My role as a Sprockets Network and Quality Coordinator allows me to connect out of school time programs in Saint Paul to professional development, reliable information and each other in an effort to improve success of young people.

Responsible for the day to day operations of an after school and summer program for Saint Paul youth that strengthens educational and social skills.•Development and evaluation of program structure creating a program of excellence to meet the needs of participants •Outreach and networking to community collaboratives, agencies, schools and volunteer groups•Communication to and partnering with participant families for student success•Documentation for quarterly and annual reports… Show more Responsible for the day to day operations of an after school and summer program for Saint Paul youth that strengthens educational and social skills.•Development and evaluation of program structure creating a program of excellence to meet the needs of participants •Outreach and networking to community collaboratives, agencies, schools and volunteer groups•Communication to and partnering with participant families for student success•Documentation for quarterly and annual reports to funders•Maintain database of participant information, progress documentation and relevant forms•Supervision of a staff of five FT and four PT employees including interviewing, hiring, training and evaluation Show less

Responsible for the development and implementation of an intensive and comprehensive program for at-risk families to decrease out of home placements and empower personal change.•Developed systems for operations including; program structure, multi-agency supports, follow up accountability, documentation, releases and tracking forms •Organized community trainings•Created bi-lingual marketing tools: brochure, flyers, letterhead, press releases and resource materials•Outreach to… Show more Responsible for the development and implementation of an intensive and comprehensive program for at-risk families to decrease out of home placements and empower personal change.•Developed systems for operations including; program structure, multi-agency supports, follow up accountability, documentation, releases and tracking forms •Organized community trainings•Created bi-lingual marketing tools: brochure, flyers, letterhead, press releases and resource materials•Outreach to individuals, agencies, communities and businesses through presentations, fairs and individual meetings•Managed collaborative groups of agencies and schools to develop each family goal plan•Maintained long-term case management follow-up at the family and agency level•Networked with community agencies to increase utilization of services for youth and families•Assessed family strengths and needs to determine appropriate resources •Assisted families to connect with appropriate programs and services in the community Show less

Responsible for the youth intervention services through the Youth Skills contract with Hennepin County and oversight of the Youth Development Program Department.•Managed Youth Development Budget•Prepared annual grant applications and provided quarterly demographic and outcome reports to the State of Minnesota•Supervised FT Youth Development Staff and their school day and after school programming. •Maintained a case load of over 50 youth including assessment of youth and… Show more Responsible for the youth intervention services through the Youth Skills contract with Hennepin County and oversight of the Youth Development Program Department.•Managed Youth Development Budget•Prepared annual grant applications and provided quarterly demographic and outcome reports to the State of Minnesota•Supervised FT Youth Development Staff and their school day and after school programming. •Maintained a case load of over 50 youth including assessment of youth and families, court requirements, intervention needs, youth contract requirements and program completion•Managed truancy interventions through tracking, reporting and advocating•Partnered with schools to develop success plans and track progress for county referred youth Show less