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Achievements:Developed and taught courses in Social Work Department.Received positive feedback from students for engaging teaching style and ability to make complex concepts accessible.Responsibilities:Develop course syllabus and lesson plans.Create engaging and interactive classroom experiences to facilitate student learning.Grade assignments and provide feedback to students.Hold office hours to provide additional support to students.Stay current with research and trends in the field to bring new ideas and perspectives to the classroom.

Achievements:Co-Author publication on the impact of voting amongst women of color.Presented research findings at national and international outlets.Developed strong partnerships with academic and industry partners to support research projects.Responsibilities:Conducted research in voting trends amongst women of color.Collected and analyzed data using statistical software.Worked collaboratively with research team members to design and execute research projects.Wrote and co-authored research publications for academic journals and other outlets.

Achievements:Led fundraising efforts to secure $1 Million to support organization's mission.Developed and launched successful programs to address food insecurity for senior citizens and youth, including Halal Meals on Wheels.Grew organization's social media following by 25%.Built strong partnerships with community organizations and businesses to support the organization's mission.Responsibilities:Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organization's mission and goals.Managed organizational budget and finances.Oversaw staff and volunteers, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.Cultivated relationships with donors and secured funding to support organization's mission.Developed and launched programs to address organization's focus areas.Maintained relationships with key stakeholders and partners to advance the organization's mission.

Coordinates processes to ensure compliance, as well as, evaluates operational activities District-wide as related to allegations of employee abuse or maltreatment.Provides District-wide support regarding Social Work Issues, which includes planning professional development opportunities concerning child abuse and maltreatment. Assist in addressing the legal and policy issues concerning allegations of abuse or maltreatment by an employee and ensuring that the District's legal interests are identified and communicated in dealings with the Board's attorney, parents, local school administrators and appropriate agencies. Responds to requests for information and assistance regarding compliance with district protocols overseen by the Social Work Department Ensures that all appropriate investigative and reporting protocols as warranted are implementedAttends various meetings, special projects, and serves on committees relating to Social Work issuesAssists with providing guidance around Employee Incident and Social work Issues to senior leadership, school administrators, and staffProvides opinions on the District’s policies and procedures governing social work issues to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and regulationsPrepares and presents reports, data and the needed correspondence regarding Employee abuse and maltreatment issuesServes as the District liaison for Employee Incident child abuse/neglect cases with DFCS; Assesses child abuse/neglect allegations by individuals that include, but are not limited to, parents, guardians, relatives, family friends, and District employeesConducts required training for mandated reporters of suspected child abuse and neglectAssists with the management of grants and budgetary processes within the Social Work Department

Duties include but are not limited to: -Managing, directing and evaluating assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals. -Directing and coordinating the production of all external communication materials, including departmental publications and reports, video productions, trade show exhibits, newsletters, presentations, and etc.,-Overseeing management of public outreach and education efforts for various programs. -Establishing protocol and procedures for public involvement activities associated with design and construction and special projects. -Preparing annual public relations plan and budget.-Coordinates activities of juvenile programs, which may address mental health, drug rehabilitation, community service, youth achievement, or other areas of concern.-Advising management of any specific criteria and the department’s obligations to secure, manage and account for the usage of the funds.-Acting as the department’s liaison with the grantors.-Developing and maintaining relationships and coordinates work activities with other agencies, departments and organizations.-Assisting in the budget preparation process by performing various administrative and operational analyses of program functions/activities.-Projecting future needs for funds and recommends sources to fulfill shortfalls.-Developing and writes quarterly and annual programmatic mandated federal reports.-Meeting with family and youth to evaluate effectiveness of program and makes recommendations for program improvements.-Making recommendations to the court.

Performs a variety of highly skilled case work services for children, youth and families, Maintain medical, physical, social and psychological histories of families in order to provide maximum services to individuals, Investigate, assess, evaluate, and conduct interviews in order to make determinations on allegations of child abuse and/or neglect, Investigate, assess, evaluate and prepare to make recommendations for court on petitions alleging neglect or abuse of children, Recruit and/select foster and adoptive homes for placement of children, Consult with community groups to determine appropriate referrals and develop community resources; confer with families, relatives, professional associates and other socialwelfare agencies regarding case concerns and/progress, Conduct and interpret results of investigations of child abuse and/or neglect, Seek resources such as: employment, housing, financial assistance and other services for an assigned caseload, Independently prepare case history, forms and reports.

Assisted in creating and updating agency policies and proceduresAudited Medicaid audits of files for all clinicians in the agencyAssisted in development program outcomesDeveloped marketing plan for satellite officePerform various management, administrative, and technical functions for Risk ManagementCreated and led the cultural diversity team for the agencyIndividual counseling that consisted of performance assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, case management, therapy, and referrals

Responsible for facilitating on-going effective partnerships between family, parents and community, all core to the Head start programIdentified recruits, enrolled children for the Head Start Program and support, monitor and mentor each family as they strive to attain their personal family development model.Liaison between the Head Start program office and the individual center/classroom, providing feedback as necessary to the teachers to meet the changing and unique needs of each child/familyDeveloped customized parents' workshop that addressed specific needs of those enrolled in the programMaintained consistent communication with parent to encourage participation and involvement in all activitySolicited parent feedback and provided resolution where needed to ensure constant program improvement and family satisfactionDeveloped and implemented a plan for contacting potential referral sources on a regular and consistent basis to promote CIFC and HSNFC services and volunteer opportunitiesDeveloped and maintained collegial and collaborative relationship with referral sources and community partnersAssumed responsibility for ongoing professional development and continuing educationWorked collaboratively with government and local organizations such as Department of Children and Families, Child Protective Services, Department of Juvenile Justice,Housing Authorities, Temporary Assistance for NeedyFamilies, Transitional Housing, and etcCase Management, which is inclusive of Child and Family Reviews, Family Partnership Agreements, Home Visits, Home Evaluations, Classroom observations, Advocate and Teacher partnerships, and daily documentations and reports.

Conducted individual work with middle school at-risk boys. Work consisted of weekly tutoring, support and academic and life skills trainingCo-facilitated weekly group sessions for homeless women with children whom reside in transitional housingCo-facilitated a 12-step support group for adults recovering from substance abuseAssisted with volunteer recruitment, screening, placement and trackingDeveloped and implemented programs, training, and activities for volunteers through different ministries served

Responsible for scheduling fee-based projects necessary to support the program. Maintained and/or established contracts with state, federal, and non-governmental personneland worked to increase the number of diversity of program sponsors.Responsible for recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, coordination and performance of on-site staff and the overall performance of students in the program.Supervised 3-4 on-site staff and 15-20 participating students. Provided on-going training and technical support to ensure projects were being completed in a safe and productive mannerReviewed program safety protocols, revised training materials, developed educational curricula, database management, and coordinated special technical trainings