Brittany R. Atkinson, Msw Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Manage the implementation of the Summer Youth Employment Program for Cuyahoga County, a short-term subsidized work experience program, which serves 1000-3000 high school students annuallyCoordinate annual efforts to recruit, train, manage and coordinate the work of 50-100 full time and seasonal staff to implement program functions of outreach, application, eligibility determination, payroll, file maintenance and compliance, job coaching, case management, and partner relationsOversee all employer-related processes, including community partner management, worksite cultivation and validation, supervisor orientation, job matching, job change requests, and ongoing problem solvingLead the Case Management team, effectively and positively communicating initiatives and motivating the team to provide enhanced outcomes and improved service for teens and young adultsEnsure data and paperwork, such as eligibility documents, hiring/tax documents, evaluations, satisfaction surveys and case notes, are properly collected, tracked, and regularly updated and that Y.O.U. is compliant with any required input of data in public/government management information systemsImprove upon the following processes on a routine basis: registration, selection, eligibility determination, orientation; community partner coordination; youth payroll; and compliance with funder requirements Assist with development of and adherence to annual program scope and $4–8 million annual budget

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Managed day-to-day YRC operations, lead the transition to remote/virtual services due to a 12 month center closure. Oversaw that creation of a remote service delivery model, including the launch of a Squarespace Website and the buildout of the Matrix Learning Management System to offer self-paced work readiness, career exploration and life skills modules. Supervised three YRC staff and two Senior Case Managers; regularly provided support, guidance and coaching to ensure they collectively meet departmental and professional development goals. Monitored $900,000 annual budget, including approving expenses, reclassifying line items, creating plans to avoid under or over-spending and making recommendations for budget modifications if needed.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Managed the day-to-day operations of the Young Adult Resource Center (YRC), a drop-in center, by working with subcontractor, Towards Employment, as well as the Participant Recruitment Manager and Sr. Manager of Training and Special Projects at Y.O.U. to ensure annual targets are met. The YRC is contracted to provide short-term employment and educational services to 1500+ teens and young adults each year. Supervised four full-time employees and regularly provide support, guidance and coaching to ensure they are on track to meet their departmental and professional development goals. Oversaw the design, planning and implementation of one-on-one career services, employability skills workshops, and basic skills testing and tutoring for teen and young adult customers visiting the YRC. Ensure that there is a robust array of services and events occurring throughout the month and that there is always coverage across the floor so that customers can obtain the services they need when they drop-in. Monitored the YRC's $450,000 annual budget, to include approving expenses, reclassifying line items as appropriate, creating plans to avoid under-spending or over-spending and making recommendations for budget modifications if needed Ensured all team members enter accurate, detailed program data into appropriate databases in a timely manner. Routinely review data for quality assurance and to ensure YRC is tracking toward program targets. Provide detailed program reports to YRC funder once per month at a minimum. Provided data and feedback to senior leadership regarding client satisfaction, methods to improve employability services, and ideas for upcoming or new initiativesOrganized all staff meetings and in-service days and document procedures and policies to share with team to ensure alignment around service delivery modalities and desired outcomes

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Partner with Towards Employment to co-manage the day to day operations of the Young Adult Resource Center (YRC) on behalf of OhioMeansJobs | Cleveland-Cuyahoga County to provide employment and career planning assistance, educational support, and case management services to 750+ young adults each year Manage monthly calendar to ensure there are regular employability skills workshop offerings; ensure adequate coverage for all activities; schedule workshops for community partners who utilize training servicesOrganize all staff meetings and in-service days and document procedures and policies to share with team to ensure alignment around service delivery modalities and desired outcomesServe on the Cleveland Core Team for Annie E. Casey Foundation's Generation Work Initiative, which selected five cities across the nation including Cleveland; Oversee the identification and implementation of program adjustments and additions that align with the Positive Youth Development “PILOT” tool introduced through the Generation Work InitiativeEnter timely, accurate program data, generate reports to be reviewed each month, and facilitate discussions and recommend program adjustments based on dataSupervise two full-time employees and regularly provide support, guidance and coaching to ensure they are on track to meet their departmental and professional development goals; hired and on-boarded two full-time staffAssist Director of Talent Management and Organizational Performance in fostering a culture of feedback through the implementation of “how-to” trainings for all staff; introduced “Y.O.U.DOS,” a new staff recognition model to share “kudos” and strength based feedback across the organization

Cleveland, Ohio

Audited case files to ensure compliance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) Created a CCMEP Services Guide to be used by all staff to ensure overall quality and accuracy of goals, notes, and services being entered into Ohio’s Workforce Case Management System (OWCMS)Wrote and continually refined curricula and facilitation guides for employability skills workshops for teens and young adults; facilitated group workshops at the YRC and in the community for up to fifty youth at one time Coordinated weekly Orientations to educate teens and young adults on program elements and services and ensured WIOA intake paperwork was completed accurately before youth could begin enrollment process

Boston, Ma

Managed, coached and developed one full-time team member and interns through quarterly goal-setting, weekly check-ins and ongoing feedback to ensure progress toward individual and departmental objectivesManaged all aspects of onboarding and college enrollment process for 500+ young adults every year to ensure incoming student eligibility, including scheduling intake appointments and planning eventsConducted six to ten interviews per week with prospects, used active listening skills to assess strengths and barriers, and wrote recommendations using admissions readiness guidelines Implemented key systems and processes to streamline admissions pipeline and increase information sharing to improve stakeholder experiences; documented procedures for future useIncreased matriculation of early admitted students through implementation of bi-annual Welcome Receptions for 100+ attendees, bi-weekly email newsletters and other pilot initiativesCoached and advised a group of three to five students every six-month cycle to promote retention and professional growth

Boston, Ma

Established trusting relationships with students, ages 18-24, in order to identify and refer to resources as needed and identify barriers impacting performance throughout the programCoordinated cross-departmentally to create action plans for students at risk of leaving the program; conducted internship site visits to identify goals, strengths, and external support to improve outcomesCreated a student services intervention playbook detailing evidence-based best practices to be used with students to increase positive outcomes by reducing mental health and behavioral barriersConducted 3- 5 interviews and assessments of student prospects and presented prospects during weekly Admissions Decision Forums

Malden, Ma

Assisted in implementation of activities integrating social, emotional, physical, cognitive, language and aesthetic development for children, ages three months to five years, in compliance with National Association for the Education of Young Children(NAEYC) and Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) accreditation standardsResponded to behavioral signals from children that indicated a need for a change in teaching style to meet the child’s emotional or intellectual development needsImplemented and modeled conflict management and problem solving strategies with childrenFollowed center policies and procedures for health and safety, indoors and outdoorsSupervised and directly interacted with children in a warm and positive manner

Malden High School, Malden, Ma

Provided ongoing case management, advocacy, crisis management and referral services to five high school mothers to increase high school graduation and completion of post-secondary education, vocational training, and/or employment at a livable wageAssessed family strengths, needs and goals on an ongoing basis to support goal achievement of families in areas such as self-sufficiency and financial stability, successful and engaged parenting, attachment, and healthy relationshipsPlanned and facilitated group interventions and group education with teen parents using evidenced based curricula Interfaced with school department and other service providers to coordinate care and reduce barriers for participants so they could achieve educational goalsParticipated in meetings and summits aimed at influencing local, state and federal public policies that directly impact young parents such as the Malden Teen Parent Task Force and the Massachusetts Alliance on Teen Pregnancy

Delphi, In

Wrote over 75+ treatment plans every quarter, as well as annual case summaries, documenting progress toward individual goals and objectives and identifying interventions and modalities to address needs of identified clients adhering to HIPAA Compliance standardsPerformed crisis management interventions for clients as needed using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) model Assessed needs and strengths of children and adolescents at an individual, family, and community level using The Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Comprehensive Assessment; Achieved and maintained CANS certification throughout employmentAssisted caseload of up to ten individuals, ages 4 to 60, in implementing treatment plans aimed at improving skills and functioning through home, school and community visits at least twenty-five hours per week Advocated on behalf of clients across agencies and directed families towards helpful community resources and supports

Greater Lafayette, In

Managed team of five to eight college aged student volunteers who mentored adolescents in the surrounding community Facilitated the planning and implementation of activities for weekly gatherings hosted for high school students Planned and delivered targeted presentations to a group of 20 to 30 high school students on a monthly basis Mentored three to five high school students each week around challenges and barriers they experienced

Lafayette, In

Wrote and filed official reports with the local juvenile court that detailed charges and recommendations for juvenile offenders to be used at court hearingsBuilt rapport with adolescents involved with the juvenile justice system to identify needs and referred to community resources as appropriate; monitored progress toward probation requirements Facilitated weekly Pregnancy Prevention and Parenting Support Groups for five to ten teenagers

Lafayette, In

Provided ongoing afterschool instruction and care for twenty to thirty children ages five to eighteen Implemented age-appropriate activities in a safe environment using the 40 Developmental Assets Model Planned pro-social afterschool and summer outings and clubs for youth to participate in on regular basis Supervised youth and attempted to modify inappropriate behavior and create positive learning experiences

Masters Of Social Work, Clinical, Children, Youth, & Families Concentration; Specialization In Trauma Assessment & Intervention

Bachelors Of Science With Highest Distinction, Youth, Adult, & Family Services

Activities and Societies: Young Life of Greater Lafayette; Vice President of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Philanthropic Sorority