Director Of Social Services
Greater Chicago Area
Served as Director of Social Services for the second most populated county in the nation with a focus on individuals and families facing homelessness due to eviction and foreclosure. Designed and directly oversaw three programs with the Eviction Department and Civil Process Department. Directly managed and trained 112 deputies on Social Service Policy and Procedures and three administrative office staff.Highlights of accomplishments:• Created, launched and directed the Cook County Sheriff Eviction Social Service Department in October 2008• Developed partnerships with over 200 government, police, and nonprofit agencies• Responsible for coordinating services for over 22,000 families including services related to senior citizens, social security disability, health related concerns, child and adult protective services, domestic violence, shelter placement, housing and employment • Represented the Department before professional, industrial, and civic groups• Worked on special projects from Executive Office including policy work