Experience

Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Jun 2022 - Present

• • May 2015 - Jun 2022



Florence Crittenton

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Program Supervisor

  • Jan 2014 - May 2015

  Manage a residential group home unit and coordinate the interaction between adolescent girls and other treatment staff to ensure that consistent therapeutic interaction, guidance, support and role modeling is provided. Ensure consistent implementation of program procedures. Promote a work environment conducive to effective communication, collaboration, team building and professionalism. Provide supervision to cottage staff, develop staff schedules and provide performance evaluations. Manage a residential group home unit and coordinate the interaction between adolescent girls and other treatment staff to ensure that consistent therapeutic interaction, guidance, support and role modeling is provided. Ensure consistent implementation of program procedures. Promote a work environment conducive to effective communication, collaboration, team building and professionalism. Provide supervision to cottage staff, develop staff schedules and provide performance evaluations.



ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Program Manager

  • Mar 2010 - Nov 2013

  Provided leadership and strategic planning in areas of program management and development to meet target population needs, researched and developed the implementation of program logic models for ICAN programming, monitored out of school time curricula and activities to ensure alignment with ICAN's mission and grant requirements, reviewed data to ensure progress was being accomplished towards specific program objectives, managed and developed department staff. Additional positions held: •Behavioral and Quality Assurance Manager: Serve as a member of mid-management, review documentation, administer evaluation instruments and tools, track and monitor progress and program delivery in relation to grant requirements, accreditation standards, and best practices, collect data and complete designated reports for funding sources, monitor Child and Adult Care Food Program participation, respond to extraordinary youth behavioral issues through coaching and discussion, support youth during times of high anxiety or anger, maintain parent contact through written and verbal interactions for behavior needs, illness, or injury, run daily brief and debriefing meetings with program staff. •Team Lead After School Prevention Specialist: Facilitate out of school time programming for at risk youth, create daily lesson plans for programs, focusing on the areas of Community Service and Leadership, teach and document evidence-based programming in after school settings, and assist the team in creating a productive learning environment. Also collaborate with coworkers from other departments to run special events, plan and implement lunch menus, and complete a variety of administrative tasks. Show less



The Tungland Corporation

• Group Home Manager

  • Sep 2009 - Mar 2010

  Managed a home of 3 ladies with physical and developmental disabilities, assisted them with their daily living needs, kept track of house and individual finances, took the consumers to their day programs and various doctor appointments, planned daily activities and meals, maintained the household in general, ensured confidential files and ISP's were in place, and supervised the Group Home Staff. Managed a home of 3 ladies with physical and developmental disabilities, assisted them with their daily living needs, kept track of house and individual finances, took the consumers to their day programs and various doctor appointments, planned daily activities and meals, maintained the household in general, ensured confidential files and ISP's were in place, and supervised the Group Home Staff.



Eau Claire Academy

• Unit Manager

  • May 2007 - Sep 2009

  Managed a unit of up to 13 male adolescents with behavioral and mental health diagnoses, ensured their safety, assisted them in their daily tasks, taught them coping skills, and prepared them for daily life back in their community. Also led group treatment and discussions, held residents accountable for choices and actions, engaged in one-on-one communication and problem solving, modeled appropriate social skills and behaviors, and facilitated activities in the community, stressing acceptable behavior. Completed quarterly living reports of each resident, attended team meetings about youth progress, collaborated with clinical staff, planned daily unit activities, ran building wide clubs, socials and activities, and supervised the direct care staff on the unit. Show less