Freda Ceaser, Msw Email & Phone Number

Gresham, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Adjunct Professor in Portland State University's School of Social Work. I teach Societal Community, and Organizational Structures and Processes. This course focuses on:- Developing a critical understanding of the knowledge and values that inform social,economic, and environmental justice, and how this can be used to advocate for humanrights at the individual and system levels- Collecting, organizing, and critically analyzing and interpreting information about theorganizational and community contexts of diverse clients- Applying knowledge of human behavior and the social environment and othermultidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the assessment of organizations andcommunities

Tigard, Oregon, United States

The Vice President of Equity, Culture & Talent serves as the organizational thought-leader, strategist, and subject matter expert in all matters pertaining to diversity, equity, inclusion, and Human Resources (HR).

Serves as a member of Executive Leadership Team, partnering with other senior leaders to develop and drive forward the key strategies of organization development. Leading Central City Concern’s commitment and strategy to be a diverse, anti-racist, equitable, and inclusive organization. Responsible for the development of organizational values, strategic planning with equity lens, organization design, leadership development, change management, coaching, diversity, communication and shared language, and work/life balance.

Portland, Oregon Area

The Chief Equity Officer defines the overarching vision, identity, and strategy to become a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization both in our Administration and across our network of Housing, Health and Employment programs.The Chief Equity Officer directly manages the Equity Team, but also works closely with all programmatic teams, as well as many administrative teams, to ensure that organizational culture, practice and leadership development programming are anchored in our vision for equity and inclusion.The Chief Equity Officer shapes CCC’s equity strategy and guides its efforts; they hold up a mirror to our organization, they support our efforts to improve, and they also hold us accountable when we fail. This work requires superb communications skills, both written and verbal, and strong diplomacy skills. The CEqO is a strong listener and able to build a robust network of partnerships across the organization and community in order to achieve DEI goals.

232 Nw Everett

The Director of Equity & Inclusion is responsible for operationalizing the organization’s commitment and strategic initiatives related to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This role is one that leads CCC’s workforce diversity and inclusion initiatives and provides racial equity analysis for CCC’s programmatic outcomes. The position provides programmatic and staff support, leadership, and consultation to all levels of the organization in order to directly and indirectly enhance all services provided by the agency. The position is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and represents Central City Concern at community, City, County, and State levels.

Employment Access Center

The Director of Employment Services is responsible for the operation, staffing and supervision of the employment services to clients of CCC enrolled in employment services & the Community Volunteer Corps (CVC).Advance the vision of self-sufficiency through employment programming throughout Central City Concern and the broader homeless service provider community.Cultivate collaborative partnerships both within CCC and with outside agencies and systems providing employment, housing and social services to those living in poverty and homelessness.Responsible for the bottom line success of the Community Volunteer Corps (CVC). Directly managing the CVC Supervisor and seeking additional sustainable funding.Responsible for existing contracts and securing additional funds for program sustainability and expansion. Collaborate with community resource agencies to remove barriers, provide intervention and make referrals for issues including but not limited to mental health, drug and alcohol abuse, and emergency services. Identify grants and lead grant writing to secure additional funds for program sustainability and expansion. Develop and monitor the budgets for all employment programs.Oversee all contract reporting, compliance and performance improvement activities of the employment programs. Work cooperatively with EAC supervisors to develop and maintain quality management plan and outcome data collection. Participate in compliance, quality assurance and quality improvement activities as directed.

Employment Access Center

Establish and maintain communication with all internal and external partners. Develop and monitor the budgets for all employment programs, approximately 1.5 million dollar budget.Oversee all contract reporting, compliance and performance improvement activities of the employment programs.Knowledge of employment services, chemical dependency and mental health services and client engagement.Experience in program development and management.Work with employment programs to recruit, hire, orient and supervise staff.Oversee day-to-day operations, managing 15+ staff.

Employment Access Center

City Hall, Portland, Or

IPR Liaison with Jefferson High School Senior Inquiry StudentsEmergency 911 Dispatch Investigation InterviewingCity Budget Advisory Committee MemberCitizen Crime CommissionLocal Public Safety Coordinating Counsel

Portland, Or

• Researched resources for families and singles• Observed team meetings with staff and families• Assisted with fundraising events • Participated in policy workgroup• Build rapport with the families, staff, and community partners• Attended School Social Work meetings• Processed applications for Food Training Program• Developed Cultural Diversity Training for staff

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Sciences

Aa, Business Management

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