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Ykindalyn Mitchell

Atlanta,GA

Summary

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
Ykindalyn Mitchell