Brandon Harley
Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Audubon Area Community Services- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Social Worker
Kentucky Board of Social WorkMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP)
Community Action Partnership
Experience
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Audubon Area Community Services
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Deputy Chief Executive Officer
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Jul 2018 - Present
Provides leadership and oversees the daily operations of the largest non-profit, Community Action Agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. In this role, I work to impact and change the life path of individuals struggling in poverty through offerings in the realm of Early Childhood Services, including Head Start and Early Head Start; Housing Services, with over 300 subsidized housing units for eligible low-income residents; Transporation Services for medically frail and at need populations;… Show more Provides leadership and oversees the daily operations of the largest non-profit, Community Action Agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. In this role, I work to impact and change the life path of individuals struggling in poverty through offerings in the realm of Early Childhood Services, including Head Start and Early Head Start; Housing Services, with over 300 subsidized housing units for eligible low-income residents; Transporation Services for medically frail and at need populations; Employment Services to assist constituents in gaining job skills to improve employment opportunities and self-sufficiency; and an array of Social Support Services, geared to impact young families in the child welfare system, senior citizens, men in recovery, and direct safety-net provisions including utility and food assistance to meet daily living needs. Most recently, we developed targeted health care services for the homeless and transient population of the area by incorporating the Audubon Area Community Care Clinic, Inc., an HRSA funded 330 Federally Qualified Public Health Center, located in Owensboro, Kentucky. Oversee and administer project planning and coordination with the CEO and the Audubon Area Community Services Board of Directors, agency-wide projects, activities, and processes to support strategic services to empower the low-income. I develop key collaborations within the service area among a network of partners and stakeholders to enhance the community. I work to support over 600 employees of Audubon Area Community Services through committed and responsive servant leadership in order to enhance our vision of Helping People, Changing Lives, and Strengthening Communities.
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Chief Operating Officer
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Jun 2015 - Jul 2018
As the Chief Operations Officer, I strive to provide leadership to and directly supervised the activites of the directors of housing, transportation, early childcare, social support services, and employment programs. I work to develop and implement a system of priorities among projects, activities, and processes to support strategic directions in servicing low-income people within our communities. Seek out, identify and work toward eliminating the causes of poverty within the community… Show more As the Chief Operations Officer, I strive to provide leadership to and directly supervised the activites of the directors of housing, transportation, early childcare, social support services, and employment programs. I work to develop and implement a system of priorities among projects, activities, and processes to support strategic directions in servicing low-income people within our communities. Seek out, identify and work toward eliminating the causes of poverty within the community. Maintains key collaboration with all agency programs to ensure maximum feasible participation of clients. The Chief Operations Officer is responsible for developing, directing and coordinating the activities of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) as the Community Services Department Director. Possesses the expertise to establish priorities, develop and manage budgets, and accept and complete future commitments. In addition, I work to oversee the Audubon Area Community Care Clinic, Inc., an HRSA funded 330 health center established in 2017 to provide primary health care services to the homeless and precariously housed in the Green River area.
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Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
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United States
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Government Administration
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500 - 600 Employee
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Service Region Administrator Associate
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Jan 2008 - May 2015
Responsible for assisting the Service Region Administrator in implementation, administration and establishment of quality program initiatives for protection and permanency, child welfare, and juvenile justice programming in a 17 county region in Western and South Central Kentucky. Monitored programs and administrative activities through staff meetings, reports and visits to local county offices and assisted in the development of staffing plans, recruitment plans and training… Show more Responsible for assisting the Service Region Administrator in implementation, administration and establishment of quality program initiatives for protection and permanency, child welfare, and juvenile justice programming in a 17 county region in Western and South Central Kentucky. Monitored programs and administrative activities through staff meetings, reports and visits to local county offices and assisted in the development of staffing plans, recruitment plans and training plans for staff in the service region. Supervised over 15 local office supervisors/managers in county protection and permanency offices throughout the service region. Worked to develop impactful initiatives like the Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Team (START) in Owensboro Kentucky, and Project MATCH geared to the recruitment of foster homes through strategic planning efforts. Developed and maintained ongoing communication and public relations within the service region with partners in the judiciary, law enforcement, community care partners and other involved stakeholders. Interpreted and enforced applicable Federal and state laws and regulations to ensure appropriate service delivery to consumers.
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Family Services Office Supervisor
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May 2007 - Dec 2007
Planned, assigned, supervised and evaluated the work of up to six child protective service workers providing family-based services in a community setting. Provided guidance, counseling and consultation on complex and difficult cases in terms of safety, permanency and wellbeing standards established by Federal and state best practice standards. Monitored daily office operations and expenditures in alignment with budgetary expectations. Interviewed prospective employees, developed staff… Show more Planned, assigned, supervised and evaluated the work of up to six child protective service workers providing family-based services in a community setting. Provided guidance, counseling and consultation on complex and difficult cases in terms of safety, permanency and wellbeing standards established by Federal and state best practice standards. Monitored daily office operations and expenditures in alignment with budgetary expectations. Interviewed prospective employees, developed staff development plans for child protective services staff, evaluated work tasks and recommended appropriate corrective action planning, disciplinary actions and or promotional recommendations as required. Developed and maintained working relationship with local, state and federal officials and community partners to coordinate initiatives to meet the needs of clients and families. Served on various boards and committees including the Ohio Valley CASA Board of Directors, the Department of Juvenile Justice Owensboro Day Treatment Advisory Council and the Green River TRIAD Elder Abuse Council in advisory roles.
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Education
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2002 - 2005
University of Louisville
MSSW, Social Work -
1996 - 2000
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology; Sociology
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