SJ Sanchez Consulting provides transformative guidance and strategic support for individuals and organizations seeking to unlock their full potential through the power of vision. I specialize in helping clients clarify their aspirations, define their purpose, and create a compelling vision that drives meaningful change and sustainable success.

• Played a pivotal role in the successful implementation of the Assertive Community Engagement & Success (ACES) program, actively contributing to the development of goal objectives and the establishment of data collection measures. These efforts were crucial in ensuring the program’s effectiveness and measuring its impact.• Mobilized and empowered a diverse team of 25 individuals from various disciplines to deliver intensive mobile outreach services, targeting over 75 at-risk young people within their communities, with a focus on violence prevention.• Cultivated a performance-driven culture grounded in trauma-informed practices, positive youth development and opportunities for growth.

• Successfully oversaw the planning and operation of diverse youth, juvenile justice, and community justice projects at the Queens Youth Justice Center. This included overseeing the implementation and outcomes of Alternative to Detention and Community Reintegration programs, ensuring their effectiveness in supporting youth and promoting positive outcomes. • Established and cultivated strong partnerships with community-based organizations, City and State agencies, and elected officials. These collaborations aimed at developing innovative solutions to address community issues, fostering a collective and comprehensive approach to community justice.• Played a pivotal role in supporting fundraising efforts for programs, utilizing expertise in grant writing, and engaging in advocacy with city and state officials. Leveraging these skills, actively contributed to securing funding for programs, enabling their continued operation and expansion.• Collaborated with fellow justice experts to provide international technical assistance to USAID in restructuring juvenile justice practices in Guatemala. This collaboration contributed to the improvement of the juvenile justice system on an international scale, promoting better outcomes for young individuals and advancing justice practices.

• Oversaw the management and directed the day-to-day operations of a comprehensive youth programming portfolio. This included overseeing a Youth Court, Juvenile Reentry initiatives, and an Alternatives to Detention program, ensuring their effective implementation and positive impact on young people involved in the justice system.• Implemented and managed the Harlem Justice Corps, a transformative workforce development program for young adults involved in the justice system. Provided over 300 young people with opportunities for skill-building, personal growth, and successful reintegration into society.• Provided valuable support in the development and planning of grant applications. Contributed to the successful acquisition of funding by effectively articulating program needs and goals. Additionally, played a key role in overseeing the administration of awarded grants, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and optimizing the utilization of resources for maximum impact.

• Effectively managed the daily operations of the onsite Help Center, which successfully provided housing assistance to a substantial annual number of 1500 residents. Ensured the delivery of high-quality services and maintained a supportive environment for those in need.• Ensured the seamless functioning of the Case Management Department. Provided effective supervision and support of case management staff, fostering their professional growth, and offered task supervision to social work interns.• Actively engaged in all fundraising, development, and grant management activities. Contributed to the organization’s financial sustainability and growth by leveraging resources, seeking funding opportunities, and effectively managing grants, enabling the continuation and expansion of vital programs and services.

• Supervised a dedicated team of 12 case managers, ensuring their effective performance and providing task supervision to social work interns. Fostered a collaborative and supportive work environment, maximizing the team’s potential and delivering high quality services.• Utilizing strategic and collaborative approaches, conducted screenings, intakes, assessments, and service planning for over 200 youth, adults and families engaged in the Justice Center programs. Ensured the provision of appropriate and individualized support, aligning services with their unique needs and goals. • Offered crisis intervention and delivered short-term, task-oriented counseling to individuals and families. Responded promptly to immediate needs, providing support and guidance to address urgent situations, and facilitating progress towards identified objectives.

• Collaborated closely with domestic violence police officers from the NYPD Housing Bureaus, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and the New York City Mayors Office to Combat Domestic Violence. Together, provided valuable technical assistance to community-based organizations, conducted outreach to victims, and facilitated empowering workshops for the community. • Offered comprehensive support, advocacy, referrals, and assistance to over 150 victims of domestic violence residing within NYCHA housing. Ensured their safety and well-being in challenging circumstances and fostering resilience.

Interviewed men and women who where awaiting arraignment in Manhattan Central Booking for community ties. Made recommendations to the courts as to whether an individual should be released on his/her own recognizance.