Kristen Lancaster Email & Phone Number

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Ensures the development, implementation and sustainability of efficient and effective career development and job search activities through all of Goodwill's career service center locations across the state of Arkansas. Responsible for communicating the short- and long-term objectives and overall performance goals for career development and job placement efforts for people served to Career Services locations. Guides and directs the career services team members to successful attainment of goals… Show more Ensures the development, implementation and sustainability of efficient and effective career development and job search activities through all of Goodwill's career service center locations across the state of Arkansas. Responsible for communicating the short- and long-term objectives and overall performance goals for career development and job placement efforts for people served to Career Services locations. Guides and directs the career services team members to successful attainment of goals through coaching and developing team members to higher levels of professional growth – ensuring that they are effectively serving all job seekers, from all backgrounds and experience, who enter Goodwill Career service centers. Focuses on the delivery of services through an integrated service system and a cross-functional team, including working closely with other Mission Services statewide and nationally, to reach department goals for persons served, number of job placement, and wage related measurements.Driving program enrollment for all of Goodwill's Mission Service programs, while also engaging key community stakeholders and employers, ensuring their employment and workforce needs are being met. Show less

Hot Springs

Program Manager over Hazard Mitigation, Emergency Management, IT, and Solid Waste. Covering a ten County area in Arkansas. Managed the administration of FEMA grants and works diligently with ADEM & DEQ to ensure the program accuracy.

Hot Springs

Develop and execute strategic direction and vision for the Business Service Teams.Provides strategies for job development and placement activities across the West Central Arkansas. Develop and maintain quality relationships with community partners and employers, explaining the services provided by the Arkansas Workforce Centers. Develop extensive collaborative relationships with local employers to provide occupational skills training for job seekers.Participates in Chamber of… Show more Develop and execute strategic direction and vision for the Business Service Teams.Provides strategies for job development and placement activities across the West Central Arkansas. Develop and maintain quality relationships with community partners and employers, explaining the services provided by the Arkansas Workforce Centers. Develop extensive collaborative relationships with local employers to provide occupational skills training for job seekers.Participates in Chamber of Commerce functions, economic development partnership meeting and other networking activities.Delivers presentations to employer groups and other community-based organizations.Report and track business services activities.Schedules and coordinates on-site recruitment and hiring fairs.Assist workforce team members in recruiting targeted demographic groups to ensure WIOA performance.Assist with special projects, additional grants when necessary. Show less

Hot Springs, Ar & Benton, Ar

Regulated and provided the Employment and Training program to adults who receive help from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP) in Garland and Saline counties until July 2018. Provides resume assistance, job search assistance, interview preparation, job readiness skills, soft skills, and online training. Hosts training programs with National park, as well as, Career fairs and hiring events. Works an average Case load of 150 individuals a month, while keeping accurate case notes… Show more Regulated and provided the Employment and Training program to adults who receive help from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP) in Garland and Saline counties until July 2018. Provides resume assistance, job search assistance, interview preparation, job readiness skills, soft skills, and online training. Hosts training programs with National park, as well as, Career fairs and hiring events. Works an average Case load of 150 individuals a month, while keeping accurate case notes and determining eligibility for the program and following up with each previous month’s cases. Show less

Benton, Arkansas & Hot Springs, Arkansas

Investigates suspected child abuse and neglect complaints by making on-site visits, securing background information, and interviewing parties involved. Discusses investigative findings and observations with supervisor and recommends the opening of protective services, foster care, or supportive services cases. Intervenes in crisis situations, removes the child from the home if the situation is life threatening, and arranges for temporary placement in foster homes, group homes, or treatment… Show more Investigates suspected child abuse and neglect complaints by making on-site visits, securing background information, and interviewing parties involved. Discusses investigative findings and observations with supervisor and recommends the opening of protective services, foster care, or supportive services cases. Intervenes in crisis situations, removes the child from the home if the situation is life threatening, and arranges for temporary placement in foster homes, group homes, or treatment facilities. Develops a case plan to establish goals, objectives, tasks and time frames for all parties involved in case. Provides counseling and guidance to clients in defining their needs, interests, and courses of action and refers clients to other professionals, agencies, services, or community resources appropriate to clients' problems. Recruits and trains families, conducts home studies and family assessments to determine appropriate child placements, and visits clients and/or foster parents on a regular basis to monitor progress toward case objectives. Documents all case work activities and developments and prepares court reports for custody hearings and presents testimony when necessary. Performs other duties as assigned. Show less

Malvern, Arkansas

Responsible for directing the recreation staff and inmates engaged in recreational activities. I supervise inmates in the Hobby Craft program and inmate council program. I Lead and provide guidance to subordinate staff by establishing work plans, time frames, and/or deadlines, staff assignments, and resolving difficult or complex problems to ensure accurate and effective application of policies, rules, or precedents. I supervise, plan, and organize recreational activities by determining amount… Show more Responsible for directing the recreation staff and inmates engaged in recreational activities. I supervise inmates in the Hobby Craft program and inmate council program. I Lead and provide guidance to subordinate staff by establishing work plans, time frames, and/or deadlines, staff assignments, and resolving difficult or complex problems to ensure accurate and effective application of policies, rules, or precedents. I supervise, plan, and organize recreational activities by determining amount of staff and security needed, and posting schedules of activities. Develop or modify programs or games, as necessary, to permit participation by disabled and/or restricted inmates, sets up recreational equipment for needed activities, and recruit, train, coordinate, and monitor volunteers for activities. Teach physical education classes to inmates, and train, coach, and organize Special Olympic Games. Monitor and document the inmates behavior and progress during recreational activities. Inventory and check recreational equipment to ensure proper working order, and maintain recreational rooms and yards by cleaning and securing equipment. I perform other duties as assigned. Since September I have also been the interim Program specialist and re-entry facilitator. Show less

Hot Springs, Arkansas

Responsibilities:Work in-home with children with Autism and implement ABA therapy. While Subbing I work directly with children with disabilities at a 4 to 1 ratio.Skills Utilized :CPR/BLS Certification

Jonesboro, Arkansas Area

Child Advocacy, Working with abused and traumatized childrenWork with the CACD, DHS/DCFS, Mental Health Professionals, and SANE-P

Paragould, Arkansas

Paragould, Arkansas

Jones

Assisting customers in the store with printing, packaging, and shipping needs.