Toccara N. Steele
Regional Supervisor of the Fatherhood Initiative Program at Lutheran Family Services- Claim this Profile
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Dr. Ruby E. Powell
Toccara and I bonded in the most unique way! After we began talking we realized that we had a lot more in common than what was on the surface. She is a real go getter and fire ball. I have seen her transform while realizing her goals, dreams, and visions. I’m honored to recommend her for the work of public/keynote speaking, life coaching, & book publishing.
Timothy Moore
Toccara for the years I have known her has continually shown an amazing commitment to all of the work and projects she has taken on. The level of detail and level of excellence in her work is unparalleled. She has been a great asset to my business and I highly recommend her to lead any project where you need results!!
Shareka Swaby
Toccara Nicole is an awesome phenomenal woman, she is caring and supportive. She is also a very supportive Publisher who holds your hand through the process. She is full is vibrancy and fun. I absolutely love her.
Dr. Ruby E. Powell
Toccara and I bonded in the most unique way! After we began talking we realized that we had a lot more in common than what was on the surface. She is a real go getter and fire ball. I have seen her transform while realizing her goals, dreams, and visions. I’m honored to recommend her for the work of public/keynote speaking, life coaching, & book publishing.
Timothy Moore
Toccara for the years I have known her has continually shown an amazing commitment to all of the work and projects she has taken on. The level of detail and level of excellence in her work is unparalleled. She has been a great asset to my business and I highly recommend her to lead any project where you need results!!
Shareka Swaby
Toccara Nicole is an awesome phenomenal woman, she is caring and supportive. She is also a very supportive Publisher who holds your hand through the process. She is full is vibrancy and fun. I absolutely love her.
Dr. Ruby E. Powell
Toccara and I bonded in the most unique way! After we began talking we realized that we had a lot more in common than what was on the surface. She is a real go getter and fire ball. I have seen her transform while realizing her goals, dreams, and visions. I’m honored to recommend her for the work of public/keynote speaking, life coaching, & book publishing.
Timothy Moore
Toccara for the years I have known her has continually shown an amazing commitment to all of the work and projects she has taken on. The level of detail and level of excellence in her work is unparalleled. She has been a great asset to my business and I highly recommend her to lead any project where you need results!!
Shareka Swaby
Toccara Nicole is an awesome phenomenal woman, she is caring and supportive. She is also a very supportive Publisher who holds your hand through the process. She is full is vibrancy and fun. I absolutely love her.
Dr. Ruby E. Powell
Toccara and I bonded in the most unique way! After we began talking we realized that we had a lot more in common than what was on the surface. She is a real go getter and fire ball. I have seen her transform while realizing her goals, dreams, and visions. I’m honored to recommend her for the work of public/keynote speaking, life coaching, & book publishing.
Timothy Moore
Toccara for the years I have known her has continually shown an amazing commitment to all of the work and projects she has taken on. The level of detail and level of excellence in her work is unparalleled. She has been a great asset to my business and I highly recommend her to lead any project where you need results!!
Shareka Swaby
Toccara Nicole is an awesome phenomenal woman, she is caring and supportive. She is also a very supportive Publisher who holds your hand through the process. She is full is vibrancy and fun. I absolutely love her.
Credentials
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Certified Life Coach
New Skills Academy (part of BE-A Education Ltd) -
Grace Hill Training
Grace Hill
Experience
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Lutheran Family Services
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Regional Supervisor of the Fatherhood Initiative Program
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Dec 2022 - Present
• Provide coordination and supervision of all Fatherhood Initiative Program services from intake to discharge. Implement and adhere to a client-centered philosophy while utilizing client voice and choice. Ensure compliance with all program site processes and procedures. Cultivate and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal government representatives and various community organizations. • In designated region, supervise the Fatherhood Initiative Program staff, monitor/update written project standards, service delivery, and evaluation plans. • Support clients in a variety of community settings, to include client homes, prisons, and jails. • Provide direct supervision to Fatherhood Program case managers and employment specialists and monitor service delivery to ensure standards and best practices are met and provide feedback and direction on case staffing in group and individual meetings. • Ensure the implementation of multiple project activities for the Fatherhood Program. • Participate in continuous quality improvement planning and duties for the program including standards, processes, and case file reviews. • Provide project status reports to Program Director and identified staff as requested. • Develop and maintain positive working relationships and work in collaboration with area community organizations and referral sources. • Conduct outreach activities to network with other organizations and gain client referrals. • Provide coaching, professional development, and educational planning for staff. • Prepare reports for funding sources as needed and grant reporting requirements. • Coordinate maintenance of participant file information to ensure all participant file information is up to date and meets continuous quality assurance standards of the agency. • Track program outcome statistics. Show less
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President | Creative Director of Development and Implementation
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Aug 2017 - Present
• Consulting clients to develop small businesses and/or non-profit organizations • Create and conduct leadership and team development trainings for small business and non-profit organizations • Coach clients to create books according to their desired outcome(s) • Publishing books and curriculum for clients • Provide strategies for clients to build beyond their written works as authors • Familiar with creating content for small business owners, startup businesses, authors, and speakers • Edits and proofreads manuscripts/works for clients • Services clients by mapping out strategies and plans for their lives, businesses and/or concepts • Develop lead magnets for clients • Serves as a virtual and administrative assistant to small business owners and/or non-profit organizations • Assist clients with creating branding identity for their business or non-profit organization Show less
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Director of Academic Partnerships
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Dec 2015 - Sep 2019
• Managed the DCFS University Partnerships Program o Worked with universities already in partnership with DCFS to ensure Foundation for Permanency/Placement is appropriately incorporated into the universities. o Recruited other universities in the University Partnerships Program as deemed appropriate. o Analyzed data and develops reports o Coached partners on how to apply the DCFS curriculum within their Social Work or Human Services programs • Managed the DCFS Academic Internship Program o Coached intern on how to apply their classroom experience with their internship experience o Worked with universities to recruit prospective interns and place interns inappropriate placements in DCFS o Attended Field/Internship Fairs at colleges and universities to recruit students for the program o Created and implements marketing strategies to generate prospective interns o Recruited supervisors from DCFS/Private Agencies (POS) divisions, when needed o Managed all intern applications, process background checks, and maintain records on all interns o Developed working relationships with the different divisions within DCFS to provide prospective interns with well-rounded learning opportunities o Collected and analyzes data to create, reshape and provide innovative ideas to further develop the program • Worked with the DCFS Office of Child and Family Policy o Finalized and developed new policies as deemed necessary to the DCFS Academic Internship and the University Partnerships Programs • Led workgroups to provide further development to programs within DCFS • Trained DCFS Curriculum to DCFS/POS Participants and Staff • Served on leadership teams to create and implement conferences, workshops and training • Analyzed data to create reports and to develop innovative strategies for programs • Assisted with the development of a Simulation Center to train the workforce within the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Show less
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University of Illinois Springfield
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Aug 2018 - May 2019
• Created, distributed, and reviewed the course syllabus. • Utilized a variety of instructional strategies in order to engage students, including cooperative and experiential learning. • Met with academic department chair to develop courseware and curriculum. • Coordinated with the college or university bookstore in order to ensure class material availability. • Maintained records of student attendance, involvement, and progress. • Taught assigned class material in accordance with learning objectives that are developed by the department. • Communicated with students outside of class to provide supplementary instruction, when necessary. • Participated in faculty meetings involving departmental updates. • Surveyed students in order to obtain information about their wants and needs in certain courses. Show less
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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Assistant to the Field Training Director
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2015
• Surveyed, located, and arranged usage of local training sites which meet established criteria • Resolved or assisted in resolving conflicts, quality control, and process issues • Created on-going relationships with Site Coordinators where trainings and conference are hosted • Maintained records of tasks and assignment as required by the Regional Training Manager (RTM) • Completed and submit all required paperwork to RTM to time and works records and weekly itineraries • Assisted in developing training schedules for caregiver classes • Promoted awareness of the importance of continuing education through the Foster Care Program • Created, Directed, and Oversaw special events such as training classes and conferences • Served as a liaison between Foster/Adoptive Parents, Certified Trainers, Licensing Workers and Directors within DCFS and Private Agencies (POS) • Recruited to gain prospective foster and adoptive parents for DCFS • Trained DCFS Curriculum to DCFS/POS Participants and Staff Show less
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Education
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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2010 - 2019
University of Phoenix
Doctoral, Organizational Leadership in relation to Management -
2007 - 2009
University of Phoenix
Master's, Management -
2004 - 2006
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachlor's, History -
University of Phoenix
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