Experience

Catholic Charities West Michigan

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director-Transitional Foster Care

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Responsible for operational oversight of Transitional Foster Care program, serving Unaccompanied Children who are seeking unification with sponsors in the United States. Oversee budget, staffing recruitment and retention, foster home recruitment and maintenance, contractual compliance, and service delivery. 12+ years of Child Welfare experience, including supervisory and program management experience.

• Child Welfare Program Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Dec 2022

  • Manager of two Licensing teams (2 Supervisors, 8 Licensing Specialists)• Oversee fiscal year goals set through the Adoption Foster Parent Recruitment Retention (AFPRR) Plan• Developed, implemented, and currently supervise Family Engagement Coordinator position• Developed and implemented the unique role of Intake and Placement Coordinator• Collaborate regularly with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Division of Child Welfare Licensing (DCWL), and West Michigan Partnership for Children (WMPC)• Involvement with budget development for Child Welfare Program• Actively involved in performance evaluations for staff, staff development, and goal setting for supervisors and front-line staff• Liaison for Catholic Charities West Michigan Strategic Plan Group with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion• Successful and proven outcomes in annual DCWL licensing audits Show less

• Licensing Supervisor

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2018

  • Supervised five staff, who carry out duties related to relative assessment, initial foster home licensure, maintenance of foster home licenses, and recruitment/retention activities• Provided on-call support, after hours support and placement assistance to staff• Responsible for recruitment, hiring, and on-boarding of new staff• Responsible for recruitment, training, and development of foster family homes• Worked cooperatively with the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Welfare Licensing, the court, and community providers• Tracked data and statistics and interprets that data in reporting processes Show less

• Foster Care Supervisor

  • Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Supervised a staff of five foster care specialists• Provided direct supervision to direct staff weekly• Reviewed reports for grammar as well as content in compliance with MDHHS and DCWL rules and policies• Attended court hearings and testified in court as needed• Facilitated team meetings as needed to deliver essential information to staff• Coordinated services and advocated for services for families with MDHHS and the court• Compiled data to report on contractual requirements quarterly Show less

• Licensing and Placement Specialist - Team Leader

  • Dec 2010 - Oct 2013

• Foster Care Case Manager

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2010