Experience

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  Kansas Children's Service League

  • Parent Engagement Supervisor

    • Apr 2023 - Present

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  National Family Support Network

  • Remote

  • Trainer

    • Feb 2021 - Present
    • Remote

    The Trainer for the National Family Support Network is responsible for providing face-to-face and online/virtual trainings in a variety of strengthening family topics. Receives an average of 85-95% "good or excellent" reviews from trainings.

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  Kansas Children's Service League

  • Training Specialist

    • Feb 2021 - Apr 2021

    The Training Specialist is responsible for providing face to face and online/ virtual trainings in a variety of child abuse prevention, strengthening families, and early childhood topics, and coordinating special projects of the Prevent Child Abuse Kansas department.• Coordinate statewide trainings on: Child Abuse and Neglect/ Mandated Reporter; Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) / Safe, Stable and Nurturing Relationships; Period of PURPLE Crying/ Abusive Head Trauma, and Connections Matter.o Assist Training Manager with train-the-trainer sessionso Submit and maintain KDHE approval for trainerso Maintain ongoing regular contact with trainerso Track training materials and number of individuals trainedo Complete reports and other required documents for funderso Provide trainings both face-to-face and virtually for statewide audiences• Coordinate the Darkness to Light Sexual Abuse Prevention Training Programo Assist Training Manager with train-the-trainer sessionso Work with community partners to become certified D2L trainerso Submit and maintain KDHE approval for trainerso Maintain ongoing regular contact with trainerso Track training materials and number of individuals trainedo Complete reports and other required documents for funders• Coordinate professional trainingso Work with marketing to develop flyers and update KCSL webpage with registration informationo Distribute flyers through email and on social mediao Coordinate participant registrationo Manage certificate system for completed participantsPeriod of PURPLE Crying • Collaborate with birthing hospitals and community partners around the state• Engage hospitals in the program by offering ongoing training, support and communication• Provide implementation training and staff training for hospital partners• Provide training on utilizing the PURPLE program for Dose 2 partners• Engage community support agencies/ programs with the Period of PURPLE Crying

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  Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System

  • Tennessee

  • Juvenile Justice Reform Area Coordinator

    • Feb 2019 - Feb 2021
    • Tennessee

    • Develops community outreach plans and implements initiatives in communities to ensure juveniles have access to services as outlined in the grant.• Develops relationships with juvenile courts, various organizations and service providers.• Assists with identifying eligible families in need of services.• Assists in completing assessments and initial intakes for referrals and assign to appropriate services within the program.• Development of strong relationships with juvenile judges, juvenile services, school administrators and staff.• Strong knowledge of program eligibility requirements, documentation requirements, and to complete necessary paperwork within required timeframes.• Works with local/ regional coalitions and groups that support juvenile services, and the development of those groups in local communities.• Assists staff in locating and accessing services on behalf of enrolled families and maintain up-to-date resources.• Routine travel to covered areasDuties and Responsibilities of the Wraparound Care Coordinator:• Uses the Wraparound model to provide in-home services to help youth figure out unmet needs and subsequently help change behaviors.• Uses FFS and CRPS services as well as helps with goal setting and life skills.• Uses two types of assessments, the Tennessee CANs 2.0 and the DL Youth Living Assessment. • Assists in developing the crisis plan for the youth.• Ability to use strengths strategically to engage family participation in Wraparound.• Ability to distinguish between basic needs that must be met to engage family vs. underlying needs that are enduring and represent barriers to the family attaining their defined better future.• Ability to support families as capable decision makers.• Ability to assess a situation and reach agreement with families about immediate responses.• Ability to tailor response to family preferences appropriate to their situation and the process.

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  National Alliance for Children's Trust Funds

  • Parent Leadership Council

    • Oct 2014 - Oct 2019

    The Alliance is a dynamic, evolving non-profit organization that has been at the forefront of the movement to prevent child abuse and neglect since it was incorporated in 1989. As the national membership organization for state children's trust and prevention funds (CTFs), our mission is to:➢ Ensure all states have a strong and effective children’s trust or prevention fund capable of leading and investing in strategies, policies and best practices that prevent child abuse and neglect, including child sexual abuse, before it occurs. ➢ Initiate and engage in national efforts that help state children’s trust and prevention funds in strengthening families to prevent child abuse and neglect.➢ Promote and support a system of services, laws, practices and attitudes that supports families by enabling them to provide their children with safe, healthy and nurturing childhoods.

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  Birth Parent National Network (BPNN)

  • Committee Member

    • Aug 2013 - Oct 2019

    Parent Council Activities: • Identify various types of leadership roles that parents can take on within the BPNN beyond telling their stories• Provide input and recommendations on policy trainings for parents to educate policymakers and other key leaders about child welfare system reform (i.e., training content, style of training, assessing the usefulness of the training, etc.)• Assist parents in the BPNN network to stay connected and feel comfortable in actively participating in activities (i.e. periodically reaching out to parents in the BPNN and getting them connected to other parents or trainings or conferences, etc.)• Recommend items to be included in the agenda for the BPNN teleconferences • Promote submission of articles for RISE Magazine and any other appropriate publications that that address particular policy issues • Participate in telephone screenings and orientations of new BPNN parent applicants, if interested and time allows Parent Council Membership and Requirements for Participation• The parent council would include 6 to 8 parents and a small number of BPNN member organizations that would provide support and information to the council. The Alliance will provide administrative support including convening the meetings, writing meeting notes, and ensuring ongoing communication avenues for all members. Casey Family Programs staff may join in as needed to contribute to and learn from the discussions on the council. Other BPNN organizational representatives may also be involved in providing information, feedback and support. • The council members would be expected to volunteer one-hour every other month to participate in parent council calls and also participate in BPNN calls every other month. • There may be other volunteer opportunities that will be offered but not required.• Members would serve on the parent council for one year and then rotate off in order to provide the opportunity for other parents to serve

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  Alpha Home Health and Hospice Utah

  • Orem, Utah

  • Volunteer Coordinator

    • Nov 2018 - Feb 2019
    • Orem, Utah

    The Hospice Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing all volunteer program activities in the organization.Essential Job FunctionsEstablishes a need for volunteer services with the patient and family/caregiver and entire hospice team.Recruits, educates, and selects volunteers to provide volunteer support to patients and family/caregivers in accordance with the plan of care.Documents volunteer activity/clinical notes and submit this documentation for the patient's clinical records.Tracks the use of volunteers, the cost savings achieved, and that the hours of volunteer services will exceed 5% of the total patient care hours of paid and contracted hospice personnel.Documents ongoing efforts to recruit, train, and retain volunteers of all ages and ethnic backgrounds.College degree, advanced degree in human services preferred.Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a health care setting. Hospice and/or volunteer experience preferred.Ability to supervise, coordinate, and evaluate volunteer services.Understands hospice philosophy.Ability to organize and develop volunteer hospice personnel for both patient and organizational needs.Ability to manage a group of individuals providing volunteer time and who will be considered employees.

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  Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee

  • Parent Leadership/ Volunteer Coordinator

    • Apr 2013 - Jun 2018

    I am the Parent Leadership Coordinator for Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee. The Parent Leadership Coordinator is responsible for developing and managing PCAT parent leadership opportunities and performing related work of the agency as required. The PLT is composed of parents and practitioners representing prevention programs funded by the Community Based Child Abuse Prevention Grant (CBCAP) in each of the 12 Department of Children’s Services regions.Duties and Responsibilities:Development of PCAT Parent Leadership in the state of TennesseeIn partnership staff, develop and present workshops or trainingsHelp design a newsletter and website for parentsTalk to other agencies about how they can involve parentsMake sure written materials are parent friendlyParticipate in quarterly council meetingsMaintain contact with parents on the Parent Leadership TeamParticipate in agency eventsRepresents the agency at community, civic, or other public functions and presents workshops on issues related to child abuse prevention and agency programsAssist in coordination and delivery of community cafesPrepare conference proposalsAttend and present at conferences

  • Parent Leadership-Volunteer and Contract

    • Apr 2009 - Jun 2018

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  DCS Community Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP)

  • Advisory Board Member

    • Aug 2013 - May 2018

    • Participate on Council Projects (up to 2 additional hours per month)• Community Networking (state and local work) • Relationship Building and Mentoring other parent leaders to do national work• Develop and/or sustain a relationship with your state Trust Fund Director• Work on special projects as requested by the Alliance (e.g., represent the Alliance)

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  In-Home Child Care Provider

  • In-Home Child Care Provider

    • Feb 2006 - Feb 2009

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  Forest Hills Day School

  • Early Child Care Teacher

    • Jun 2005 - Dec 2007