Alyse Mitcham, Mscj Email & Phone Number

Euclid, OH, US

United States

• Lead a team of sixteen program staff to attain and exceed objectives, fostering a culture of empowerment and collaboration.
• Disseminate new policies and procedures to staff, providing essential technical support to ensure seamless implementation.
• Formulate and implement strategies and procedures to guarantee program compliance, conducting ongoing monitoring to align with policy adherence and contractual requirements.
• Successfully establish and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders, ensuring adherence to operating standards and fostering a cohesive working environment.
• Conduct targeted training sessions based on monitoring results and valuable input from staff, promoting skill development and program optimization.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure program goals are consistently met or exceeded, resulting in improvement in overall efficiency and outcomes.

• Implemented behavior modification programs to change or reduce maladaptive behavior through techniques including negative and positive reinforcement, imposing environmental limitations, goal setting, and conditioning.
• Liaise with clients verbally and in written correspondence alongside understanding and leveraging various support systems available in the community.
• Guided and trained others to apply effective behavior management techniques to improve clients’ behavior patterns.
• Monitored, evaluated, and recorded client progress according to measurable goals mentioned in the treatment and care plan.
• Prepared and updated all required treatment records and reports and guided clients on practical therapeutic exercises integrated with Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
• Coordinated with adults and children in community settings, at residential facilities, and within homes to gain patient trust and boost remedy measures and therapy sessions.

United States

• Engaged in developing, implementing, and refining recruitment and outreach strategies to meet ambitious goals outlined in the PRE4CLE Plan that helps families find high-quality preschools and access top-notch education.
• Designed overall recruitment implementation plan—including deliverables, timelines, volunteer structure, and outcome measurements to ensure seamless flow of operations.
• Collaborated with PRE4CLE partnering providers to increase recruitment capacity and ensure the adoption of best practices within preschool programs.
• Developed and implemented PRE4CLE's recruitment drive to engage families during critical enrollment periods throughout the year, including planning and implementing recruitment events and attending events in the.
• Coordinated and implemented various community engagement activities and assisted in preparing work plans, reports, success stories, and other deliverables.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Contributed to organization effectiveness by developing, implementing, and overseeing the YouthBuild workforce development pre-apprenticeship program that served young adults ages 18-24 and was funded by the Department.
• Entered, monitored, and tracked performance outcomes into multiple database systems within the organization, YouthBuild USA, and the DOL management information systems (MIS), leading to accurate and up-to-date.
• Developed and maintained up-to-date curriculum guides and syllabi for structured enrollment classes/cohorts, including troubleshooting and updating as needed, resulting in an 87% student retention.
• Met and/or exceeded program KPIs that assisted in securing additional funding for three iterations of programming totaling 3.3 million in grant funding.
• Nurtured positive and professional relationships with students in job readiness, leadership development, life skills, post-secondary education, and apprenticeships that led to 91% of placement in education/employment.
• Collaborated with local corrections systems to engage and enroll eligible re-entry youth into programming, leading to a 2% recidivism rate.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Developed and implemented Mental Toughness programming for the YouthBuild workforce development program.
• Designed and tracked program participants' development plans and monitored employment/post-secondary and retention data for accuracy.
• Provided crisis intervention and mediation between program participants to reach mutual understanding.
• Ensured quality and integration of program components, including orientation; work readiness/workshops and career exploration; leadership development; occupational training, post-secondary, and employment placements.
• Organized and maintained written documentation for participants, employers, and educational institutions in case notes and disseminate according to program requirements.
• Collected and tracked outcome data demonstrating impact on healthy living, financial capability, workforce development, and youth development.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Ensured quality and integration of program components (work readiness, leadership development and customer service curriculums; implementation of R Rules/Bridges Out of Poverty; other occupational training tracks.
• Conducted assessments. Based on results provided linkage, referral and resources to overcome personal and professional barriers. Also conducted follow up assessments as needed.
• Assisted in developing and monitoring the participant’s Individual Development Plan (IDP, ISS) and updated as goals are achieved/not achieved. Supported participants with a transition plan upon completion of specific.
• Implemented curriculums such as 1) Personal Improvement (goal setting, problem-solving, character development, coping skills, relationship building, and family management), 2) Life Skills (financial literacy, time.
• Participated in the planning, organization and implementation of special events/department specific projects including job fairs, community fairs, community service-learning projects and fundraising events.
• Conducted home visits, as appropriate, to assess needs and support re-engagement of participants.

3500 Carnegie Ave, Building B Cleveland, OH 44145

• Responsible for instruction of the Life Skills curriculum to prepare all enrolled students to successfully complete the NEO-NAT program.
• Provided direct service including teaching curriculum, completing required paperwork, completing case notes, attending and participating in graduation.
• Maintained ongoing contact with clients and arrange for services with community resources as needed.
• Acted as an advocate for clients and staff towards meeting program outcomes.
• Provided clients with crisis intervention and mediation as necessary.
• Provided clients with communication skills and relationship building techniques to ensure desired professional standards.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Assisted Voices’ Advocates in the planning, participant registration, assembling of materials (folders, packets, handouts) and provide on-site support at Voices events, conferences and activities across the state.
• Updated and managed donor relations database, eTapestry: enter all gifts and update contact information, create queries, reports, add & code constituents
• Provided administrative support for advocacy meetings hosted or facilitated by Voices across the state
• Assisted in the management and supervision of volunteers and interns
• Maintained and updated database of statewide Coalitions and Initiatives

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.

Master Of Science - Ms, Criminal Justice/Criminal Behavior