Experience

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  • Senior Partnership And Recruitment Manager
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  JARC Baltimore

  • Baltimore, Maryland

  • Director

    • May 2022 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland
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  Harford County Government

  • United States
  • Government Administration
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Reentry and Mediation Cordinator

    • Feb 2016 - Present

    • Monitor, support, motivate and evaluate volunteers. • Offer professional development opportunities for volunteers • Maintain and develop policies and procedures for the volunteer program• Celebrate volunteering; organize volunteer appreciation events• Promote volunteering through recruitment and (free) publicity strategies and campaigns• Interview, orient and train new applicants for our volunteer pool(Orientation includes the following areas: administration, community outreach, casework, mediationSchedule training (at least once a year – more often as needed)• Work with CMM to organize delivery of training, and update manual• Keep and update statistics related to the Volunteer Program • Work with other staff to coordinate the organization's special • Teach Conflict Resolution Classes in the Detention Center.• Conduct reentry intakes with inmates and general public.• Coordinate and set up mediations. Follow mediation cases from initial intake calls to conclusion to include coordination of location, times, dates, stats and closing cases.• Collect data as needed for mediations, Madtrac, MACRO, HCCMP and CMM.• Input data into Madtrac and any other reports as needed.• Monitor and coordinate site, partnership and outreach follow-up for continued mediation referrals.• Outreach to develop new services and opportunities to help citizens return to the community successfully• Manages cases including, but not limited to-scheduling and confirming mediationSessions• Acts as mediator (either solo or co) when needed.• To liaise with project partners to establish and strengthen effective partnerships • To plan and deliver community and neighborhood Information Sessions in order to increase awareness of the program (referrals and potential volunteers) • Provide monthly and quarterly statistics to ensure targets are being met. • Assist in the delivery of training to partners and other relevant agencies.

  • Reentry & Mediation Specialist

    • Feb 2016 - May 2018

    Managed the Mediation Commission who Adopt rules and procedures for the administration of the mediation services.Establish and maintain a voluntary mediation service for the citizens of Harford County.Meet with the Mediation Coordinator and others as may be necessary.Promote the mediation process and the participation of organizations and individuals in the county in the mediation process.Report annually to the County Executive and the County Council as to the utilization and effectiveness of the mediation program.Work with Stakeholders and Partners to help inmates successfully transition into the Community.Teach Conflict Resolution Classes in the Detention Center.Conduct reentry intakes with inmates and general public.Coordinate and set up mediations, as needed. Follow mediation cases from initial intake calls to conclusion to include coordination of location, times, dates, stats and closing cases.Collect data as needed for mediations, MADTrac, MACRO, HCCMP and CMM.Input data into MadTrac and any other reports as needed.Monitor and coordinate site, partnership and outreach follow-up for continued mediation referrals.Outreach to develop new services and opportunities to help citizens return to the community successfullyMaintain compliance with all facility and MHM policies, federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines including HIPAA.Assess the offenders post release needs and the services necessary to meet those needs. Act as a liaison between Correctional healthcare providers and community agencies and healthcare providers.Contact family and identify other community support systems.Participate in Harford County MD and Harford County Detention Center Trainings. QI program and attend safety trainings.Travel to multiple institutions and to/from community agenciesTaught Conflict Resoultion to inmates at Harford County Detenion Center Taught Collaborative Problem Solving to Sheriff Deputies and Correctional OffiicerOrganized Reentry Expo

  • Reentry and Mediation Coordinator

    • Feb 2016 - Apr 2018

    Developed a Conflict Resolution Curriculum that is used in the Detention Center in both Harford and Cecil CountyEvaluate mediator performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs. Develop the Harford County Stakeholder's group to help inmates successfully transitionPlan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.Conduct orientation sessions and arrange training for new volunteers.Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.Train instructors and supervisors in techniques and skills for training and dealing with employees. Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.Coordinate established courses with technical and professional courses provided by community schools and designate training procedures.Monitor and record clients' progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met. Managed the Mediation Commission in compliance with Harford County Code.Confer with clients to discuss their options and goals so that rehabilitation programs and plans for accessing needed services can be developed.Prepare and maintain records and case files, including documentation such as clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided, narratives of client contacts, and relevant correspondence. Arrange for physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing clients' needs and developing rehabilitation plans.Analyze information from interviews, educational and medical records, consultation with other professionals,

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  Community Mediation

  • 3333 Greenmount Ave

  • Transtion Mediation Specialist

    • Aug 2013 - Sep 2015
    • 3333 Greenmount Ave

    Conduct inmate presentations an IntakesFollow checklist for data collection and recidivism analysisCollaborate with correctional case managers Communicate with outside participants informing the rules of the facilityInstructed an alternative dispute training in local correctional facilities.Culti...

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  Gateway 180

  • 1000 N 19th. St Saint Louis Missouri 63106

  • Sheltor Manager

    • Jan 2007 - May 2011
    • 1000 N 19th. St Saint Louis Missouri 63106

    Conduct face to face check-ins with clients Supervise meal preparation and clean-up.Assign and monitor completion of daily chores with program residents.Ensure adequate supervision of children by parents and provide any needed follow up asrequested by Children’s Services Counselor.Document notabl...

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  Citibank

  • 1000 Technology Dr O'Fallon MO

  • Inventory Control Specialist

    • Jan 2004 - Oct 2005
    • 1000 Technology Dr O'Fallon MO

    Managing inventory control specialists and other personnel by setting schedules, monitoring performance and conducting reviewsHiring, training and managing staffIdentifying causes of issues and implementing process improvementsKeeping abreast of changes in inventory control best practices in orde...

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  Saint Louis Public Schools

  • 2156 Russell

  • Mentor/ Tutor

    • Sep 2001 - May 2003
    • 2156 Russell

    • actively involved in enhancing/supporting the teaching experience of careerteachers.• through the leadership team, mentor teachers participate in analyzing student data and creatingthe academic achievement plans• they lead cluster meetings with oversight and support from the master teacher• pro...