• Lead team of advocates and interns working to address non-academic barriers to success for K-12 students in under performing schools. • Work with schools and community partners to promote improvements in student grades, attendance and behavior.• Ensure students and families receive appropriate and adequate resources.• Manage family engagement projects in support of families such as weekend food bags, turkey distribution, resource fairs, etc. • Manage caseload of students by conducting weekly check-ins, parent engagement, resource coordination, and goal setting.

Administrator of a Public Children Services Agency responsible for ensuring the welfare of children in Jefferson County, OH; working with families towards reunification or by placing children with appropriate caregivers. Manage staff of caseworkers, aides, and placement workers. Work with stakeholders and partners to address community child welfare needs. Oversee recruitment of foster care and adoptive parents. Administer residential facility for male and female youth.

Managed the Social Services and Recreation Departments.Developed, implemented, and evaluated agency policies.Planned and coordinated special events utilizing local resources.Created relationships with local organizations to provide innovativeprogramming for youth.Collaborated with other county departments and service providers toensure services meet the needs of youth.Coordinated volunteer and student intern program.Facilitated staff training.Investigated resident grievances and issued findings.Represented Shuman Center in public settings.Acted as liaison to juvenile court and juvenile justice programs

Facilitated various programs including resident orientation and mental health screenings. Worked with local organizations to provide services and enrichment activities. Provided individual and group counseling.

Provided instruction to students in criminal justice and juvenile justice courses.Fostered discussions of local and national social justice issues.Created course syllabi, prepared class outlines, and evaluated student progressProvided support to students

Provided community-based treatment to youth. Implemented therapeutic interventions such as behavior contracting, anger management, social skills, and impulse control. Connected youth to various community improvement organizations.

Supervised group home for adolescent males. Managed residents' use of community resources. Coordinated volunteer services. Assisted in development of agency-wide behavioral level system.

Counseled youth in a residential group home. Facilitated group sessions, teaching independent living skills, coping mechanisms, and anger management skills.Engaged youth in cultural and athletic activities.