
Provide Family Support/Transporting
Provide Parent Aide/ behavior Aide services
Provide supervision for family visitation
Provide WRAP Around services
Mandated reporting/ Utilize data base (Care Logic)
Court appearances (if required)
Maintain deadlines/ Abide by confidentiality policy/Code of Ethics/HIPAA/etc
Promote consistency/ Time management
Participate in, and complete documentation trainings/ certifications
Observe macro (environmental) conditions
Observe social interactions and relationships
Exemplifying excellent oral/written communication skills, versatility & a positive attitude
Behavioral Specialist /Family Support Advocate
Eastchester Family Services
02.2013 - 04.2018
Provide case management Services to mental health clients (children/Adults/Elderly)
Provide detailed documentation on all client interactions in a timely manner
Conducted intake and needs assessments
Create/Update Individual Service Plans (ISP's)
Provide Community support / Psychosocial Rehabilitation services
Teach and promote skill building
Coordinating and maintaining resources and linkage specific to each client
Provide CORE/WRAP Around services
Court appearances (if required)
Mandated reporting/ Utilize data base (Share-note/E-case)
Maintain deadlines/ Abide by confidentiality policy/Code of Ethics/HIPAA/etc
Provide family and individual in-home interviews/Promote consistency
Participate in, and complete documentation trainings/ certifications
Observe macro (environmental) conditions
Exemplifying excellent oral/written communication skills, versatility & a positive attitude
Director of Operations
Clearbrooke Personal Care Home
05.2009 - 08.2013
Maintained budgeting documents for accurate tracking of expenses.
Provided leadership and guidance to subordinate staff
Created policies and procedures for improved workflow processes.
Analyzed financial data to make informed decisions on cost savings initiatives.
Managed day-to-day operations of staff in multiple departments.
Implemented systems for monitoring employee attendance, scheduling, payroll.
Developed training programs for new employees as well as existing staff members.
Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new supplies to keep quantities well-stocked.
Formed and sustained strategic relationships with community partners
Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
cultivating lasting relationships with community partners
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Created care /service plans
Performed Discharges/mandated reporting
Exemplifying excellent oral/written communication skills, versatility & a positive attitude
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Education
Masters in Social Work -
Walden University
05-2024
Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice -
Georgia State University
05.2012
Skills
Organizational Leadership
Grant Writing
Personnel Supervision
Team oversight
Program Leadership
Compliance Management
Policy Implementation
Operations Oversight
Performance Standards and Analysis
Program management
Program Optimization
Budgeting/ Financial Administration
Expense tracking
Strategic Planning
Data Management
Intake screenings/assessments
Behavioral Health
Market Research Proficiency
Documentation review
Crisis Intervention/Management
Discharge planning
Policy development
Interviewing
Persuasive Communication Style
Report Generation/ preparation
Process Improvements
Scheduling Proficiency
Training/ certification Coordination
Staff Development
Resource Management
Project Management
Vendor Management
Referral Coordination
Standard Operating Procedures
Staff Evaluation
Certification
CPR Certification
Valid GA Drivers license
Mental Health First Aid
Level of Service/ Case Management Inventory -LS/CMI
Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model
Court Coordinator Certification
Timeline
Mental Health Court Program Director
Rockdale County Government (Superior Court)
01.2022 - Current
Compliance Coordinator
Superior Court of Fulton County Ga
02.2019 - 01.2022
Intensive Case Manager
Cobb County and Douglas County Community Services board
08.2018 - 12.2018
Family Support Specialist
Ga Hope
07.2017 - 12.2018
Behavioral Specialist /Family Support Advocate
Eastchester Family Services
02.2013 - 04.2018
Director of Operations
Clearbrooke Personal Care Home
05.2009 - 08.2013
Masters in Social Work -
Walden University
Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice -
Georgia State University
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