Bethany Cloonan Email & Phone Number

Grove City, Pa, Us

Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States

Collaborate with Children & Youth Services Administrator to complete annual Needs Based Budget totaling approximately $12 million.Negotiate county contracts with community service providers and monitor for quality outcome achievement and contract compliance.Assess community needs and solicit & review program proposals to fill identified service gaps.Participate in the development and implementation of the agency strategic plan. Develop, implement, and monitor Child Welfare policies and procedures.Facilitate Resilience Workgroup to advance Agency Trauma Informed Care Efforts.Participate in Clinical Review Team Meetings and make program recommendations based on families’ needs.Connect children and families with appropriate therapeutic services in Venango County.Monitor maintenance of records in Ongoing, PIC, & Outreach Units to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations, policies, and laws.Supervise the Children & Youth Services Quality Assurance Unit and Child Welfare Interns.

Participate in case review teams to promote permanency outcomes for children and youth.Evaluate cases and assist caseworkers in selecting appropriate SWAN services.Collaborate with SWAN RTA to identify trends and barriers in SWAN service usage.Attended train-the-trainer conferences to become certified to train on Motivational Interviewing and CANS/FAST Assessment.Develop training curriculum, materials, and transfer of learning tools.Provide training to caseworkers, supervisors, and staff regarding child welfare policies and procedures, methods of intervention, the role of caseworker, and new initiatives, policies, or laws.Conduct department needs assessments and identify skill/knowledge gaps to be addressed.Assist in the implementation of employee corrective action plans by providing one-on-one coaching and giving feedback to supervisors.Observe caseworkers and provide coaching through feedback, modeling, and role playing.

Collaborated with families and community agencies to ensure child safety, permanency, and well-being.Participated in the development of family service and child permanency plans, and follow-up with families to assess progress toward goal completion.Completed assessments regarding child and family safety, risk, strengths, and needs.

Counsel unemployed and underemployed workers in labor market information, job search strategies, resume preparation and review, interviewing techniques, and provide an orientation of CareerLink services.Process Workforce Investment Act (WIA) applications and maintain accurate and complete participant records as required by federal law and NWPA Workforce Investment Board policies and regulations.Facilitate and present group and individual orientations on WIA program eligibility requirements, CWDS/Job Gateway enrollment, and Transferrable Skills workshop.Market CareerLink and WIA services, requirements, and procedures through community events, forums, and career fairs.Evaluate participants’ aptitude, interests, and personality characteristics to provide guidance in employment search and career development.Maintain WIA participant case load and compile weekly reports regarding program status and completion.Provide mass recruitment and resume screening services to identify qualified applicants for local employers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.

Design and direct the implementation of behavioral intervention plans, individualized to each child and family's needs.Provides child centered and family based behavior interventions according to Child Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) principles.Model and coach parents on appropriate responses to child and adolescent behaviors.

Promoted to Interim Store Manger to supervise staff and sales during management search.Promoted to Sales Leader to supervise and train associates on sales performance.Recruit, interview, negotiate compensation, and provide training for seasonal sales associates.Complete human resources files and ensure compliance with corporate policies for new hires.Coach associates on guest experience and sales techniques through modeling, feedback,and role playing.Track and report sales goals, loss prevention, and employee payroll records.Provide excellent customer service to meet daily sales and credit application goals.

Coordinated trainings, workshops, and special events, including annual December Graduate Recognition Ceremony for over 300 attendees.Instructed career preparation workshops for students, including Resume & Cover Letter Writing, Interviewing, and Negotiation.Facilitated strategic planning and goal setting initiatives for the Student Executive Council.Conducted outreach and marketing to diverse student populations for event participation.Maintained web content for Career Services and Alumni Affairs website.

Draft marketing, solicitation, and member satisfaction documents.Present state and federal policy briefings at regional housing coalition meetings.Meet with legislative staff to advocate for fair housing policies.Research housing legislation in the General Assembly and Congress.

Connected community partner organizations with faculty members and student volunteers.Managed, supervised, and provided monthly trainings to 21 AmeriCorps volunteers.Organized Make A Difference Day and Global Youth Service Day.Assessed community service participation among students and campus organizations.Organized civic engagement workshops for faculty members.Coordinated Service-Learning Institute for regional colleges and community organizations.

Conducted intake interviews and assessments for clients in financial crises.Managed case load of approximately 70 clients monthly to assist in achieving self-sufficiency goals.Provided referrals to resources and organizations within the community.Documented client progress and contact according to organizational guidelines.Instructed budgeting, decision making, and conflict resolution classes.

Msw, Community Organizing And Social Administration

4.0 Cumulative GPA Deans Scholar Award Recipient Human Services Management Certificate

Ba, Sociology, Early Childhood Education

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Delta, Alpha Phi Omega, Pi Sigma Pi, Resident Assistant, Social Science Research TutorCum Laude.