Youth Connections Advocate
CurrentScaffolding long-term relationships for youth waiting in Colorado’s foster care system with the intention of finding permanency for youth served. Recommending trauma-informed, wrap-around services for youth and their prospective and current families/caregivers. Managing 13+ active cases while following an evidence-based Child-Focused Recruitment Model with fidelity. Building and maintaining rapport with clients, their connections, placements, providers, counties, and partners. Active member of the LGBTQ+ Committee, lead and co-lead three internal LGBTQIA+ Staff Trainings for new hires. Assist in restructuring and updating training material to maintain intersectionality and inclusivity for the LGBTQIA+ Staff Trainings across several states. Member of the Inclusion Council, driving meaningful change agency wide through DEI efforts and collaboration. Train new hires on Family Connections software and data entry.